Celina is huge by area, 48.3 square miles, and it sits in both Collin and Denton counties, so a process server in Celina, Texas has some ground to cover. The city has 16,876 residents. Papers delivered include citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices. Standard Service makes the attempt within 5 business days. A Rush Service order brings it within 48 hours, and a 24-Hour Service order within 24 hours. The server's signed Rule 107 Return of Service reaches your email when the papers have been delivered. From Celina to the Collin County Courthouse in McKinney is about 11.2 miles.
What a Process Server Costs in Celina: Three Flat Tiers
Celina has the same three tiers as the rest of this site. Standard Service costs $69. Rush Service costs $119. 24-Hour Service costs $169. The pricing page shows them, and the order form takes the choice. Constables and sheriffs in Collin and Denton counties can serve too, with fees set by each commissioners court under Local Government Code 118.131. A private server is an alternative.
Who May Serve Papers in Celina: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Two counties, one rule. Rule 103 is the same in Collin and Denton counties, and it allows sheriffs, constables and other persons authorized by law, adults 18 or older named in a written court order, and process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. It excludes parties and other interested persons. Certification lasts two years, then needs renewal; the JBCC guide has the details.
Where Celina Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
For Collin County, the seat is McKinney, home of the Collin County Courthouse at 2100 Bloomdale Road, McKinney, TX 75071-8318, about 11.2 miles from Celina in a straight line. The Denton County side of the city points to Denton County courts instead. A civil claim up to $20,000 (excluding interest) or an eviction goes to justice court; a divorce does not. Amounts from over $200 up to $20,000 can also go to a county court, and civil cases from over $500 up to $325,000 may be heard by a statutory county court or a district court. Ask the justice court clerk which precinct covers the address. The Collin County page has more.
Eviction Notices in Celina: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Before a Celina landlord can ask a court for possession, the tenant must be given written notice to vacate. The minimum is three days, unless the lease or agreement says shorter or longer. Mail qualifies. So does a conspicuous placement inside the premises, a hand-off to a tenant 16 or older, or electronic communication agreed in writing. The period includes weekends and holidays, with a last day on one moving to the next business day. A sworn petition then goes to the justice court where the property sits. A private server can deliver the notice, but a sheriff or constable must serve the eviction citation, and an alias citation is possible after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Celina Defendants
For a divorce, the citation and petition must reach the spouse personally or by registered or certified mail with return receipt. A spouse who cannot be reached can be served by another route if the court allows it under Rule 106(b), on a motion with a sworn statement of likely locations and earlier efforts. Judges have allowed leaving papers with someone over 16 and sending them by email or social media. A company is served through its registered agent, a president or vice president of a corporation, or the Secretary of State. A default judgment is not possible before ten days of proof of service are on file. The Rule 106(b) guide has more.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Celina
Celina Police Department is the local agency. Hospitals in range: Methodist Celina Medical Center, 1500 S Dallas Parkway, Celina, TX 75009 (about 2.9 miles), Cook Childrens Medical Center Prosper, 4100 W University Drive, Prosper, TX 75078 (about 5.7 miles), and Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Mckinney, 5252 West University Drive, McKinney, TX 75071 (about 9.9 miles). Subpoena service is a copy handed to the witness with any fee the law requires. The summoning party owes a witness $10 per day of attendance, and a records custodian is owed $1. Records from a nonparty require 10 days' notice to all parties first. See the fee guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Celina
Celina is served by ZIP codes 75009 and 75078. Prosper, Pilot Point, Gunter, Aubrey and McKinney are its neighbors.
Celina Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. Parties cannot serve under Rule 103.
What if the person avoids service?
Keep notes on every try and ask for a Rule 106(b) order. See services and the FAQ.