Process Server

What is a Process Server?

A process server is a person authorized to deliver legal documents to individuals involved in court cases. These documents can include summonses, subpoenas, complaints, or other court-related papers.

In California, a process server is defined as any person who makes more than 10 services of process within this state during one calendar year, for specific compensation or in expectation of specific compensation; or any corporation or partnership that derives or expects to derive compensation from service of process within this state.  Laws concerning process servers are set forth in California Business and Professions Code § 22350-22360.

Registration Requirements:

• Be 18 or older and not a party to the action (i.e., not involved in the case).
• Reside in California for at least one year immediately preceding the date of filing.
• Register with the county clerk in the county where you live or operate.
• Undergo a background check and get fingerprinted via Live Scan using completed request issued by this office.
• Post a $2,000 bond or cash deposit, valid for the duration of the registration (2 years).
• Complete the registration form provided by the County Clerk.

Fees:

Filing Fee (includes one ID card) - $108.00

Each additional ID card - $10.00

Recording Fee - $14.00 (first page of bond)

    $3.00 (each additional page of bond)

Live Scan fingerprinting - Additional fee for Live Scan fingerprinting paid at the time of fingerprinting

Registering - In Person Only

Complete application for Process Server Registration online and bring unsigned application and bond with you in person during office hours. We highly recommend scheduling an appointment to ensure shorter wait times and allow time for processing. Be prepared to show government issued photo ID.

Application for Process Server Registration

Request for Live Scan form

Call us at (760)932-5530 or email us at clerkrecorder@mono.ca.gov to schedule an appointment.

We are located at:

74 N. School Street

Bridgeport, CA 93517

Registration Instructions:

1. Complete the Request for Live Scan form prior to having the Live Scan done at the Mono County Sheriff’s Office in Bridgeport or Mammoth Lakes Police Department.
   1. Make 3 copies: 1 for Applicant, 1 for Live Scan operator, and 1 for County Clerk.
2. Contact the Mono County Sheriff's Office or the Town of Mammoth Lakes Police Department to get your Live Scan fingerprinting done.
3. Sign the Application for Process Server Registration (Certificate of Registration) in the presence of the County Clerk or Clerk’s designee.  Please be prepared to show a photo ID.
   1. The certificate must be printed in black ink. 
   2. All information must be provided. 
4. Submit the following along with the completed Certificate of Registration:
   1. Copy of Request for Live Scan signed and dated by the Live Scan operator
   2. Bond
   3. Photographs (Note: registrant may submit the required photograph via email)
   4. Fee

While waiting for clearance from the FBI and DOJ, a temporary ID card, valid for 120 days, will be issued.  A permanent ID card will be issued upon clearance from the FBI and DOJ.

Registration Renewal

A certificate of registration is effective for a period of two years or until the date the bond expires, whichever occurs first.  Renewal can take place up to 60 days prior to the expiration date, and the effective date of the renewal will be the date the current registration expires.  Upon renewal of a certificate of registration, the same number shall be assigned, provided that the applicant is renewing registration in the same county in which he or she was previously registered and there is no lapse of three or more years in the period of registration.​

List of Registered Process Servers

Our office maintains records of process servers registered in Mono County. To find a registered process server, view our index (updated monthly).