Richmond, CA · Contra Costa County
Proof of Service
This form records how and when a person served a document and is completed by the person who performed the service.
What this form is
The Proof of Service records the date and method used to deliver a copy of a document, including in-person delivery, postal mail, or email. It asks for the server’s county and age eligibility, the document served, recipient details, and the server’s signature, printed name, and date. The form does not state when the city requires it or where to submit it.
Who needs it
A person who served a document and needs to record the date, delivery method, recipient, and details of that service may use this form.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; it includes a declaration under penalty of perjury, and the signer signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Proof of Service PDF.
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Complete The Form
Enter the county, service date, document served, delivery method, recipient details, and server information.
- 3
Review And Sign
Review the declaration, then sign and date the form. No attachments are identified on the form.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Proof of Service form record?
- It records the date a document was served, the delivery method, the recipient’s name, and information about the person who served it.
- Do I need a notary for the Proof of Service?
- No. The signer signs and dates the form, which includes a declaration under penalty of perjury; no notary block is provided.
- How do I submit the Proof of Service?
- The form does not provide submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Proof of Service doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Richmond form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.