{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"415.40","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 415.40","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 2. OF CIVIL ACTIONS [307. - 1062.34.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2"},{"name":"TITLE 5. JURISDICTION AND SERVICE OF PROCESS [410.10. - 418.11.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Service of Summons [413.10. - 417.40.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-5/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. Manner of Service of Summons [415.10. - 415.95.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-5/chapter-4/article-3"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 249, Sec. 1.","effective":null,"html":"<p>A summons may be served on a person outside this state in any manner provided by this article or by sending a copy of the summons and of the complaint to the person to be served by first-class mail, postage prepaid, requiring a return receipt. Service of a summons by this form of mail is deemed complete on the 10th day after such mailing.</p>","text":"A summons may be served on a person outside this state in any manner provided by this article or by sending a copy of the summons and of the complaint to the person to be served by first-class mail, postage prepaid, requiring a return receipt. Service of a summons by this form of mail is deemed complete on the 10th day after such mailing.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/manner-of-service-of-summons-415-40","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}