[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Recipient's Name] [Recipient's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Subject: Request for Issuing Summons by Publication Dear [Recipient's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health. I am writing to request your assistance in issuing a summons by publication in the matter of [case name], pending in the [Name of Court] located in San Jose, California. For proper service of the summons upon the defendant(s) named in the case, it has come to our attention that traditional methods of personal service have been unsuccessful. We have exhausted all reasonable efforts to locate the defendant(s) and have made diligent inquiries at their last known addresses and through other means without success. As per California Code of Civil Procedure, Section 415.50, when personal service cannot be made with reasonable diligence, service by publication becomes a necessary recourse. Therefore, I kindly request that you proceed with issuing a summons by publication in order to properly notify the defendant(s) of the pending legal proceedings. In accordance with California law, it is crucial that the summons by publication be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the county where the court is located. The newspaper chosen must be one that is most likely to give notice to the defendant(s) based on the available information. I have enclosed a copy of the proposed summons by publication for your review. Additionally, I have included the required Proof of Service by Publication form for completion once the publication has run for the appropriate period of time. Please note that the summons should be published once a week for four consecutive weeks, with the first publication commencing within 30 days of receiving this request. I kindly request that you provide me with a proposed date for the first publication and the name of the selected newspaper, so that I may promptly complete and return the necessary documentation to the court. I understand that there may be fees associated with the process of issuing the summons by publication. Please inform me of any such fees and provide information on how these fees can be paid. If you require any additional documentation or information to facilitate this request, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Your Phone Number] or [Your Email Address]. I appreciate your attention to this matter and your timely response. Thank you for your assistance. I look forward to receiving the required information and proceeding with the necessary steps to ensure proper service upon the defendant(s). Sincerely, [Your Name]