Bonham is the Fannin County seat, and the county courthouse is about 1.0 miles from the city's center, so a process server in Bonham, Texas can reach it quickly. Bonham's 10,405 residents live across 9.8 square miles. Order Standard Service for an attempt within 5 business days, Rush Service for 48 hours, or 24-Hour Service for 24 hours, and the paper can be a citation, petition, subpoena or notice. A signed Rule 107 Return of Service arrives by email after the handoff.
What a Process Server Costs in Bonham: Three Flat Tiers
- Standard Service is $69 and takes the longest.
- Rush Service is $119 and takes less time.
- 24-Hour Service is $169 and takes the least.
The pricing page and the order form display this identical list. A Fannin County constable or the sheriff may also serve; their fees are decided by the commissioners court (Local Government Code 118.131) and are not shown here. A private server is another option.
Who May Serve Papers in Bonham: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
The Bonham version of Rule 103: those with a stake in the lawsuit are shut out, including the person who filed it. Those who remain eligible are sheriffs and constables and others authorized by law, adults 18 or older named in a written court order, and process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. The certification guide has more.
Where Bonham Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Bonham is its own county seat. The Fannin County Courthouse is at 101 East Sam Rayburn Drive, Bonham, TX 75418, about 1.0 miles from the city's center. Justice court handles civil claims up to $20,000 (excluding interest) and eviction suits; a divorce goes elsewhere. County courts also hear amounts over $200 up to $20,000 and a civil case over $500 up to $325,000 might be heard by a statutory county court or a district court. A call to the justice court clerk will confirm the precinct for an address. See the Fannin County page.
Eviction Notices in Bonham: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
An eviction in Bonham opens with the landlord's written notice to vacate. Three days is the minimum, unless a lease or agreement sets another period. The statute accepts mail, a conspicuous placement inside the premises, hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older, and electronic communication agreed in writing. Calendar days all count, and a final day on a weekend or holiday moves to the next business day. After that the landlord brings a sworn petition to the justice court. A private process server can deliver the notice but cannot serve the eviction citation, which a sheriff or constable must; an alias citation is available after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Bonham Defendants
In a Fannin County divorce, the citation and petition are meant to reach the spouse by hand or by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested. If neither works, the plaintiff may seek court approval for another method under Rule 106(b), with a sworn statement of likely locations and earlier attempts. The judge may approve leaving the papers with someone over 16, or using email or social media. A company defendant is served through its registered agent, a corporation's president or vice president, or the Secretary of State. A default judgment has to wait ten days after the proof of service is filed. The Rule 106(b) guide has more.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Bonham
Bonham Police Department takes local reports. Tmc- Bonham Hospital, 504 Lipscomb Street, Bonham, TX 75418, is about 1.5 miles away, and Baylor Scott and White Surgical Hospital at Sherma, 3601 Calais Drive, Sherman, TX 75090, about 24.5 miles. The server hands the witness a copy of the subpoena together with whatever fee the law requires. Whoever summons a witness owes $10 for each day of attendance, and a records custodian is owed $1. For a nonparty's documents, all parties get 10 days' notice. See the fee guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Bonham
Bonham has ZIP code 75418. Whitewright, Bells and Leonard are nearby.
Bonham Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. A party is barred by Rule 103.
What if the person avoids service?
Keep notes on each try and ask for a Rule 106(b) order. See the services page and the FAQ.