Notice and Acknowledgment of Receipt—Civil
Judicial Council of California · Civil
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Last updated July 21, 2026
This form provides proof that someone received important court documents and agrees they got them, creating an official record that the papers were delivered. Lawyers and court staff use it in civil cases to confirm that defendants, witnesses, or other parties actually received notices, summons, or other legal papers they need to know about.
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