In the legal landscape of small claims within California, navigating the procedural requirements for service of process is critical for ensuring that all parties receive fair notice of pending action against them. The SC-104A form plays a pivotal role in this process, particularly when substituted service is used as a method to serve legal documents. This specific form, known as the "Attachment to Proof of Service (Small Claims)" or more formally, the "Proof of Mailing After Substituted Service," is required when the individual completing the mailing of documents is not the same person who performed the substituted service. It serves as an affidavit, where the declarant confirms they are over 18 years old, not a party to the case, and either lives or works in the county where the mailing took place. Essential for fulfilling the substituted service process under Code of Civil Procedure section 415.20, this form requires detailed information about the mailing, including a declaration that the documents were mailed following specific legal procedures, such as using first-class postage and following ordinary business practices for mail collection and processing. By properly completing and attaching form SC-104A to the Proof of Service form (SC-104), individuals ensure that substituted service is legally recognized, safeguarding the procedural integrity of small claims proceedings in California.
| Question | Answer |
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| Form Name | Form Sc 104A |
| Form Length | 1 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 15 sec |
| Other names | sc104a sacramento superior court sc 104 form |
PLAINTIFF:
DEFENDANT:
CASE NUMBER:
ATTACHMENT TO FORM
(This form must be (1) filled out, (2) signed by the person who mailed the documents, and (3) attached to form
1.I am over the age of 18 and not a party to this case. I am a resident of or employed in the county where the mailing took place.
2.My residence or business address is (specify):
3.I served the documents listed in item 2 of the attached Proof of Service (Small Claims), form
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depositing the sealed envelope with the United States Postal Service on the date and at the place shown in item 4 |
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with first class postage fully |
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placing the envelope for collection and mailing on the date and at the place shown in item 4 following our |
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ordinary business practices. I am readily familiar with this business's practice for collecting and processing |
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correspondence for mailing. On the same day that correspondence is placed for collection and mailing, it is |
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deposited in the ordinary course of business with the United States Postal Service in a sealed envelope with first |
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class postage fully prepaid. |
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I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.
Date:
(TYPE OR PRINT NAME)(SIGNATURE OF DECLARANT)
NAME AND ADDRESS OF EACH PERSON TO WHOM DOCUMENTS WERE MAILED
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List of names and addresses continued on separate attachment or Attachment to Judicial Council Form (form
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Form Approved for Optional Use |
ATTACHMENT TO FORM |
Code of Civil Procedure |
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Judicial Council of California |
§§ 116.340, 415.20 |
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AFTER SUBSTITUTED SERVICE (Small Claims) |
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www.courtinfo.ca.gov |