Serving Summons In California

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In California, an in pro per plaintiff can serve a summons to an LLCs registered agent, but cannot serve it themselves. The server must be over 18 and not a party to the case. To serve, fill out Form SUM-100, identify the registered agent, serve the documents, and file Form POS-010 with the court.

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To serve a summons to the registered agent of an LLC in California, follow these steps:
- Fill out the appropriate summons form (Form SUM-*).
- Identify the LLC's registered agent from the California Secretary of State's website.
- Serve the summons and complaint to the registered agent in-person or by a process server.
- Complete a proof of service (Form POS-*) and file it with the court.
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does the person serving notice of summons and complaint have to be not a party to the action?
In California, the person serving the summons and complaint must not be a party to the action and must be at least 18 years old. This ensures that the service is impartial.
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what if the person serving notice of summons and complaint is the In Pro Per plaintiff?
In California, an In Pro Per plaintiff (self-represented plaintiff) cannot serve the summons and complaint themselves. The server must be at least 18 years old and not a party to the case to ensure impartiality.
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