Addison is a town, not a city, with 17,087 residents on 4.4 square miles of Dallas County, and a process server in Addison, TX works about 12.9 miles from the courthouse in downtown Dallas. The town's list of paper types is the standard one: citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices. Standard Service plans an attempt within 5 business days, Rush Service within 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service within 24 hours. Delivery is documented by the signed Texas Rule 107 Return of Service, which is emailed to you. Methodist Hospital for Surgery sits in Addison itself.
What a Process Server Costs in Addison: Three Flat Tiers
- Standard Service costs $69 and is the slowest of the three.
- Rush Service costs $119.
- 24-Hour Service costs $169.
Both the pricing page and the order form present these three. A Dallas County constable or the sheriff is another way to get papers served, and the commissioners court sets what they charge (Local Government Code 118.131). Private service is another option, with no claim that it is faster.
Who May Serve Papers in Addison: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
The people who may serve a citation are limited by Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 103. Sheriffs and constables, and other persons authorized by law, may. A person at least 18 may, if a written court order names the person. A process server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission may. A party or any other interested person may not, however willing. The certification guide covers the credential.
Where Addison Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Dallas is the county seat, and the George L Allen Sr Courts Building is at 600 Commerce Street, Dallas, TX 75202, about 12.9 miles from Addison in a straight line. In justice court you will find civil claims up to $20,000 (excluding interest) and eviction cases, but not divorces. County courts accept amounts over $200 up to $20,000. Civil cases worth over $500 and up to $325,000 may be heard by a statutory county court or a district court. For the precinct, ask the justice court clerk, who can match it to the disputed address. See the Dallas County page.
Eviction Notices in Addison: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
An Addison landlord's eviction path, step by step. One: a written notice to vacate, giving at least three days unless the lease or agreement sets another period. Two: delivery by mail, in a conspicuous place inside the premises, by hand to a tenant 16 or older, or electronically if agreed in writing. Three: waiting out the period, which counts weekends and holidays and moves a last day on one to the next business day. Four: a sworn petition in justice court. A private process server can handle step two. In step four, the court's eviction citation is for a sheriff or constable only, with an alias citation available after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Addison Defendants
The default method for a divorce citation is putting it in the spouse's hands or mailing it by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested. Where a spouse cannot be located, Rule 106(b) lets the plaintiff ask for something else. The motion carries a sworn statement of probable locations and earlier efforts, and the judge decides. Leaving papers with someone over 16 and using email or social media are examples. A company can be reached through its registered agent, a president or vice president if it is a corporation, or the Secretary of State. Ten days of proof of service must be on file before default. The Rule 106(b) guide has more.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Addison
For medical records, Methodist Hospital for Surgery, 17101 Dallas Parkway, Addison, TX 75001, is about 1.4 miles away. Dallas Medical Center, 7 Medical Parkway, Dallas, TX 75234, is about 4.0 miles, and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Plano, 4700 Alliance Boulevard, Plano, TX 75093, about 4.3 miles. Addison Police Department takes local reports. Subpoenas are served by delivering a copy and tendering any fee required, and in Texas a witness is owed $10 per day of attendance while a records custodian is owed $1. When the documents belong to a nonparty, all parties must be notified 10 days before service. The fee guide has more.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Addison
Addison's ZIP codes are 75001 and 75254, and the neighboring cities are Dallas, Farmers Branch and Carrollton.
Addison Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. A party is an interested person and Rule 103 excludes interested persons.
How is a company served?
By delivering to its registered agent, a corporate president or vice president, or the Secretary of State as a last resort. See services and the FAQ.