Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers about process serving in Texas — from how service works to what happens when someone won't open the door.
General Process Serving
The BasicsUsing a process server ensures legal documents are delivered properly and that there is an official record of the service, which is required by the court.
Common documents include subpoenas, summonses, complaints, writs, restraining orders, and eviction notices.
In Texas, process servers may serve individuals any day of the week, except Sundays.
If someone is evading service, the process server may employ various techniques to track the person. In some cases, substitute service or service by publication may be requested from the court. Here is a Motion for Substituted Service from TexasLawHelp.org.
Routine services can be completed within a few days, while others may take longer.
Yes, process servers often have access to resources to help locate individuals who may be difficult to find.
The process server provides a proof of service (or affidavit of service), which is a document filed with the court to verify that the papers were properly served.
Texas-Specific Questions
★ Lone Star RulesIn Texas, process servers must be certified by the Texas Judicial Branch Certification Commission (JBCC). Every Stealth Process server carries an active PSC certification.
The cost varies depending on the location, the difficulty of the service, and the number of attempts required. Contact us for a quote at Service@StealthProcess.com.
Typically, process servers make 3–4 attempts to serve documents. If more attempts are needed, additional fees may apply.
Yes, in most cases, process servers can deliver documents at a workplace, as long as it doesn't violate the employer's policies.
As long as the process server identifies the individual and informs them of the documents being served, they are considered served — even if they refuse to take the papers.
If a person cannot be personally served, the court may allow the documents to be left with another individual at the residence or place of business, or posted to the door. Here is a Motion for Substituted Service from TexasLawHelp.org.
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