Archer City is the seat of Archer County, Texas, home to about 1,595 people, and a process server in Archer City, TX works about 0.2 miles from the courthouse. The Archer City Police Department is local. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate can be served on an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and a signed Return of Service is emailed back.
What a Process Server Costs in Archer City: Three Flat Tiers
Archer City customers can choose between Standard Service at $69 which covers an attempt within 5 business days, Rush Service at $119 which covers one within 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service at $169 which covers one within 24 hours. Details are on the pricing page, and the order form starts a request. Archer County's constables and sheriff charge fees fixed by the commissioners court under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Archer City: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 permits sheriffs, constables, court-authorized adults and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission to serve. A plaintiff cannot serve their own suit.
Where Archer City Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Archer County Courthouse is at 100 South Center Street in Archer City, about 0.2 miles away. Justice court takes civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest, plus evictions. A county court can also hear claims from $200 to $20,000 and a statutory county court can hear civil cases above $500 and up to $325,000. The justice court clerk can confirm the precinct for an address. The Archer County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Archer City: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Before an Archer City landlord can file for eviction, the tenant must receive a written notice to vacate of at least three days, unless the lease picks another period. Delivery can be by mail, by leaving it conspicuously inside the unit, or by hand to a tenant 16 or older, and a private server can hand it over. After filing, a sheriff or constable serves the citation, and an alias may be requested after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Archer City Defendants
Divorce citations ordinarily go to the spouse by hand or by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. If that fails, the court can approve another method on a sworn Rule 106(b) motion explaining the attempts. A company must be served through the agent it has registered. A default judgment cannot be entered until ten days after proof of service has been filed.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Archer City
Hamilton Hospital, 901 West Hamilton in Olney, is about 17.4 miles away, and United Regional Health Care System, 1600 11th Street in Wichita Falls, is about 22.6 miles away. The $10 witness fee is due for each day of attendance, and the custodian's fee for records is $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Archer City
Archer City's ZIP code is 76351. Holliday, Lakeside City and Olney are neighboring cities.
Archer City Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, a party cannot.
How is a company served?
Papers go to its registered agent.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Only with a Rule 106(b) order.