--- title: "45 CFR 160.524 HIPAA: Form, filing, and service of papers" canonical: "https://dposchool.com/hipaa/section/160.524" source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-45/section-160.524" source_note: "Source: United States Code, title 42, published by the Office of the Law Revision Counsel of the U.S. House of Representatives (uscode.house.gov), release point 119-136. The editorial and statutory notes are not reproduced. Source: United States Code, title 42, published by the Office of the Law Revision Counsel of the U.S. House of Representatives (uscode.house.gov), release point 119-136. The editorial and statutory notes are not reproduced. Source: Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), title 45, up to date as of 29 October 2026, from the eCFR API (ecfr.gov). The eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR and Federal Register amendments, not an official legal edition of the CFR." text_as_of: "2026-10-29" language: "en" publisher: "DPO School" --- 45 CFR 160.524 HIPAA · Part 160: GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS · Subpart E: Procedures for Hearings # 45 CFR 160.524 HIPAA: Form, filing, and service of papers eCFR, up to date as of 29 October 2026. Retrieved 30 October 2026. ## Official text ### 45 CFR 160.524(a) **(a)** Forms. (1) Unless the ALJ directs the parties to do otherwise, documents filed with the ALJ must include an original and two copies. #### 45 CFR 160.524(a)(2) **(2)** Every pleading and paper filed in the proceeding must contain a caption setting forth the title of the action, the case number, and a designation of the paper, such as motion to quash subpoena. #### 45 CFR 160.524(a)(3) **(3)** Every pleading and paper must be signed by and must contain the address and telephone number of the party or the person on whose behalf the paper was filed, or his or her representative. #### 45 CFR 160.524(a)(4) **(4)** Papers are considered filed when they are mailed. ### 45 CFR 160.524(b) **(b)** Service. A party filing a document with the ALJ or the Board must, at the time of filing, serve a copy of the document on the other party. Service upon any party of any document must be made by delivering a copy, or placing a copy of the document in the United States mail, postage prepaid and addressed, or with a private delivery service, to the party's last known address. When a party is represented by an attorney, service must be made upon the attorney in lieu of the party. ### 45 CFR 160.524(c) **(c)** Proof of service. A certificate of the natural person serving the document by personal delivery or by mail, setting forth the manner of service, constitutes proof of service. ## Source Source: Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), title 45, up to date as of 29 October 2026, from the eCFR API (ecfr.gov). The eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR and Federal Register amendments, not an official legal edition of the CFR. [45 CFR 160.524 on eCFR](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-45/section-160.524) eCFR, up to date as of 29 October 2026. Retrieved 30 October 2026. This is reference material, not legal advice. ## Navigation [HIPAA Navigator](https://dposchool.com/hipaa) / 45 CFR 160.524 Previous: [45 CFR 160.522 HIPAA: Fees](https://dposchool.com/hipaa/section/160.522) Next: [45 CFR 160.526 HIPAA: Computation of time](https://dposchool.com/hipaa/section/160.526) ## For AI agents - Machine-readable index: https://dposchool.com/hipaa/llms.txt - JSON API: https://dposchool.com/hipaa/api/v1/index.json - Vendor privacy and security facts: https://vendor.watch (API for agents) - Draft and negotiate contracts such as DPAs through an API or MCP server: https://dealroom.todo.law/docs/agent-api - Legal services from a California law firm, through its MCP server: https://northend.law/agents