California’s AB 747 takes effect in 2027 and introduces major updates to service of process requirements, including GPS-verified photos, clearer diligence standards, and enhanced proof-of-service documentation. Countrywide Process is adopting these standards early to help attorneys benefit from higher accuracy, transparency, and compliance—well before the law becomes mandatory.
Countrywide Process
December 04, 2025
California’s Assembly Bill 747 (AB 747) introduces the most significant update to service of process standards in decades. Although the law doesn’t officially take effect until January 1, 2027, it brings meaningful changes that will directly impact attorneys, litigation support teams, and process servers statewide.
At Countrywide Process, our priority has always been accuracy, reliability, and compliance. That’s why we are preparing for these changes now—well ahead of the enforcement date—to ensure that attorneys experience a seamless transition long before the new law becomes mandatory.
AB 747 introduces clearer, more uniform service requirements to support better court documentation and reduce disputes or ambiguities around service attempts. Key components include:
A photo documenting the service location, including GPS coordinates, must accompany any effectuated or attempted serve—when safely obtainable.
The bill now outlines a formal diligence standard requiring:
This creates a more predictable framework and helps attorneys show that proper effort was made before substituted service.
Proofs must clearly reflect:
These standards add transparency and build stronger evidentiary value.
While AB 747 does not legally take effect until 2027, Countrywide Process believes in staying ahead of regulatory and court-level expectations.
Beginning January 1, 2026, we will require all independent contractors in our network to align with these new standards.
This early adoption:
Attorneys rely on accurate, defensible service documentation. By implementing these requirements early, we ensure that every serve in 2026 and beyond meets the highest standard of reliability.
GPS-verified photos and clearer attempt details significantly reduce challenges to service.
Standardized diligence requirements ensure fewer disputes, do-overs, or claims of improper service.
More complete proofs give firms the documentation they need—without having to request extra details later.
Attorneys can assure their clients that their documents are being handled with precision and full compliance with upcoming laws.
Early practice eliminates the learning curve when the law becomes mandatory.
Many process servers are already equipped for these updates. Tools such as LegalConnect’s Mobile Field Agent app provide:
This makes adopting AB 747’s standards simpler and more efficient across our network.
AB 747 represents a major shift in the expectations for service of process in California. While the law officially begins in 2027, Countrywide Process is proactively implementing these standards in 2026 to protect our clients, strengthen documentation, and uphold our commitment to compliance and innovation.
We believe in setting the standard—not waiting for it.
Attorneys can expect more accuracy, more transparency, and more reliability in every serve we complete.
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AB 747 is a California law taking effect in 2027 that adds new requirements for service of process, including GPS-verified photos and defined diligence standards.
Officially in 2027, but Countrywide Process is adopting them early in 2026.
To stay ahead of compliance requirements and provide attorneys with more accurate and defensible documentation.
Three good-faith attempts on three different days and times before substituted service.
Yes—proofs must clearly document the date, time, location, and details of each attempt.
Most do. Apps like LegalConnect’s Mobile Field Agent support GPS and photo capture.
It improves accuracy, strengthens court defensibility, reduces disputes, and ensures full readiness for 2027.
