A process server in Aubrey, Texas, a Denton County city of 5,018 on 3.7 square miles with its own police department and the Denton County Courts Building about 10.2 miles away, can serve citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate, starting the attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours depending on tier, and emailing a signed Rule 107 Return of Service when the papers are delivered. A hospital sits about 6.5 miles away.
What a Process Server Costs in Aubrey: Flat Tier Pricing
Pick the tier by deadline. With a few days, take Standard Service at $69 and an attempt within 5 business days. With two days, take Rush Service at $119 and an attempt within 48 hours. With one day, take 24-Hour Service at $169 and an attempt within 24 hours. The pricing page shows the list, and the order form opens an order.
The sheriff and constables of Denton County bill fees that the commissioners court sets under Local Government Code 118.131. Private service is a different path.
Who May Serve Papers in Aubrey: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 lists officers, adults 18 or older with a written court order, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission as the people who may serve. It leaves out parties and interested persons. The Rule 103 guide has more.
Where Aubrey Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Court filings for Aubrey go to Denton, to the Denton County Courts Building at 1450 East McKinney Street, Denton, TX 76209, about 10.2 miles off. Justice court hears evictions and civil claims up to $20,000. County court overlaps from $200 to $20,000; and statutory county courts hear civil cases from $500 to $325,000. The disputed address fixes the justice precinct, and the justice court clerk can confirm it. See the Denton County hub.
Eviction Notices in Aubrey: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
An Aubrey landlord who wants possession must first give a written notice to vacate. It allows at least three days unless the lease says otherwise. The notice can be mailed, given to a tenant 16 or older, left inside the premises, or emailed when the tenant agreed in writing. No days are skipped, though a deadline on a weekend or holiday is moved to the next business day. After that the landlord files a sworn justice court petition, and law enforcement delivers the citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Aubrey Defendants
Divorce is filed in district court. The citation and petition reach the spouse by hand or by certified mail with return receipt. If those fail, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion naming likely places and earlier tries may win approval for email, social media or papers left with an adult over 16. The Rule 106(b) guide explains. A company is served at its registered agent. A default judgment is not available until the return has been on file ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Aubrey
Aubrey Police Department is the local agency. Hospitals in range: Baylor Scott & White Emergency Hospital (26791 Highway 380, Aubrey, TX 76227, about 6.5 miles), Cook Childrens Medical Center Prosper (4100 W University Drive, Prosper, TX 75078, about 10.7 miles) and The Heart Hospital Baylor Denton (2801 South Mayhill Road, Denton, TX 76208, about 11.0 miles). A witness is owed $10 per day and a custodian $1. See the subpoena guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Aubrey
Aubrey is ZIP 76227. Neighbors listed: Krugerville, Little Elm, Celina and Pilot Point.
Aubrey Process Server FAQ
Can a party serve?
No.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.
When can a default be taken?
Ten days after proof is filed.