California Consents To Service Of Process is a document that allows an individual or business to be served with legal documents, such as summons and complaints, through a third-party agent. This type of service is typically used when the defendant is located outside the jurisdiction of the court. The three main types of California Consent To Service Of Process are: general consent, limited consent, and special consent. General consent is a blanket authorization for the designated agent to accept service of process on behalf of the defendant. Limited consent restricts the agent from accepting service of process for certain types of lawsuits, such as class action lawsuits. Special consent allows an individual or business to designate someone specific to accept service of process on their behalf. In all three types of California Consent To Service Of Process, the designated agent must be located in the state of California and must be qualified to accept service of process. The document must be signed by the defendant or their authorized representative. It must also be filed with the court in which the lawsuit was filed.