Bloomington lies between Victoria and Port Lavaca, and a process server working Victoria County, Texas can deliver its citations, divorce petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate. Choose a tier and the attempt comes within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours; when the papers are delivered, you receive a signed Return of Service by email. Bloomington is an unincorporated community, a Census-designated place of 2,082 people with no city government, and Victoria County provides its courts and law enforcement.
What a Process Server Costs in Bloomington: Three Flat Tiers
Bloomington service is priced in three flat tiers. At $69 Standard Service gets a Bloomington address its attempt within 5 business days. When the clock matters, Rush Service at $119 makes the attempt within 48 hours. The 24-Hour tier is $169 and makes it within 24 hours. A $100 fee is added for any Texas state-court citation or summons. You can read each tier on the pricing page and upload Bloomington papers through the order form. Victoria County's commissioners court decides yearly what the sheriff and constables charge under Local Government Code 118.131, and a private server is another way.
Who May Serve Papers in Bloomington: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Texas Rule 103 permits sheriffs, constables, adults named in a written court order, and process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission to serve citations. The parties cannot. The Victoria County Sheriff's Office polices Bloomington, and its deputies and the Victoria County constables serve process too.
Where Bloomington Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Victoria County Courthouse at 115 North Bridge Street, Victoria, TX 77901 is about 12.2 miles from Bloomington, in the county seat. Victoria County justice courts hear evictions and claims up to $20,000; the county court handles claims over $200 up to $20,000 as well; divorces are district court cases. The address in dispute determines the justice precinct, and the Victoria County justice court clerk can confirm it.
Eviction Notices in Bloomington: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
The written notice to vacate gives the tenant at least three days unless the lease sets another term. It may be mailed, handed to a tenant 16 or older, placed inside the home in a conspicuous spot, or sent electronically if agreed in writing. Once the suit is filed, a sheriff's deputy or constable must serve the eviction citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Bloomington Defendants
The respondent should be served personally. If attempts fail, Rule 106(b) lets the court approve delivery to an adult over 16 at the residence or by email or social media, on a sworn statement of where and how service was tried. See our Rule 106(b) guide.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Bloomington
Citizens Medical Center, 2701 Hospital Drive, Victoria, TX 77901, is about 12.1 miles away; De Tar Hospital Navarro, 506 E San Antonio St, Victoria, TX 77901, about 12.6 miles; Memorial Medical Center, 701 N Virginia St, Port Lavaca, TX 77979, about 17.2 miles. A subpoenaed witness is paid $10 for each day of attendance at service, and a records custodian $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Bloomington
Bloomington uses ZIPs 77905 and 77951; Victoria, Quail Creek and Port Lavaca are its neighbors.
Bloomington Process Server FAQ
What if the person avoids service?
A sworn account of each Bloomington attempt is the basis for a Rule 106(b) motion.
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. Rule 103 keeps the parties from serving their own Victoria County case.