California Process Server Directory
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Alameda County
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10 courthouses listed
Alpine County
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Amador County
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Butte County
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2 courthouses listed
Calaveras County
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Colusa County
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Contra Costa County
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7 courthouses listed
Del Norte County
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El Dorado County
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4 courthouses listed
Fresno County
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7 courthouses listed
Glenn County
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Humboldt County
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1 courthouse listed
Imperial County
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4 courthouses listed
Inyo County
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Kern County
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11 courthouses listed
Kings County
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1 courthouse listed
Lake County
1 server
Lassen County
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Los Angeles County
1 server
36 courthouses listed
Madera County
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1 courthouse listed
Marin County
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2 courthouses listed
Mariposa County
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Mendocino County
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2 courthouses listed
Merced County
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5 courthouses listed
Modoc County
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Mono County
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Monterey County
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5 courthouses listed
Napa County
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3 courthouses listed
Nevada County
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Orange County
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9 courthouses listed
Placer County
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6 courthouses listed
Plumas County
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Riverside County
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13 courthouses listed
Sacramento County
1 server
7 courthouses listed
San Benito County
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San Bernardino County
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18 courthouses listed
San Diego County
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7 courthouses listed
San Francisco County
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4 courthouses listed
San Joaquin County
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4 courthouses listed
San Luis Obispo County
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6 courthouses listed
San Mateo County
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4 courthouses listed
Santa Barbara County
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9 courthouses listed
Santa Clara County
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8 courthouses listed
Santa Cruz County
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2 courthouses listed
Shasta County
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1 courthouse listed
Sierra County
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Siskiyou County
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Solano County
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4 courthouses listed
Sonoma County
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4 courthouses listed
Stanislaus County
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5 courthouses listed
Sutter County
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Tehama County
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Trinity County
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Tulare County
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5 courthouses listed
Tuolumne County
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Ventura County
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3 courthouses listed
Yolo County
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1 courthouse listed
Yuba County
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About Process Serving in California
California requires registration with the county clerk for any person serving more than 10 processes per year for compensation under Business & Professions Code §22350. Registration requires a $2,000 surety bond, fingerprinting, a background check with no felony convictions, and one year of California residency. Registered process servers must renew every two years.
- License Required: California requires registration with the county clerk for any person serving more than 10 processes per year for compensation under Business & Professions Code §22350.
- Age Requirement: 18 years or older
- Governing Statutes: Business & Professions Code §§22350–22360 (registration); Code of Civil Procedure §§415.10, 415.20, 415.30, 415.50 (service methods); CCP §583.210 (deadline)
- Service Deadline: 60 days after filing the complaint (CCP §583.210; CRC 3.110(b))
- Allowed Service Types: Personal service (CCP §415.10), substitute service (CCP §415.20), mail with acknowledgment (CCP §415.30), service by publication (CCP §415.50)
- Average Cost Range: $50–$150 for routine service
- Special Requirements: $2,000 surety bond (BPC §22353); fingerprints and background check, no felony conviction (BPC §22351, §22351.5); California resident for 1 year (BPC §22351); registration valid 2 years
California Association of Legal Support Professionals (CALSPro)
Mighty Process Server proudly supports local process server associations like the California Association of Legal Support Professionals (CALSPro). Local associations keep our industry alive — fighting adverse legislation, educating new process servers, and upholding the standards of integrity that every served citizen deserves. Every verified member on our directory strives to meet these same standards.
Learn more at calspro.org
How to Find a Process Server in California
Finding a reliable process server in California is straightforward with the Mighty Process Server directory. Browse our verified directory of professional process servers, filtered by county and city. Each server on our platform has been vetted through our verification process.
You can also request a bid from multiple servers to compare rates and availability. Simply select a server, view their profile, and submit a bid request — you'll receive responses from qualified servers in your area.
Whether you need service in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, or anywhere across California, our directory connects you with experienced process servers who know the local courts and procedures.
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Process servers in Alameda County serve communities across Alameda County, California.
Process servers in Alpine County serve communities across Alpine County, California.
Process servers in Amador County serve communities across Amador County, California.
Process servers in Butte County serve communities across Butte County, California.
Process servers in Calaveras County serve communities across Calaveras County, California.
