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EFS-050: Proof of Electronic Service
Fillable PDFJudicial Council of California
This form documents that a legal document was successfully delivered to another party using electronic methods like email or court filing systems. Attorneys, self-represented litigants, and court staff use it to provide proof to the court that required notices, orders, or other papers were properly served electronically in cases involving restraining orders, custody, family law matters, and other civil proceedings.
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Forms that go with EFS-050
EFS-010RequiredNotice of Change of Electronic Service AddressThe EFS-010 (Electronic Filing Exemption) may be required prior to or alongside EFS-050 when the unrepresented party is also seeking an exemption from mandatory electronic filing.›MC-030AttachmentDeclarationA Declaration form is frequently attached to support statements made by an unrepresented party when submitting EFS-050 as part of their filing.›EFS-020Often filed with itProposed Order (Cover Sheet)The Emergency Filing System cover sheet is typically submitted alongside EFS-050 to initiate or respond to emergency filings where unrepresented parties must be identified.›FL-120Often filed with itResponse — Marriage/Domestic PartnershipA self-represented respondent in a family law case must file a Response to Petition along with the EFS-050 to formally answer the opposing party's claims.›FL-100Often filed with itPetition — Marriage/Domestic PartnershipA self-represented petitioner initiating a family law case files this Petition alongside EFS-050 to disclose their unrepresented status at the outset of the proceeding.›