Service by mail
We mail your papers by first-class mail and sign a Proof of Service by Mail (POS-030), ready to file.
Service by mail & email · Fully remote
Legal papers served right, the first time.
A2 Legal serves your court papers by mail and email, then signs the proof of service so you can file it. No office visits, and clear updates on every order.
- Flat, upfront pricing
- Same-day handling available
- Signed proof of service
100% remote
Send your documents as PDFs. No office visits and no couriers.
Fast turnaround
Mailed or e-served within 1 business day of your order.
Court-ready proof
A signed proof of service, emailed the day we serve.
Neutral third party
We're over 18 and not a party to your case, as California requires.
How it works
Served in three steps
No accounts or software to learn. Send the papers, follow along, and get your proof.
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Send your documents
Fill out the order form and email your papers as PDFs. Tell us who to serve and how: by mail, by email, or both.
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We serve them
We mail them by first-class or certified mail, or serve them by email, and let you know as soon as they're sent.
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Receive your proof
You get a signed proof of service by email, ready to file with the court.
Sample order · Service by mail
Smith v. Jones
Motion to compel · 2 recipients
Served
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Order confirmedDocuments received as PDFsMon 9:12 AM
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Mailed first-classDeposited with USPS, postage prepaidMon 2:30 PM
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Proof of service signedForm POS-030, under penalty of perjuryMon 2:45 PM
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Proof emailed to youReady to file with the court Proof-of-Service-by-Mail.pdfMon 3:00 PM
Services
Everything handled by mail and email
For law firms, businesses, and people representing themselves.
Electronic service
We email your papers to parties who accept electronic service and sign a Proof of Electronic Service (POS-050).
Summons by mail
We mail the summons with a Notice and Acknowledgment of Receipt (POS-015) and a prepaid return envelope, then track the 20-day window.
Certified mail
For defendants outside California, or whenever you need a return receipt. Tracking included, USPS fees at cost.
Court e-filing
We e-file your proof of service or other documents with Alameda, Contra Costa, and other California courts that accept e-filing.
Skip tracing
Need a current mailing address? We research it so your papers reach the right person.
Is mail or email right for your papers?
What we can serve remotely
California allows mail and electronic service for many court papers, but not all. This is a general guide, not legal advice. If you're unsure, check with the court or an attorney.
Usually works by mail or email
- Motions, notices, responses, and other papers in a case that's already underway
- Discovery requests and responses
- A summons, when the person signs and returns a Notice and Acknowledgment of Receipt
- Defendants outside California, by certified mail with a return receipt
Usually needs in-person service
- A summons, if the person doesn't sign the acknowledgment within 20 days
- Most subpoenas that require someone to appear
- 3-day and other eviction notices
- Restraining orders
Who we work with
Built for people who need it done right
Law firms
Hand off routine mail and electronic service so your staff can focus on the case.
Businesses
Keep collections and contract cases moving, with papers served correctly and proof you can file.
People representing themselves
You can't serve your own papers. We act as the neutral adult who serves them and signs the proof.
Can a summons be served by mail?
Sometimes. We mail it with a Notice and Acknowledgment of Receipt. Service only counts if the person signs and returns the acknowledgment within 20 days. If they don't, the summons has to be served another way, such as in person, which we don't offer.
Why can't I mail my own papers?
California requires the person who serves papers to be at least 18 and not a party to the case. We act as that neutral person and sign the proof of service under penalty of perjury.
How fast will my papers go out?
Standard orders are mailed or e-served within 1 business day after we confirm your order and receive payment. Same-day handling is available for orders confirmed by 12 p.m. Pacific.
How do I get the proof of service?
We email you a signed PDF the same day we serve, ready for you to file. We can also e-file it with the court for you, or mail you the original.
Do you give legal advice or fill out court forms?
No. A2 Legal is not a law firm. We don't prepare your court forms or tell you which service method your papers allow. We serve the documents you give us and sign the proof of service.
Ready to get your papers served?
Place an order online in about 5 minutes.