Submit a Legal Notice

Do you need to publish a legal notice Santa Monica requires? It’s not a suggestion. It’s the law.

You must know where to publish it—should it be in a local paper or a state-wide one? Not every newspaper qualifies, and the wrong choice can void your notice. If your notice gets rejected, it could stall your case. And legal mistakes cost you both time and money.

Ask yourself: Is the newspaper you picked properly adjudicated? Does it meet strict legal standards? Will courts and agencies accept your notice, or will you have to start from scratch? Every little detail matters.

Business owners, attorneys, trustees, and individuals face legal advertising requirements daily. But not all newspapers qualify. Publishing in the wrong place wastes time and money.

Santa Monica Daily Press Legal (SMDP) isn’t another fly-by-night operation. It is a well-established newspaper of general circulation. What does this mean for you? Courts, legal professionals, and government agencies trust SMDP to publish legal notices.

Choosing the wrong publication creates legal headaches. Will your notice hold up in court? Will agencies accept it? SMDP eliminates those doubts. The right choice makes all the difference.

Legal Notices Aren’t All the Same Each notice has specific formatting and timing rules. A mistake requires republishing, which is a waste of time and money.

Questions? Email legals@smdp.com or call (310) 458-7737.