Cal. Codes » Code of Civil Procedure / PART 2. OF CIVIL ACTIONS / TITLE 5. JURISDICTION AND SERVICE OF PROCESS / CHAPTER 4. Service of Summons / ARTICLE 3. Manner of Service of Summons
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Cal. Code of Civil Procedure § 415.40 (2026)

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A summons may be served on a person outside this state in any manner provided by this article or by sending a copy of the summons and of the complaint to the person to be served by first-class mail, postage prepaid, requiring a return receipt. Service of a summons by this form of mail is deemed complete on the 10th day after such mailing.