Code Civ. Proc., § 415.95 · Article 3. Manner of Service of Summons
Code Civ. Proc., § 415.95
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) A summons may be served on a business organization, form unknown, by leaving a copy of the summons and complaint during usual office hours with the person who is apparently in charge of the office of that business organization, and by thereafter mailing a copy of the summons and complaint by first-class mail, postage prepaid, to the person to be served at the place where a copy of the summons and complaint was left. Service of a summons in this manner is deemed complete on the 10th day after the mailing.
(b) Service of a summons pursuant to this section is not valid for a corporation with a registered agent for service of process listed with the Secretary of State.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 128, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2004.
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