Azle straddles Tarrant and Parker counties, and a process server in Azle, TX will want to know which one hears the case before any paper is delivered. The city has 13,362 residents on 8.8 square miles. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices can go out on three clocks: Standard Service starts within 5 business days, Rush Service within 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service within 24 hours. The signed Texas Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed to you after delivery. Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle is about 1.1 miles away.
What a Process Server Costs in Azle: Three Flat Tiers
Azle prices are the statewide set. Standard Service is $69. Rush Service is $119. 24-Hour Service is $169. They match the pricing page and the order form. A Tarrant or Parker County constable or sheriff may also serve, charging fees the commissioners court of that county sets under Local Government Code 118.131. A private server is a different option.
Who May Serve Papers in Azle: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
A shortcut for Azle plaintiffs: Rule 103 means you cannot serve your own papers, and neither can anyone else who gains or loses from the case. The people who can are sheriffs and 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. More detail is in the certification guide.
Where Azle Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
For a Tarrant County case, the seat is Fort Worth, where the Tarrant County Courthouse stands at 100 West Weatherford Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102, about 15.3 miles from Azle in a straight line. The Parker County portion of the city points to Parker County courts instead. Justice court handles civil claims up to $20,000 (excluding interest) and evictions, though not divorces. County courts accept amounts above $200 up to $20,000 and a civil case over $500 up to $325,000 may be heard by a statutory county court or a district court. The clerk of the justice court can confirm a precinct. The Tarrant County page has more.
Eviction Notices in Azle: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
For an Azle eviction the written notice to vacate is the starting gun. It gives the tenant at least three days, unless the lease or agreement sets another period. The landlord can mail it, set it in a conspicuous place inside the premises, hand it to a tenant 16 or older, or send it electronically if the parties agreed in writing. Weekends and holidays count toward the days; a last day on one rolls forward. When the period is up, a sworn petition is filed in justice court. A private server may deliver the notice. The eviction citation is for a sheriff or constable, and an alias citation is available after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Azle Defendants
For a divorce, the citation and petition go to the spouse by hand or by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested. If neither works, the plaintiff may ask for court-approved service under Rule 106(b), providing a sworn statement of likely locations and earlier attempts. A judge may allow papers left with a person over 16, or email or social media. Corporate defendants are served at their registered agent, at a president or vice president, or through the Secretary of State. A default must wait until proof of service has been on file ten days. The Rule 106(b) guide has more.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Azle
Azle Police Department covers the city. Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle, 108 Denver Trail, Azle, TX 76020, is about 1.1 miles away. Two more are in Fort Worth: Medical City Alliance, 3101 North Tarrant Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177 (about 13.1 miles), and Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance, 10864 Texas Health Trail, Fort Worth, TX 76244 (about 13.6 miles). A subpoena goes to the witness as a copy with any fee required. A witness is owed $10 per day of attendance from the summoning party, and a records custodian $1. Documents held by a nonparty need 10 days' notice to all parties. See the fee guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Azle
Azle uses ZIP code 76020. Reno, Fort Worth and Pelican Bay are its neighbors.
Azle Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. Parties are barred by Rule 103.
How is a company served?
Via its registered agent, an officer, or the Secretary of State. See the services page and the FAQ.