Argyle is a Denton County city of 4,403 across 11.6 square miles with its own police department, and a process server in Argyle, Texas takes papers to the Denton County Courts Building about 8.3 miles away. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate can be served, with an attempt within 5 business days, within 48 hours or within 24 hours, and a signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed back.
Argyle Costs: Flat Process Server Tiers
- Standard: $69; within 5 business days.
- Rush: $119; within 48 hours.
- 24-Hour: $169; within 24 hours.
The pricing page and order form carry these figures. Denton County's sheriff and constables charge under fees the commissioners court sets (Local Government Code 118.131). A private server is a different route.
Who May Serve Papers in Argyle: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 allows peace officers, adults of 18 or older under a written court order, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission, and it shuts out parties and interested persons. The Rule 103 guide helps.
Where Argyle Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Cases from Argyle go to Denton, the county seat, where the Denton County Courts Building at 1450 East McKinney Street, Denton, TX 76209 sits about 8.3 miles away. Justice court covers evictions and civil claims up to $20,000. County court overlaps from $200 to $20,000; and a statutory county court may hear civil cases from $500 to $325,000. The justice precinct depends on the address in dispute, so the justice court clerk can confirm it. See the Denton County hub.
Eviction Notices in Argyle: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A written notice to vacate gives an Argyle tenant three days at least, unless the lease says otherwise. Possible delivery: mail, hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older, placement inside the home, or email by written agreement. Weekends and holidays count toward the days, but a final day on one slides to the next business day. Next, the landlord's sworn petition in justice court, with a sheriff or constable serving the citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Argyle Defendants
Divorce lives in district court. The citation and petition are handed to the spouse or sent by certified mail with a return receipt. If that fails, Rule 106(b) lets the filer swear to likely places and earlier tries and ask the judge for email, social media or papers left with an adult over 16. The Rule 106(b) guide has more. Companies are served at the registered agent. Rule 107(h) means a ten-day wait for default.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Argyle
Argyle Police Department is the local agency. Hospitals in range: Medical City Denton (3535 South I35 East, Denton, TX 76210, about 6.9 miles) and Baylor Scott White the Heart Hospital Corinth (2813 S Mayhill Road, Denton, TX 76208, about 7.1 miles). Texas fixes witness pay at $10 a day and custodian pay at $1. See the subpoena guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Argyle
Argyle's ZIP is 76226. Denton, Bartonville and Flower Mound are its neighbors in the data.
Argyle Process Server FAQ
May a party serve?
No.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Only under a Rule 106(b) order.
How long before default?
Ten days after the return is filed.