Process servers in Colusa County serve communities across Colusa County, California.
Process servers in Contra Costa County serve communities across Contra Costa County, California.
Process servers in Del Norte County serve communities across Del Norte County, California.
Process servers in El Dorado County serve communities across El Dorado County, California.
Process servers in Fresno County serve communities across Fresno County, California.
Process servers in Glenn County serve communities across Glenn County, California.
Process servers in Humboldt County serve communities across Humboldt County, California.
Process servers in Imperial County serve communities across Imperial County, California.
Process servers in Inyo County serve communities across Inyo County, California.
Process servers in Kern County serve communities across Kern County, California.
Process servers in Kings County serve communities across Kings County, California.
Process servers in Lake County serve communities across Lake County, California.
Process servers in Lassen County serve communities across Lassen County, California.
Process servers in Los Angeles County serve communities across Los Angeles County, California.
Process servers in Madera County serve communities across Madera County, California.
Process servers in Marin County serve communities across Marin County, California.
Process servers in Mariposa County serve communities across Mariposa County, California.
Process servers in Mendocino County serve communities across Mendocino County, California.
Process servers in Merced County serve communities across Merced County, California.
Process servers in Modoc County serve communities across Modoc County, California.
Process servers in Mono County serve communities across Mono County, California.
Process servers in Monterey County serve communities across Monterey County, California.
Process servers in Napa County serve communities across Napa County, California.
Process servers in Nevada County serve communities across Nevada County, California.
Process servers in Orange County serve communities across Orange County, California.
Process servers in Placer County serve communities across Placer County, California.
Process servers in Plumas County serve communities across Plumas County, California.
Process servers in Riverside County serve communities across Riverside County, California.
Process servers in Sacramento County serve communities across Sacramento County, California.
Process servers in San Benito County serve communities across San Benito County, California.
Process servers in San Bernardino County serve communities across San Bernardino County, California.
Process servers in San Diego County serve communities across San Diego County, California.
Process servers in San Francisco County serve communities across San Francisco County, California.
Process servers in San Joaquin County serve communities across San Joaquin County, California.
Process servers in San Luis Obispo County serve communities across San Luis Obispo County, California.
Process servers in San Mateo County serve communities across San Mateo County, California.
Process servers in Santa Barbara County serve communities across Santa Barbara County, California.
Process servers in Santa Clara County serve communities across Santa Clara County, California.
Process servers in Santa Cruz County serve communities across Santa Cruz County, California.
Process servers in Shasta County serve communities across Shasta County, California.
Process servers in Sierra County serve communities across Sierra County, California.
Process servers in Siskiyou County serve communities across Siskiyou County, California.
Process servers in Solano County serve communities across Solano County, California.
Process servers in Sonoma County serve communities across Sonoma County, California.
Process servers in Stanislaus County serve communities across Stanislaus County, California.
Process servers in Sutter County serve communities across Sutter County, California.
Process servers in Tehama County serve communities across Tehama County, California.
Process servers in Trinity County serve communities across Trinity County, California.
Process servers in Tulare County serve communities across Tulare County, California.
Process servers in Tuolumne County serve communities across Tuolumne County, California.
Process servers in Ventura County serve communities across Ventura County, California.
Process servers in Yolo County serve communities across Yolo County, California.
Process servers in Yuba County serve communities across Yuba County, California.
Process servers in Alameda County serve communities across Alameda County, California.
Process servers in Alpine County serve communities across Alpine County, California.
Process servers in Amador County serve communities across Amador County, California.
Process servers in Butte County serve communities across Butte County, California.
Process servers in Calaveras County serve communities across Calaveras County, California.
Process servers in Colusa County serve communities across Colusa County, California.
Process servers in Contra Costa County serve communities across Contra Costa County, California.
Process servers in Del Norte County serve communities across Del Norte County, California.
Process servers in El Dorado County serve communities across El Dorado County, California.
Process servers in Fresno County serve communities across Fresno County, California.
Process servers in Glenn County serve communities across Glenn County, California.
Process servers in Humboldt County serve communities across Humboldt County, California.
Process servers in Imperial County serve communities across Imperial County, California.
