Canadian is the seat of Hemphill County, a city of 2,332 on 1.3 square miles, and the courthouse is about 0.2 miles from town, so a process server in Canadian, Texas has almost no travel to build in. Papers such as citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate go out at Standard for $69 (attempt within 5 business days), Rush for $119 (within 48 hours) or 24-Hour for $169 (within 24 hours), and the signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed afterward.
What a Process Server Costs in Canadian: Three Flat Tiers
Canadian has the same three tiers as everywhere on this site, and the tier name tells you the speed. Standard at $69 is the unhurried one. Rush at $119 sets the attempt within 48 hours. 24-Hour at $169 sets it within a day. See the pricing page or begin at /order. Hemphill County's commissioners court adopts the fees that its sheriff and constables charge (Local Gov't Code 118.131).
Who May Serve Papers in Canadian: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Texas keeps process service to a defined group. Under Rule 103 that means a sheriff or constable, an adult at least 18 years old who has been named in a written court order, or a process server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Being a party, or having any interest in the outcome, disqualifies a person.
Where Canadian Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Canadian is the county seat, and the Hemphill County Courthouse at 400 Main Street is about 0.2 miles from the center of town. Small civil claims up to $20,000 and evictions go to justice court. Claims above $200 can also be filed in county court, and statutory county courts take cases up to $325,000. The address in dispute determines the precinct, and the county's justice court clerk can confirm which. The Hemphill County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Canadian: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
For eviction suits filed in 2026 and after, Texas requires the landlord to deliver written notice to vacate first, with three days as the baseline unless a lease sets something else. In Canadian the notice can be mailed, tucked inside the unit in a conspicuous place, or placed in the hands of a tenant who is 16 or older; a private server can handle the last. The citation for the suit itself is delivered by a sheriff or constable.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Canadian Defendants
Divorce service starts with a plain attempt: put the citation and petition in the defendant's hands, or mail them and collect a return receipt. A defendant who cannot be found may be served another way once a judge allows it under Rule 106(b), on a sworn statement of where the person could be located and what was tried. A business answers through its registered agent. The clerk must keep the return on file ten days before a default can issue.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Canadian
Hemphill County Hospital, 1020 S 4th St, is about 0.5 miles from Canadian and is the one hospital on file. A subpoenaed witness is owed $10 for each day of attendance, due when the subpoena is served, and a records custodian is owed $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Canadian
Canadian uses ZIP code 79014.
Canadian Process Server FAQ
May I serve my own papers?
No.
What if the defendant keeps avoiding service?
Ask for a Rule 106(b) order, backed by a sworn account of each attempt.