The service of an Earnings Withholding Order does not require the levying officer to serve a copy of the writ or Notice of levy on the judgment debtor. (CCP 684.310) Upon receipt of an APPLICATION FOR EARNINGS WITHHOLDING ORDER (WG-001), the levying officer is only required to serve the employer. The attorney (or party without an attorney) must sign the Application, thus separate Sheriff’s Instructions are not required. The Application can apply to the requirements of CCP 684.130. If the “Declarant” signing the Application is also the attorney (or party without an attorney), only the Declarant signature need be included.
Refer to Earnings Withholding Orders 6-23/000.00.