Code Civ. Proc., § 415.40 · Article 3. Manner of Service of Summons
Code Civ. Proc., § 415.40
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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
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.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 249, Sec. 1.
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- https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=415.40.
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Cited by 12 provisions
Provisions in this library whose text cites Code Civ. Proc., § 415.40. Each shows the citation as that text prints it.
Code of Civil Procedure
Family Code
Health and Safety Code
Probate Code
California Rules of Court
- Cal. Rules of Court, rule 5.68Manner of service of summons and petition; response; jurisdictionPrinted as Code Civ. Proc., § 415.40
- Cal. Rules of Court, rule 5.72Court order for service by publication or posting when respondent's address is unknownPrinted as Code of Civil Procedure sections 415.10 through 415.40
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