Bellmead has 10,507 residents on 6.9 square miles of McLennan County, and the courthouse in Waco is only about 4.0 miles away, a short run for a process server in Bellmead, TX. What can be delivered: citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate. Standard Service puts the attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service puts it within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service puts it within 24 hours. After delivery the server's signed Texas Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed to you, giving you the proof to file.
What a Process Server Costs in Bellmead: Three Flat Tiers
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard Service | $69 |
| Rush Service | $119 |
| 24-Hour Service | $169 |
That table is the full price list, and the pricing page and order form match it. McLennan County's constables and sheriff can serve as well, and the commissioners court decides what they charge under Local Government Code 118.131. A private server is yet another way.
Who May Serve Papers in Bellmead: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
In Bellmead, as in every Texas town, being involved in the lawsuit means being barred from serving it. Rule 103 spells that out. Once you are outside the lawsuit, the next requirement is a role: law enforcement officer, adult named by a written court order, or process server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. See the certification guide for the credential.
Where Bellmead Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Waco is the McLennan County seat, and the McLennan County Courthouse is at 501 Washington Avenue, Waco, TX 76701-1300, about 4.0 miles from Bellmead in a straight line. Small money claims up to $20,000 (excluding interest) and evictions are justice court matters, divorces not. A county court may also hear claims from over $200 up to $20,000 and bigger civil cases, over $500 up to $325,000 may be heard by a statutory county court or a district court. Which precinct covers an address depends on that address, and the justice court clerk can confirm it. The McLennan County page has more.
Eviction Notices in Bellmead: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Before a Bellmead landlord sues, the tenant must have been given a written notice to vacate. The statute sets three days as the floor, but a lease or agreement may set another period. Accepted delivery includes mail, a conspicuous place inside the premises, hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older, and electronic communication agreed in writing. Weekends and holidays are counted in the days; a deadline on one shifts to the next business day. Then the sworn petition goes to justice court. A hired process server can deliver the notice. The eviction citation must be served by a sheriff or constable, and an alias citation can be requested after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Bellmead Defendants
For a Bellmead spouse, divorce service starts with hand delivery or registered or certified mail with return receipt requested. If that fails, the plaintiff may ask for court-approved service under Rule 106(b), backing the request with a sworn statement of likely locations and earlier attempts. The judge might allow papers left with someone over 16, or delivery by email or social media. A business is served through its registered agent, a corporation's president or vice president, or the Secretary of State. Default judgment cannot be entered until ten days after proof of service is on file. The Rule 106(b) guide has more.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Bellmead
Bellmead Police Department takes local reports. Ascension Providence, 6901 Medical Parkway, Waco, TX 76712, is about 8.8 miles away, and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest, 100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX 76712, about 11.4 miles. A subpoena is handed to the witness as a copy, with any fee the law requires. The witness fee is $10 for each day of attendance and the party who summons pays it; a records custodian is owed $1. Nonparty documents require 10 days' notice to all parties before service. See the fee guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Bellmead
Bellmead has ZIP code 76705. Waco, Lacy-Lakeview and Beverly Hills are its neighbors.
Bellmead Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. Rule 103 excludes parties.
What if the person avoids service?
Write down each attempt and ask for a Rule 106(b) order. The services page and the FAQ go further.