Application and Order to Serve the California Secretary of State
Orange County Superior Court · Locally Approved Forms
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Last updated July 3, 2026
This form is used when a business owner or company needs to notify the California Secretary of State about a legal case, typically because the business doesn't have a local representative in California to receive court papers. A person would need this form if they're starting a lawsuit or dealing with a court case involving an out-of-state or foreign business that operates in California.
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