Merced — MSC-CV-004

Source: https://www.merced.courts.ca.gov/system/files/forms-and-filings/msc-cv-004-ex-parte-application-and-declaration-serve-summons-posting-unlawful-detainer-ada-comp.pdf

MSC-CV-004 ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY (Name and address) FOR COURT USE ONLY

Attorney for (Name): MERCED COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 627 W. 21st Street, Merced, CA 95340 1159 “G” Street, Los Banos, CA 93635 CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NUMBER: PLAINTIFF/PETITIONER:

DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT:

EX PARTE APPLICATION AND DECLARATION TO SERVE SUMMONS BY POSTING FOR UNLAWFUL DETAINER

APPLICATION

Application is hereby made for an order directing that the Summons in this proceeding be served by posting a

copy of it on the unlawfully detained premises by securely affixing it to the front door, which is the manner most

likely to give actual notice of this proceeding to the Defendants herein, and that the court direct that a copy of

the Summons and of the Complaint be forthwith sent by certified mail to the Defendants at their last known

address. This application is made on the ground that Defendant cannot with reasonable diligence be served in

any manner specified in Sections 415.10-415.50 of the Code of Civil Procedure, other than by posting.

DECLARATION

I, ____________________________________, hereby declare as follows:

1. I am the Plaintiff Plaintiff’s attorney Other (specify)_______________________________

2. I apply for an order pursuant to Code Civ. Proc. §415.45 to permit service by posting of the summons
and complaint on defendant(s). Specify name(s): __________________________ ________ __ ______ _

____________________________________________________________________________________

3. The complaint seeks possession of property location at: _______________________________ ____

___________________________. The property is residential commercial.

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4. The notice to quit, or pay rent or quit, was served by: personal service substituted service posting and mailing other (specify): ________________________________________________

5. At least three attempts to serve in a manner specified in Code Civ. Proc., Article 3 (other than posting or publication) are required. List attempts to serve, if made by declarant, or attach declaration(s) of process server(s) stating attempts to locate and serve the defendants. If service not made, please explain.

   Date Time Reason Service Could not Be Made/Remarks

   Declaration(s) of process server stating attempts to locate and serve the defendant(s) is attached and incorporated into this application by reference.

6. Service has has not been attempted during regular business hours at the place(s) of employment of the defendant(s). If not, state reason: The place(s) of employment of the defendant(s) is not known. Other (specify): __________________

7. Service has has not been attempted at the residence of the defendant(s). If not, state reasons: The place of residence of the defendant(s) is not known. Other (specify):

8. Other:

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9. Did you pay a registered Unlawful Detainer Assistant (Bus. & Prof. Code §§6400-6415) to help you
prepare this form? Yes No. If yes, completing the following information:

Name of Unlawful Detainer Assistant: _____________________________

Telephone: ______________________

Address (mailing address, city and zip code): _______________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

Registration #: ______________________ County of Registration: ____________________________

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.

Date: __________________

SIGN

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Type or print name Signature

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