Alvord is a Wise County town in Texas of about 1,350 residents, and a process server in Alvord, TX serves cases filed at the courthouse in Decatur, 10.6 miles away. Alvord has neither a police department nor a hospital in the data. An attempt on a citation, petition, subpoena or notice to vacate can come within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and the signed Return of Service arrives by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Alvord: Three Flat Tiers
Alvord pricing is simple. Standard Service at $69 brings the attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service at $119 brings it within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service at $169 brings it within 24 hours. The pricing page lists the tiers and the order form takes Alvord requests. Wise County's commissioners court sets constable and sheriff fees under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Alvord: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Service in Alvord belongs to sheriffs and constables, to adults named in court orders, and to servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission, per Rule 103. A party to the suit may not.
Where Alvord Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
From Alvord it is about 10.6 miles in a straight line to the Wise County Courthouse at 101 North Trinity Street in Decatur. Evictions and civil claims of up to $20,000 excluding interest are for justice court. Claims between $200 and $20,000 can also be filed in county court, and civil cases between $500 and $325,000 can be filed in statutory county court. The justice court clerk can confirm the precinct for an address. See the Wise County hub.
Eviction Notices in Alvord: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Alvord landlords give a written notice to vacate of at least three days, unless the lease says otherwise. It may be mailed, left inside the premises in a conspicuous place, or handed to a tenant 16 or older, and a private server can do the hand delivery. A sheriff or constable serves the eviction citation once the suit is filed, with an alias available after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Alvord Defendants
A citation should be handed over or sent by registered or certified mail. If both fail, the next step is a motion sworn under Rule 106(b) asking for a different method. A registered agent accepts for a company. A default judgment cannot be taken until the proof of service is ten days old.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Alvord
With no hospital in range, a records subpoena for an Alvord case would go to the nearest hospital system. The witness fee is $10 for each day of attendance, and the custodian's fee for records is $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Alvord
Alvord's ZIP code is 76225. Decatur, Bridgeport and Runaway Bay are neighboring cities.
Alvord Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, a party cannot.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Only with a Rule 106(b) order.