Angleton is the Brazoria County seat, and the Brazoria County Courthouse is only 0.3 miles from the city's center, so a process server in Angleton, Texas is working about as close to a courtroom as it gets. The city has 19,426 people on 11.7 square miles. The papers can be citations, petitions, subpoenas or notices to vacate. Standard Service begins with an attempt within 5 business days, Rush Service within 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service within 24 hours. The signed Rule 107 Return of Service comes to you by email after delivery.
What a Process Server Costs in Angleton: Three Flat Tiers
There are three prices. Standard Service is $69. Rush Service is $119. 24-Hour Service is $169. Each is listed on the pricing page and offered on the order form. A Brazoria County constable or the sheriff may serve too, and their charges come from the commissioners court under Local Government Code 118.131. A private server is simply a different option.
Who May Serve Papers in Angleton: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 splits people into those who may serve and those who may not. Those who may: sheriffs, constables, other persons authorized by law, adults 18 or older named in a written court order, and process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Those who may not: parties and anyone else interested in the outcome. The certification guide explains more.
Where Angleton Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Few Texas cities host their own county courthouse as close to the center as Angleton does: the Brazoria County Courthouse, 111 East Locust Street, Angleton, TX 77515, is about 0.3 miles away. The justice court is the forum for civil claims up to $20,000 (excluding interest) and evictions, not for divorces. Claims from over $200 up to $20,000 may also be filed in county court, and civil cases from over $500 up to $325,000 may go to a statutory county court or a district court. The justice court precinct for an address depends on that address, and the justice court clerk can confirm it. See the Brazoria County page.
Eviction Notices in Angleton: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
An Angleton landlord must give the tenant a written notice to vacate before filing. It must allow at least three days, unless the lease or agreement says shorter or longer. Mail, a conspicuous place inside the premises, hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older, and agreed electronic communication all qualify. The count includes weekends and holidays, but a final day on one shifts to the next business day. The landlord's next filing is a sworn petition in justice court. A private process server can deliver the notice but not the eviction citation, which a sheriff or constable must serve, and an alias citation may be requested after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Angleton Defendants
Divorce defendants in Brazoria County are served with a citation and petition in person or by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested. A spouse who cannot be reached that way may be served differently if the court agrees under Rule 106(b), after the plaintiff files a motion and a sworn statement of likely locations and previous efforts. Possible orders: papers left with someone over 16, or email or social media. Businesses are served through a registered agent, a corporation's president or vice president, or the Secretary of State. Default waits for ten days of proof of service on file. The Rule 106(b) guide has more.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Angleton
Angleton Police Department is the local agency. Hospitals in range: CHI St Luke's Health Brazosport, 100 Medical Drive, Lake Jackson, TX 77566 (about 10.0 miles) and Sweeny Community Hospital, 305 North Mckinney, Sweeny, TX 77480 (about 18.0 miles). A subpoena is served by delivering a copy to the witness with any fee the law requires. The witness fee is $10 per day of attendance from the party calling the witness, and a records custodian is owed $1. For nonparty documents, all parties must be given 10 days' notice. See the fee guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Angleton
Angleton's ZIP code is 77515. Danbury, Richwood and Lake Jackson are nearby.
Angleton Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. Rule 103 bars parties.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent, a president or vice president, or the Secretary of State. See services and the FAQ.