The Potter County Courthouse is less than a mile from Amarillo's reference point, so a process server in Amarillo, TX starts with an unusual advantage for cases filed downtown. Whatever needs delivering, whether a citation, a petition, a subpoena or a notice to vacate, the tier decides how soon the attempt happens: within 5 business days, within 48 hours, or within 24 hours. A signed Return of Service by email is the proof at the end. One wrinkle: a slice of Amarillo is in Randall County, so read the county on your papers.
Amarillo Process Server Rates: Three Flat Tiers
Standard Service is the budget choice at $69 and its attempt happens within 5 business days. Step up to Rush Service at $119 for an attempt within 48 hours. The fastest is 24-Hour Service at $169 with an attempt within 24 hours. Compare them on the pricing page and place a job at the order form.
Sheriffs and constables are priced by the county, because the commissioners court sets their fees (Local Government Code 118.131). Some filers use them, some use a private server.
Who May Serve Papers in Amarillo: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Texas bars the plaintiff, and everyone else with a stake, from handing over papers in the suit. Rule 103 then names who may: sheriffs and constables, adults 18 or older with a written court order, and persons certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. You can instead ask the clerk to use registered or certified mail.
The state defines the certified process server in Government Code 156.001. Renewal falls due by the last day of the month of the second anniversary. The certification guide walks through the choice.
Where Amarillo Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
For Potter County matters you go to 500 South Fillmore Street, Amarillo, TX 79101, the Potter County Courthouse, a mere 0.7 miles from the city's reference point. Amarillo is also the seat. Anything involving an address on the Randall County side belongs to that county's courts.
Think of the courts as three rungs. Justice court covers civil claims to $20,000 with interest left out, plus evictions, but never divorce, slander, defamation, title to land or suits to enforce a lien on land. County court sits alongside it for amounts over $200 up to $20,000. A statutory county court overlaps with district court for civil cases over $500 up to $325,000. Which justice court precinct applies depends on the address in dispute, and the justice court clerk can confirm it. The Potter County page adds local context.
Eviction Notices in Amarillo: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A landlord cannot jump straight to court. Under the 2026 rules, a suit filed on or after January 1 needs a written notice to vacate first, giving the tenant at least three days unless a written lease or agreement sets some other period. The notice can go by mail, be left inside the premises in a conspicuous place, be handed to a tenant who is 16 or older, or be sent electronically where the parties agreed in writing.
After that, the courthouse takes over. Only a sheriff or constable may serve the eviction citation. When five business days pass after filing and nothing has been served, the landlord can request an alias citation for another qualified officer. A private server can handle the notice stage only.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Amarillo Defendants
District court hears divorces. The default method is putting the citation and petition in the defendant's hands, or mailing them by registered or certified mail with a return receipt. A defendant who slips away can be reached through a Rule 106(b) order, which depends on a sworn statement naming the likely locations and spelling out the attempts. With the order, the papers may be left with someone older than 16 or sent by email or social media. Without it, a roommate cannot accept them. The Rule 106(b) guide shows how.
Companies are served through the registered agent. If that agent cannot be found with reasonable diligence, the Secretary of State is the agent. Default judgment waits ten days after proof of service is on file (Rule 107(h)).
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Amarillo
Any sheriff, constable or adult non-party can serve a subpoena in Texas, delivering a copy and tendering what the law requires: $10 for each day a witness attends, paid by the summoning party, and $1 for a records custodian. Reach extends to witnesses within 150 miles of the suit's county. The subpoena guide has intake details.
For medical records, the data lists Quail Creek Surgical Hospital at 6819 Plum Creek (4.6 miles), BSA Hospital at 1600 Wallace Blvd (4.9 miles) and Northwest Texas Hospital at 1501 S Coulter St (5.0 miles). The Amarillo Police Department covers police records.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Amarillo
ZIP codes for Amarillo: 79101, 79102, 79103, 79104, 79106, 79107, 79109, 79110, 79111, 79118 and 79121. The only listed neighbor is Canyon.
Amarillo Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. As a party, you are barred from serving in your own suit.
What if the person avoids service?
Document each place they can probably be found and each try, then ask the court for an order under Rule 106(b).
Can papers be taped to a door?
Not unless a court has ordered that method.