A copy of the original notice of levy which has been served upon a third party holding the property sought to be levied upon and the affidavit of identity, as defined in Section 680.135, if any, if served upon the judgment debtor or any other party, shall suffice as the notice of levy to that person.
§ 699.545.Copy of Notice of Levy Served Upon Third Party Served Upon Debtor Or Other Party
Title 9. Enforcement of Judgments · Division 2 · Chapter 3. Execution · Article 2. Writ of Execution and Notice of Levy · Last amended 2001 · Last verified July 28, 2026
In one sentenceSection 699.545 provides that a copy of the original notice of levy served on the third party holding the property, together with any affidavit of identity, is enough to serve as the notice of levy when it is later served on the judgment debtor or any other party.
Full Text of § 699.545
Plain-English Summary
This is a short, practical rule about paperwork. When a third person holding the debtor's property has already been served with the original notice of levy, there is no need to draft a fresh version of that notice for the judgment debtor or anyone else who also needs to be served.
A copy of that same original notice, along with any affidavit of identity under § 680.135 that was part of the levy, suffices as the notice of levy for that additional person. This keeps the information consistent across everyone who receives it, since they are all reading the same notice rather than separately drafted versions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a new notice of levy have to be drafted for the judgment debtor if a third party already received one?
No. A copy of the original notice served on the third party, together with any affidavit of identity, suffices as the notice for the debtor or any other party.
What has to be included with the copy served on the debtor or other party?
The affidavit of identity under § 680.135, if one was used as part of the levy.
Why does this rule exist?
It avoids the need for separately drafted notices and keeps the information given to every recipient of the levy consistent.
Amendment History
Amended by Stats 2000 ch 639 (AB 2405), s 6, eff. 1/1/2001.
Source & verification. Section text is reproduced verbatim from
the Deering's California Codes Annotated / vLex. Enacted by the California Legislature.
Last verified July 28, 2026.
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