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Court Services Division Manual / Volume 6 - Civil Management Bureau (CMB) / Manual of Civil Procedure / 6-20/000.00 Writ of Execution (Money Judgment)

6-20/900.00 Registered Process Server


6-20/800.00 Return of Writ
6-20/900.10 Service by Party

A registered process server may levy under a writ of attachment pursuant to CCP 699.080.  Prior to making a levy, the registered process server must open a file with the levying officer where the levy is to be served.  (Real estate levies shall be opened at the Los Angeles Office only)  The registered process server shall:

  • deposit a copy of the writ with the levying officer
  • deposit a copy of the levy instructions (LASD requirement)
  • pay the required levying officer service fee

The registered process shall perform of the applicable levy, posting, and service duties required under Methods of Levy – CCP 700.010 – 700.200, and provide third persons served with a Memorandum of Garnishee (EJ/152). 

Within five court days after levy, all of the following shall be filed with the levying officer:

  • The writ of execution
  • A proof of service by the registered process server stating the manner of levy performed
  • Proof that a copy of the writ and notice of levy was served on the defendant and required other persons
  • Sheriff’s Instructions (CCP 687.010)