Due Diligence Affidavit — Kern County Process Servers

Due Diligence Affidavit in California

When personal service cannot be completed after reasonable diligence, California courts require a sworn Due Diligence Affidavit before authorizing substitute service (CCP §415.20) or service by publication (CCP §415.50). Kern County Process Servers provides professionally prepared affidavits accepted by all California courts.

What the Affidavit Documents

• Date, time, and location of every service attempt
• Description of the premises and any contact with occupants
• Investigative steps taken to locate the subject
• Reason each attempt did not result in service
• Investigator’s sworn statement under penalty of perjury

How Many Attempts Are Required

California courts generally expect a minimum of three to five attempts on different days and at different times of day before granting substitute service or service by publication. We follow protocols designed to satisfy even the strictest judicial scrutiny.

Accepted by All California Courts

Our Due Diligence Affidavits are accepted by:

• All Kern County Superior Court departments
• All 58 California county Superior Courts
• U.S. District Court — Eastern District of California
• Family law, probate, civil, and small claims divisions

Turnaround

Affidavits are typically completed and delivered within 24–48 hours of the final service attempt. We provide electronic copies immediately and can mail originals upon request.

Call (661) 615-4200 or submit a request online.