Clifton is a city of 3,468 in Bosque County, about 10.7 miles from the county seat of Meridian, and a process server in Clifton, Texas can serve citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate on a choice of clocks: Standard at $69 (attempt within 5 business days), Rush at $119 (within 48 hours) or 24-Hour at $169 (within 24 hours). The signed Return of Service under Rule 107 reaches you by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Clifton: Three Flat Tiers
If five business days is enough time, $69 covers Standard Service. If it is not, Rush Service at $119 puts the attempt within 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service at $169 puts it within 24 hours. The pricing page has all three, and /order opens a request. Bosque County officers' fees are adopted by the commissioners court (Local Gov't Code 118.131).
Who May Serve Papers in Clifton: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
A sheriff or constable may serve under Rule 103. So may an adult 18 or older whom a court has authorized in writing, and so may a process server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Parties and interested persons may not.
Where Clifton Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Bosque County Courthouse, 110 South Main Street, Meridian, is about 10.7 miles from Clifton. Justice court decides evictions and civil claims up to $20,000. County court shares claims above $200. A statutory county court reaches $325,000. For the precinct, the address in dispute controls, and the county's justice court clerk can confirm. Read the Bosque County hub.
Eviction Notices in Clifton: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Landlords must give at least three days of written notice to vacate unless the lease says otherwise. Delivery by mail, inside placement in a conspicuous place, or hand to a tenant 16 or older all work, and a private server can do the hand delivery. The citation for the court case itself must be served by a sheriff or constable.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Clifton Defendants
Hand-deliver the citation and petition, or mail them return receipt requested. If that fails, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion can ask the judge for permission to leave them with an adult at a likely address. Registered agents accept service for companies. Ten days must pass after the return is filed before a default.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Clifton
Goodall Witcher Hospital, 101 Posey Avenue, Clifton, is about 3.2 miles away. Clifton keeps a police department of its own. A witness gets $10 per day at service; a custodian $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Clifton
Clifton is ZIP 76634. Meridian, Valley Mills and Whitney are neighbors.
Clifton Process Server FAQ
Can I serve my own papers?
No.
How is a corporation served?
Through its registered agent.