Cedar Park lies mostly in Williamson County and partly in Travis County, so a process server in Cedar Park, Texas needs to know which county's court issued the papers. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate are all delivered on an attempt 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 as proof. The city has 77,598 residents and covers 25.6 square miles.
What a Process Server Costs in Cedar Park: Three Flat Tiers
Cost depends only on timing. Standard Service costs $69 and the attempt is made within 5 business days. Rush Service is $119 and its attempt comes within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service is $169 and its attempt comes within 24 hours. You can read more on the pricing page or use the order form.
County constables and sheriffs set fees through the commissioners court under Local Government Code 118.131. That means fees depend on whether the case is in Williamson or Travis County. Private service is simply another alternative.
Who May Serve Papers in Cedar Park: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Under Rule 103, a sheriff, constable or person authorized by law can serve. An adult 18 or older can serve with written court-order authority. A person certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission can serve. A party or interested person cannot. If requested, the clerk makes service by registered or certified mail. Certification expires on the last day of the month of the second anniversary unless renewed, and the certification guide explains more.
Where Cedar Park Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Cedar Park is not the county seat; Georgetown is. The Williamson County Justice Center at 405 Martin Luther King Street, Georgetown, TX 78626 is about 12.1 miles from Cedar Park. A suit involving the Travis County side would be filed in Travis County courts. Justice courts take civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest, evictions and some lien enforcement, but never divorces, slander, land title or lien-on-land suits.
County courts overlap with justice courts for amounts over $200 up to $20,000. Statutory county courts overlap with district courts for civil cases over $500 up to $325,000 excluding interest, damages, penalties, fees and costs. The address in dispute fixes the justice court precinct, and the justice court clerk can confirm. See the Williamson County hub.
Eviction Notices in Cedar Park: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
For suits filed on or after January 1, 2026, a landlord first sends a written notice to vacate, at least three days unless the lease or agreement says another period. A notice to pay rent or vacate can be used for nonpayment. Delivery may be by mail, inside the premises in a conspicuous place, by hand to a tenant aged 16 or more, or electronically under a written agreement. Weekends and holidays count, with a final day on one rolling to the next business day.
A private server can deliver the notice. The eviction citation must be served by a sheriff or constable, and an alias citation can be requested after 5 business days from filing without service.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Cedar Park Defendants
Personal delivery or registered or certified mail with return receipt requested starts the process for a citation and petition. After failure, Rule 106(b) lets a court authorize another method on a motion carrying a sworn statement or declaration under penalty of perjury with likely locations and the facts of the efforts so far. A court order may permit leaving the papers with someone over 16 there, or email or social media. A door or a roommate does not count without an order. The Rule 106(b) guide is the place to start.
A registered agent receives service for a company, as do a corporation's president and vice presidents, and the Secretary of State is the fallback. Ten days of proof of service on file, not counting filing or judgment day, must pass before a default judgment.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Cedar Park
Ascension Seton Cedar Park, 1401 Medical Parkway, Cedar Park, TX 78613, is about 1.5 miles away. Texas Childrens Hospital North Austin Campus, 9835 North Lake Creek Parkway Bldg A, Austin, TX 78717, is about 2.9 miles away, and Brushy Creek Family Hospital LLC, 230 Deer Ridge Dr, Round Rock, TX 78681, is about 5.8 miles away. The Cedar Park Police Department is the city agency.
The summoning party pays a witness $10 per day of attendance when serving the subpoena, and a records custodian is owed $1. A witness within 150 miles of the county where the suit is pending can be subpoenaed. A subpoena for nonparty documents requires notice to the parties at least 10 days before it is served. See the witness fee guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Cedar Park
Cedar Park uses ZIP code 78613. Neighbors include Austin, Leander and Jonestown.
Cedar Park Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. Parties and interested people are barred, so use an officer, a certified process server or a court-authorized adult.
What if the person avoids service?
A Rule 106(b) motion can ask for another method, using details of where and when service was tried.