Clarendon is the Donley County seat, and a process server in Clarendon, TX covers a city of about 1,880 people that holds its own courthouse annex. The service menu is the same for citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate: an attempt within 5 business days, within 48 hours or within 24 hours. When it is done, the customer is emailed a signed Return of Service.
What a Process Server Costs in Clarendon: Three Flat Tiers
Pick a tier by deadline. Standard Service ($69) targets an attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service ($119) targets one within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service ($169) targets one within 24 hours. The pricing page lists them and the order form gets a job moving. If you consider a constable or sheriff instead, Donley County's commissioners court sets those fees under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Clarendon: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
According to Rule 103, service can be made by a sheriff or constable, by an adult a judge has authorized in writing, or by a server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Parties and interested people are not allowed to do it.
Where Clarendon Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Donley County Courthouse Annex is at 300 South Sully Street in Clarendon, about 0.1 miles away. Justice court hears civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest, plus evictions; county court shares $200 to $20,000; statutory county court reaches civil cases above $500 up to $325,000. For the precinct that covers a particular address, ask the county's justice court clerk. See the Donley County hub.
Eviction Notices in Clarendon: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Texas landlords owe a written notice to vacate of at least three days before filing, unless the lease provides otherwise. Delivery by mail, by leaving it conspicuously inside the home, or by hand to a tenant 16 or older is allowed, and a private server can do it by hand. The citation after filing may be served only by a sheriff or constable, and an alias is allowed once 5 business days have passed.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Clarendon Defendants
Citations are meant to reach a defendant by personal delivery or by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. A defendant who evades both may be served another way if the court signs an order on a sworn Rule 106(b) motion. For a corporation, its president, vice president or registered agent can accept. A default judgment cannot be granted until proof of service has been on file for ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Clarendon
Clarendon has no police department in the data, and no hospital turned up within range, so records subpoenas usually go to the nearest hospital system. The party calling a witness pays $10 for each day of attendance when the subpoena is served, and a records custodian is owed $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Clarendon
Clarendon's ZIP code is 79226, and the data lists no neighboring cities.
Clarendon Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, since the plaintiff and defendant cannot serve process.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent, or through an officer such as the president.
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
Ten days after the proof of service is on file, excluding filing day and judgment day.