Albany is the seat of Shackelford County, a Texas city of about 1,850 people, and a process server in Albany, TX works in the same place as the courthouse and the Albany Police Department. From citations and petitions to subpoenas and notices to vacate, the papers can get an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, followed by a signed Return of Service in the customer's email.
What a Process Server Costs in Albany: Three Flat Tiers
Albany's slowest tier, Standard Service, is $69 and schedules the attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service, at $119 for the attempt within 48 hours, sits in the middle. The quickest, 24-Hour Service at $169 gets there within 24 hours. Prices live on the pricing page, and the order form is where Albany jobs begin. Shackelford County constables and sheriffs follow fees set by the commissioners court under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Albany: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 permits sheriffs and constables, adults named in a written court order, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission to serve. Interested parties may not.
Where Albany Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Shackelford County Courthouse is at 225 South Main Street in Albany, about 0.3 miles away. Justice court hears civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest and evictions; county court overlaps from $200 to $20,000; statutory county court hears civil cases above $500 up to $325,000. The justice court clerk can confirm the precinct for an address. The Shackelford County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Albany: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Landlords in Albany give written notice to vacate of at least three days unless the lease differs. Mail, a conspicuous place inside the premises, or hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older works, and a private server can deliver by hand. A sheriff or constable serves the citation, with an alias possible after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Albany Defendants
Most citations are delivered personally or by registered or certified mail. If those fail, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion can ask the court for another method. Companies are served through registered agents. No default judgment may be entered in an Albany case until proof of service has been filed ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Albany
Stephens Memorial Hospital, 200 South Geneva Street in Breckenridge, is about 23.8 miles away. A witness is owed $10 for each day of attendance, and a records custodian is owed $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Albany
Albany's ZIP code is 76430, and the data lists no neighboring cities.
Albany Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, because a party cannot serve.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Only with a Rule 106(b) order.