Process servers in Inyo County serve communities across Inyo County, California.
Process servers in Kern County serve communities across Kern County, California.
Process servers in Kings County serve communities across Kings County, California.
Process servers in Lake County serve communities across Lake County, California.
Process servers in Lassen County serve communities across Lassen County, California.
Process servers in Los Angeles County serve communities across Los Angeles County, California.
Process servers in Madera County serve communities across Madera County, California.
Process servers in Marin County serve communities across Marin County, California.
Process servers in Mariposa County serve communities across Mariposa County, California.
Process servers in Mendocino County serve communities across Mendocino County, California.
Process servers in Merced County serve communities across Merced County, California.
Process servers in Modoc County serve communities across Modoc County, California.
Process servers in Mono County serve communities across Mono County, California.
Process servers in Monterey County serve communities across Monterey County, California.
Process servers in Napa County serve communities across Napa County, California.
Process servers in Nevada County serve communities across Nevada County, California.
Process servers in Orange County serve communities across Orange County, California.
Process servers in Placer County serve communities across Placer County, California.
Process servers in Plumas County serve communities across Plumas County, California.
Process servers in Riverside County serve communities across Riverside County, California.
Process servers in Sacramento County serve communities across Sacramento County, California.
Process servers in San Benito County serve communities across San Benito County, California.
Process servers in San Bernardino County serve communities across San Bernardino County, California.
Process servers in San Diego County serve communities across San Diego County, California.
Process servers in San Francisco County serve communities across San Francisco County, California.
Process servers in San Joaquin County serve communities across San Joaquin County, California.
Process servers in San Luis Obispo County serve communities across San Luis Obispo County, California.
Process servers in San Mateo County serve communities across San Mateo County, California.
Process servers in Santa Barbara County serve communities across Santa Barbara County, California.
Process servers in Santa Clara County serve communities across Santa Clara County, California.
Process servers in Santa Cruz County serve communities across Santa Cruz County, California.
Process servers in Shasta County serve communities across Shasta County, California.
Process servers in Sierra County serve communities across Sierra County, California.
Process servers in Siskiyou County serve communities across Siskiyou County, California.
Process servers in Solano County serve communities across Solano County, California.
Process servers in Sonoma County serve communities across Sonoma County, California.
Process servers in Stanislaus County serve communities across Stanislaus County, California.
Process servers in Sutter County serve communities across Sutter County, California.
Process servers in Tehama County serve communities across Tehama County, California.
Process servers in Trinity County serve communities across Trinity County, California.
Process servers in Tulare County serve communities across Tulare County, California.
Process servers in Tuolumne County serve communities across Tuolumne County, California.
Process servers in Ventura County serve communities across Ventura County, California.
Process servers in Yolo County serve communities across Yolo County, California.
Process servers in Yuba County serve communities across Yuba County, California.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, if you serve process for compensation more than 10 times per year. California requires registration with the county clerk under Business & Professions Code §22350. Registration requires a $2,000 surety bond, fingerprinting, a criminal background check (no felony convictions), and one year of California residency. Sheriffs, attorneys, court appointees, and licensed private investigators are exempt.
Routine process service in California typically costs between $50 and $150 per serve. Fees vary significantly by county — Los Angeles and San Francisco tend to be at the higher end, while rural counties may be lower. Rush service, multiple attempts, and skip tracing add to the cost. Request bids from verified servers on the Mighty Process Server platform.
Under CCP §583.210 and California Rules of Court 3.110(b), the summons must be served within 60 days after filing the complaint. This is one of the shortest service deadlines in the country. Failure to serve within this period can result in dismissal of the action unless the court grants an extension for good cause.
Any person 18 or older who is not a party to the action may serve process in California. However, anyone serving process for compensation more than 10 times per year must register with the county clerk under BPC §22350. Unregistered servers who exceed that threshold are operating illegally.
If personal service cannot be completed, California allows substitute service under CCP §415.20 — leaving documents at the person's home or business with a competent adult, followed by mailing. If the person cannot be located after due diligence, the court may authorize service by publication under CCP §415.50.
Use the Mighty Process Server directory to find registered process servers in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, and all California counties. Search by city or county and request bids at mightyprocessserver.com/directory.
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