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HomeCorporations CodeCh. 17§ 1700 Corporate Process Service Rules

§ 1700 Corporate Process Service Rules

Corporations Code·California
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§ 1700 Corporate Process Service Rules

This law says that, besides the usual rules, you can give legal papers to a corporation that is based in the state using the steps laid out in this chapter.

Key Takeaways

  • •It applies only to corporations that are organized in the state.
  • •It works together with the regular rules in Chapter 4 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
  • •The corporation must be served according to the procedures set out in this chapter.

Example

A person files a lawsuit against a local company and needs to deliver the lawsuit papers to the company.

Even though there are other rules for serving papers, this law lets the person serve the company by following the special steps in this chapter, like giving the papers to the company's registered agent.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 1700 Corporate Process Service Rules

In addition to the provisions of Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 413. 10) of Title 5 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, process may be served upon domestic corporations as provided in this chapter. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 682.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

processdomestic corporationsChapter 4Section 413.10Title 5Part 2Code of Civil Procedure

Related Statutes

  • § 1701 Corporate Process Service Rules
  • § 2110.1 Foreign Corporation Service Rules
  • § 12650 Corporate Dissolution Powers
  • § 12651 Filling Board Vacancies
  • § 12652 Corporate Director Disputes Resolution

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Corporations Code. Section 1700.
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