Process Service at Los Angeles City Hall

Overview

City Clerk service-of-process information

The Los Angeles City Clerk's official page states that the City Clerk can accept summonses and complaints naming the City of Los Angeles and City departments, except the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA). That statement should not be extended to every document, proceeding, department, or recipient.

The correct legal recipient, room, and acceptance procedure depend on the documents and client instructions and must be confirmed. Rush Intel Services provides process service, not legal advice, and cannot guarantee acceptance.

Before you send the assignment

Confirm the City matter and service instructions.

• Provide the complete summons, complaint, or other documents for service.
• Identify whether the named party is the City of Los Angeles, a City department, HACLA, or another entity.
• State the intended legal recipient and room if your instructions identify them.
• Include the case caption, deadline, service priority, and any special instructions.
• Flag any document that is not a summons or complaint so the acceptance procedure can be examined rather than assumed.

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