Served and proof returned within 3 days.California notices from $50.
3-day notices, 30- and 60-day notices, rent increases, notices of entry. We try to hand it to the tenant, post it on the door if no one answers, mail the copy the law requires, and send you proof with a photo, GPS, and time.
$50per address
Served and proof returned within 3 daysAttempt, posting, and mailing includedRush +$50 · same-day +$855.0 on Google · 21 reviewsYou supply the notice. We serve it.
- Notice received3-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit, tenant names, and unit number.9:12 AM
- Personal delivery attemptedKnocked at unit 4. No adult answered. Photo, GPS, and time logged.2:40 PM
- Posted on the unit doorPhotographed in place, stamped with GPS and time.2:43 PM
- Copy mailed to the tenantAddressed to the tenant at the unit. Mailing logged.4:05 PM
- Proof of service emailedAttempt, posting, and mailing on one signed proof.4:30 PM
One trip, in the order CCP § 1162 requires. Posting only counts after the attempt, and only with the mailing.
What $50 covers.
The whole legal sequence, not just the tape on the door. One price per address, and you see the total before anyone is dispatched.
Included in $50
- Served and proof returned within 3 daysfrom the day you orderincluded
- Personal delivery attempted firsthanded over if an adult answersincluded
- Posted on the unit door if no one is therephotographed in placeincluded
- Copy mailed to the tenantas CCP § 1162 requiresincluded
- Proof of service emailedphoto, GPS, and time on recordincluded
Only if you need it
- Rush, within 24–48 hours+$50
- Same-day dispatch+$85
- Personal delivery only, up to 3 attempts$110
Upload the notice, add the address, and pay online.
- Notice received3-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit, tenant names, and unit number.9:12 AM
- Personal delivery attemptedKnocked at unit 4. No adult answered. Photo, GPS, and time logged.2:40 PM
- Posted on the unit doorPhotographed in place, stamped with GPS and time.2:43 PM
- Copy mailed to the tenantAddressed to the tenant at the unit. Mailing logged.4:05 PM
- Proof of service emailedAttempt, posting, and mailing on one signed proof.4:30 PM
One trip, in the order CCP § 1162 requires. Posting only counts after the attempt, and only with the mailing.
Every notice a California landlord serves.
Pick yours to see the notice period, the law behind it, and how it has to be served. Most can go through the $50 attempt, post, and mail. The few that can’t be posted, we deliver in person.
CCP § 1161(2)
The first step in a nonpayment eviction. The three days exclude Saturdays, Sundays, and court holidays, and the notice must state the exact rent owed and where and how to pay it.
How it must be served
Served under CCP § 1162: personal delivery, then substituted service, then posting plus mailing when no suitable person is there.
Serve this notice, $50CCP § 1161(3)
For a lease violation the tenant can fix, such as an unauthorized pet or occupant. It gives the tenant three court days to correct the violation or move out.
How it must be served
Served under CCP § 1162, the same way as a 3-day notice to pay.
Serve this notice, $50CCP § 1161(4)
For violations that cannot be cured, such as nuisance, serious property damage, or illegal use. Local just-cause ordinances may add conditions, so confirm before serving.
Civil Code §§ 1946, 1946.1
30 days if the tenant has lived there less than a year, 60 days if longer. Many tenancies also need a just-cause reason under the Tenant Protection Act (Civil Code § 1946.2) or a local ordinance.
How it must be served
Served under CCP § 1162, or by certified or registered mail.
Serve this notice, $50Civil Code § 1954.535
Required to terminate or not renew a tenancy where the rent is paid in part by a government program, such as Section 8.
Civil Code § 827
30 days for an increase of 10% or less, 90 days for more than 10%. Statewide rent caps (Civil Code § 1947.12) and local rent control may limit the amount.
How it must be served
Served under CCP § 1162, or by mail, which adds five days.
Serve this notice, $50Civil Code § 1954
Written notice before entering for repairs, inspections, or showings. A documented delivery settles any later dispute about whether notice was given.
How it must be served
Personal delivery, left with a suitable adult, or left on or under the entry door. Mailed notice must go six days ahead.
Serve this notice, $50Civil Code § 1951.3
When rent is unpaid for 14 days and you believe the tenant has left. 15 days if personally delivered, 18 days if mailed.
How it must be served
Must be personally delivered or mailed. Posting is not an allowed method, so we serve it by personal delivery.
Serve this notice, $110
Some cities, including Oakland, Berkeley, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, add their own notice rules, such as filing a copy with the rent board. Check your local ordinance before serving.
Posting is legal only in the right order.
CCP § 1162 lists three ways to serve a notice, and each one is allowed only when the one before it wasn’t possible. Our server works through them on the same trip.
§ 1162(a)(1)
Personal delivery
The notice is handed to the tenant. If they answer the door, this is where service ends.
§ 1162(a)(2)
Substituted service
If the tenant is absent, the notice is left with a person of suitable age and discretion at the home or workplace, and a copy is mailed.
§ 1162(a)(3)
Post and mail
If no suitable person is there, the notice is posted in a conspicuous place on the property and a copy is mailed to the tenant at that address.
Why the proof matters more in 2027
From January 1, 2027, AB 747 requires an eviction complaint to state the date, time, and location the notice was served, not just the method. Our proof gives you all three, backed by a photo stamped with GPS and time.
Posting without trying first
Taping a notice to the door is only valid after personal and substituted service were not possible. The attempt has to happen and be on record.
Skipping the mailing
A posted notice with no mailed copy is not complete service. It is the most common reason a notice-based eviction is thrown out.
Counting the wrong days
Three-day notices to pay or to cure exclude Saturdays, Sundays, and court holidays. File a day early and the case can be dismissed.
If the tenant doesn’t pay, we take it from there.
Plenty of tenants pay once a notice is served properly. If yours doesn’t, the $599 flat-fee eviction package covers filing coordination, service of the summons and complaint, deadline tracking, and the steps through the sheriff lockout.
- No attorney retainer
- Court fees at cost
- Proofs at every step
Straight answers.
What landlords ask before serving a notice. We serve notices; we don’t give legal advice. For your specific situation, ask the court self-help center or an attorney.
Order today. Served within 3 days.
Upload your completed notice and the rental address. It’s served and the proof is back to you within 3 days. $50 per address, anywhere in California.
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