Burnet is the Burnet County seat, a city of 6,446 where the courthouse is only 0.8 miles from the center, and a process server in Burnet, Texas can serve citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate for it. An attempt happens within 5 business days, within 48 hours or within 24 hours depending on the tier, and a signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed afterward. The city has its own police department and a hospital 4.4 miles away.
Burnet Rates: Flat Prices for a Process Server
- Standard Service is the $69 choice, with an attempt within 5 business days.
- Rush Service is the $119 choice, with an attempt within 48 hours.
- 24-Hour Service is the $169 choice, with an attempt within 24 hours.
Use the pricing page to compare and the order form to book. The sheriff and constables of Burnet County have fees of their own, adopted by commissioners court under Local Government Code 118.131, and private service is another route.
Who May Serve Papers in Burnet: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Texas Rule 103 permits service by officers of the law, by adults 18 or older authorized in writing by the court, and by process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. It bars the parties and persons interested in the outcome. The certification guide is helpful.
Where Burnet Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Burnet is the county seat. The Burnet County Courthouse - On - The - Square is at 220 South Pierce Street, Burnet, TX 78611, about 0.8 miles from the center. The justice court handles evictions and civil claims up to $20,000. The county court overlaps from $200 to $20,000; and a statutory county court may hear civil cases from $500 to $325,000. The justice precinct follows the address in dispute, which the justice court clerk can confirm. See the Burnet County hub.
Eviction Notices in Burnet: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Eviction in Burnet begins with a letter, not a lawsuit. The landlord writes a notice to vacate that allows three days or more, subject to the lease. The notice can go by mail, into the hands of a tenant at least 16, inside the unit, or by email where the tenant agreed on paper. Because weekends and holidays are counted, a deadline falling on one shifts to the next business day. The landlord then files a sworn petition in justice court, and a sheriff or constable serves the citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Burnet Defendants
District court is the venue for divorce. The citation and petition should reach the defendant directly or through certified mail with return receipt. If that fails, the filer can swear out a Rule 106(b) motion detailing likely locations and earlier attempts, and the judge may authorize email, social media or papers left with an adult over 16. The Rule 106(b) guide has examples. Corporate defendants are served through registered agents. A plaintiff must wait ten days after filing the return to request default.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Burnet
Burnet Police Department is the local agency. Hospitals in range: Ascension Seton Highland Lakes (Highway 281 South, Burnet, TX 78611, about 4.4 miles), Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Marble Falls (810 W Highway 71, Marble Falls, TX 78654, about 17.0 miles) and AdventHealth Rollins Brook (608 North Key Avenue, Lampasas, TX 76550, about 22.4 miles). The party issuing a subpoena owes a witness $10 per day and a records custodian $1; as the subpoena guide explains.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Burnet
Burnet uses 78611. Bertram, Meadowlakes and Marble Falls are the neighbors listed.
Burnet Process Server FAQ
Am I permitted to deliver my own petition?
No, because a litigant cannot serve process.
When is door posting ever valid?
When the judge has granted a Rule 106(b) order that says so.
What goes on file after service?
A return of service signed by the person who served, which a certified server signs under penalty of perjury.