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Texas process serving guides

Everything people search for before they hire a process server — answered straight, with real prices.

Plain-English guides to getting papers served in Texas — who can serve, what it costs, how fast it happens, and what to do when the other side dodges. Every page links straight to a request form; a human reviews every request, and nothing is charged until it's approved.

Serving court papers

When it gets hard

Landlords

Speed, price & the rules

Notary

Where we serve

Questions people ask

Who can serve court papers in Texas?
A sheriff, constable, a person authorized by court order, or a JBCC-certified process server. A party to the case never can (Tex. R. Civ. P. 103).
How much does it cost to have papers served in DFW?
Our Routine service starts at $85 in Collin and Denton counties, $95 in Dallas County and $110 in Tarrant County, travel included.
Can papers be served on Sunday in Texas?
No — Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 6 bars serving civil process on Sunday, except injunctions, attachments, garnishments, sequestrations and distress proceedings.
How fast can papers be served?
Same-day when the request is in and paid by 1:00 PM CT, Rush within 24–48 hours, Routine within 3–5 business days.
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Tell us who, where and what — a human reviews it, usually within the hour during phone hours. Text any time.