Blanco gives its name to Blanco County, but the county seat is Johnson City, 12.4 miles away, so a process server in Blanco, TX often delivers papers for cases filed at a courthouse outside town. About 1,680 people live in this Texas city, which has its own police department. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate can get an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and a signed Return of Service is emailed.
What a Process Server Costs in Blanco: Three Flat Tiers
The first tier, Standard Service at $69 buys an attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service at $119 buys one within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service at $169 buys one within 24 hours. Compare them on the pricing page or go straight to the order form. If you prefer a constable or sheriff, remember that the Blanco County commissioners court sets their fees under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Blanco: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
The Rule 103 list is short: sheriffs and constables, adults a court order names, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Parties and interested people are out.
Where Blanco Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Blanco County Courthouses are at 101 East Pecan Drive in Johnson City, about 12.4 miles from Blanco in a straight line. Justice court decides civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest and evictions. County court covers $200 to $20,000 and statutory county court covers civil cases above $500 up to $325,000. The justice court clerk can confirm the precinct for an address. The Blanco County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Blanco: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Blanco landlords start with a written notice to vacate of at least three days, unless the lease says otherwise. They can mail it, leave it somewhere conspicuous inside the home, or hand it to a tenant 16 or older, and a private server can do the hand delivery. Only a sheriff or constable serves the eviction citation, and an alias is possible after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Blanco Defendants
Citations are delivered personally or by registered or certified mail. If those fail, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion can ask the court to approve another method. Registered agents accept papers for companies. Courts require ten days on file for proof of service before any default judgment.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Blanco
The Blanco Police Department is local. No hospital turned up within range, so records subpoenas usually go to the nearest hospital system, which the lawyer on the case can identify. A witness is owed $10 for each day of attendance, and a records custodian is owed $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Blanco
Blanco's ZIP code is 78606. Johnson City and Woodcreek are neighboring cities.
Blanco Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, a party cannot.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Only with a Rule 106(b) order.