What is a California Process Server Bond?
Process servers in California must furnish a surety bond pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 16 of Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California. The bond ensures compliance with all governing laws in California pertaining to performing service of process procedures, including the function of delivering the notice to appear in court to the individual named in the documents.
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Process Server Bonds And Getting Your California Business License/Registration
You must be at least 18 years old to work as a process server in California
You must have lived in California for at least one year preceding your application to become a process server in the state
You must not have had a felony conviction
You must register if you will serve more than 10 papers per year
You must post a $2,000 surety bond
You must have two photographs if you are filing an initial registration
You fill out a registration form typically available from your county clerk’s website
You have fingerprints taken at your local law enforcement agency
You will register with your county and pay required fees
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