California Vehicle Code ARTICLE 4 - Service of Process

• Section 17450.
  As used in this chapter, “nonresident” means a person who is not a resident of this State at the time the accident or collision occurs.(Enacted...
• Section 17451.
  The acceptance by a nonresident of the rights and privileges conferred upon him by this code or any operation by himself or agent of a...
• Section 17452.
  Where the nonresident has died prior to the commencement of an action brought pursuant to this article, service of process shall be made on the...
• Section 17453.
  The acceptance of rights and privileges under this code or any operation of a motor vehicle anywhere within this state as specified in Section 17451...
• Section 17454.
  Service of process shall be made by leaving one copy of the summons and complaint in the hands of the director or in his office...
• Section 17455.
  A notice of service and a copy of the summons and complaint shall be forthwith sent by registered mail by the plaintiff or his attorney...
• Section 17456.
  Proof of compliance with Section 17455 shall be made in the event of service by mail by affidavit of the plaintiff or his attorney showing...
• Section 17457.
  The court in which the action is pending may order such continuances as may be necessary to afford the defendant reasonable opportunity to defend the...
• Section 17458.
  The director shall keep a record of all process served upon him under this article which record shall show the day and hour of service.(Enacted...
• Section 17459.
  The acceptance by a resident of this state of a certificate of ownership or a certificate of registration of any motor vehicle or any renewal...
• Section 17460.
  The acceptance or retention by a resident of this state of a driver’s license issued pursuant to the provisions of this code, shall constitute the...
• Section 17461.
  In the event summons is served outside of this state, pursuant to Sections 17459 and 17460, it may be served and proof of service shall...
• Section 17462.
  In the event of service outside the State, the person so served shall have 60 days in which to appear in the action in which...
• Section 17463.
  Notwithstanding any provisions of Section 351 of the Code of Civil Procedure to the contrary, when summons may be personally served upon a person as...

Last modified: October 22, 2018