The California Declaration of Personal Service is a legal document used to serve a defendant or respondent with a summons, complaint, or other legal document. It is also known as a proof of service, and must be completed by the person who served the document. The California Declaration of Personal Service must include the date and time the document was served, the name and address of the recipient, the manner of service, and the signature of the person who served the document. There are two types of California Declaration of Personal Service: personal service and substituted service. Personal service is when the document is delivered directly to the recipient, while substituted service is when the document is left with someone else, such as a family member. The California Declaration of Personal Service must also include a certificate of service, which is a statement that the document was served in compliance with the law.