FL-335 is signed by someone at least 18, not a party, who lives or works in the county where the mailing took place. It lists the papers served, the person and address, and the date and place of mailing. It cites Code of Civil Procedure sections 1013 and 1013a.
When it is used
Not for temporary restraining orders
The form’s notice says temporary restraining orders must be served personally, using FL-330.
Section by section
What each part asks
Use the current official form and its instructions. The descriptions below identify the questions without choosing answers for your situation.
Items 1–6
Caption and hearing
Case, parties and, if applicable, the hearing date, time and department.
1–2 · The server
Age, not a party, county of residence or employment, and address.
3–4 · The mailing
The documents, deposit with the postal service or business collection, and the name, address, date and place.
5 · Address verification
Service of a postjudgment request to modify custody, visitation or support with an address verification declaration (FL-334 may be used).
6 · Declaration
Date and signature under penalty of perjury.
Before you file
Common filing problems to check
These checks come from the official form and instructions. They are not a ranking of rejection reasons; the court decides whether a filing meets its requirements.
A party to the case signs as the person who mailed the papers.
A temporary restraining order is served by mail; the form says to use personal service (FL-330).
Item 3 does not name the documents mailed.
Item 5 is not checked for a postjudgment request to modify custody, visitation or support served with an address verification declaration.
E-file it
How to e-file FL-335 with Legal Hub Group
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Upload the finished papers and their attachments. Lexary checks them for common filing problems. Review the documents and the results before continuing.
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Review the filing and fees
Confirm the case, document types and payment choice. Review every fee shown before submitting.
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The court reviews the filing. Keep the court’s acceptance and returned copy, or read its rejection notice before deciding what to do next.
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