California § 415.95 - A summons may be served on a business organization, form unknown, by leaving a co

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 415.95 — A summons may be served on a business organization, form unknown, by leaving a co, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 415.95. A summons may be served on a business organization, form unknown, by leaving a co

(a) A summons may be served on a business organization, form unknown, by leaving a copy of the summons and complaint during usual office hours with the person who is apparently in charge of the office of that business organization, and by thereafter mailing a copy of the summons and complaint by first-class mail, postage prepaid, to the person to be served at the place where a copy of the summons and complaint was left. Service of a summons in this manner is deemed complete on the 10th day after the mailing. (b) Service of a summons pursuant to this section is not valid for a corporation with a registered agent for service of process listed with the Secretary of State.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 415.95 cover?

Section 415.95 ("A summons may be served on a business organization, form unknown, by leaving a co") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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