In Callender Lake, Texas, an unincorporated Van Zandt County community, a process server delivers citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate. On Standard Service the attempt in Callender Lake comes within 5 business days. Rush Service cuts that to within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service cuts it to within 24 hours. After delivery you receive the signed Return of Service by email. Callender Lake is a Census-designated place of 1,090 people, about 16.4 miles from the courthouse in Canton, with no city government; the Van Zandt County Sheriff's Office serves it.
What a Process Server Costs in Callender Lake: Three Flat Tiers
Pay $69 for the Standard tier. Rush is $119 and 24-Hour is $169. A Texas state-court citation or summons adds a $100 fee. The pricing page has the details, and the order form starts service. The sheriff and constables charge fees the Van Zandt County commissioners court sets under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Callender Lake: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 allows a sheriff or constable, an adult authorized by law or written order, or a Judicial Branch Certification Commission certified process server to serve. That server's return is signed under penalty of perjury. Parties may not serve.
Where Callender Lake Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Van Zandt County Courthouse is at 121 East Dallas Street, Canton, TX 75103, in the county seat. Van Zandt County justice court handles evictions and claims up to $20,000; the county court shares claims over $200 up to that cap; the district court hears divorce. Which justice precinct takes a Callender Lake case depends on the address in dispute, so the justice court clerk is the one to confirm it.
Eviction Notices in Callender Lake: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
At least three days' written notice to vacate is required unless a lease sets otherwise. Mail, hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older, or a copy left inside the residence in a conspicuous place all qualify. The suit is filed in the justice court of the precinct where the property lies, and only the Van Zandt County Sheriff's Office or a constable may serve the citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Callender Lake Defendants
The respondent is served in person or by certified mail. After failed attempts, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion can win an order for delivery to an adult at the home or by email. Companies are served through registered agents.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Callender Lake
UT Health East Texas Athens Hospital, 2000 South Palestine St, Athens, TX 75751, is about 15.7 miles away; Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital, 1814 Roseland Boulevard, Tyler, TX 75701, about 23.4 miles; CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital, 800 East Dawson, Tyler, TX 75701, about 23.8 miles. The witness fee is $10 per day of attendance; the records custodian fee is $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Callender Lake
Callender Lake uses ZIP code 75778. Brownsboro, Van and Athens are nearby; the Van Zandt County hub lists more.
Callender Lake Process Server FAQ
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent, president or a vice president.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Only with a Rule 106(b) court order.
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
Ten days after the return is filed.