In Carter, Texas, a Parker County community of 1,637 residents, a process server can deliver citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate. Standard Service sets the attempt within 5 business days; Rush Service sets it within 48 hours; 24-Hour Service sets it within 24 hours. Carter customers receive a signed Return of Service by email after each delivery. Carter is a Census-designated place, unincorporated and without a city government, so its lawsuits are filed in Parker County courts and the county sheriff covers law enforcement.
Carter Process Server Pricing: Three Flat Tiers
The cheapest tier is Standard Service at $69. Rush Service is priced at $119 and 24-Hour Service at $169 on the pricing page. When the paper is a Texas state-court citation or summons, the total includes an extra $100 fee. Send papers through the order form. Parker County constables and the sheriff are another route, with fees the commissioners court adopts under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Carter: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 permits a sheriff, a constable, an adult 18 or older authorized by law or written court order, or a process server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Anyone who is a party or interested in the result cannot serve. A certification is good until the last day of the month of its second anniversary, and then needs renewal.
Where Carter Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Carter's filings go to Weatherford, where the Parker County Courthouse sits at 1 Courthouse Square, Weatherford, TX 76086, about 11.5 miles away in the county seat. Parker County justice courts take evictions and claims up to $20,000; the county court overlaps above $200. The precinct is set by the address in dispute; the Parker County justice court clerk can say which applies.
Eviction Notices in Carter: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
At least three days' written notice to vacate is the rule, unless the lease sets a different period. Mail, delivery to a tenant 16 or older, a notice left inside the home in a conspicuous place, or agreed electronic delivery all qualify. Weekend days count toward that notice period, but a last day falling on a weekend or holiday moves to the next business day. After filing, the Parker County Sheriff's Office or a constable serves the eviction citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Carter Defendants
A divorce citation is served by handing it with the petition to the respondent, or by certified mail. When that fails, the court can order substituted service under Rule 106(b), such as email or leaving papers with an adult over 16, after reviewing a sworn statement of the attempts. A company named in a Carter lawsuit is served through its registered agent. Default needs the return on file ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Carter
Medical City Weatherford, 713 E Anderson St, is about 12.1 miles away, and Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle, 108 Denver Trail in Azle, about 12.2 miles. A subpoena for law enforcement records in Carter goes to the Parker County Sheriff's Office. Witnesses get $10 per day at service; records custodians get $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Carter
Carter addresses use ZIP 76082 or 76085. Springtown, Reno and Weatherford are nearby; see the Parker County hub.
Carter Process Server FAQ
What if the person avoids service?
Write down every attempt and ask for a Rule 106(b) order.
How is a company served?
Deliver to the registered agent, or if it is a corporation, hand the papers to its president or a vice president.
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. Texas bars a party from serving process.