The process server must fill out and sign the proof of service form, which shows how, when, and where the papers were served, and who received them. Service is considered complete on the 10th day after the papers are mailed to the tenant.Have your server fill out a Proof of Service. Service of a summons in this manner is deemed complete at the time of such delivery. Fill out and attach the Civil Law and Motion Document Drop-Off Sheet, and date stamp the back of the original packets. Section 415.30 provides that this summons is deemed served on the date of execution of an acknowledgment of receipt of summons. Signature of sender. Timing: A summons must be served within 7 days of being issued, pursuant to FRBP 7004(e). Once your server fills out and signs the Proof of Service, you must file it with the court at least 5 days before your court date. The date upon which personal delivery is made shall be entered on or affixed to the face of the copy of the summons at the time of its delivery.