Columbus is the seat of Colorado County, a city of 3,699 on 3.0 square miles, and a process server in Columbus, Texas can reach the courthouse about 1.1 miles away. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate are served as Standard at $69 (attempt within 5 business days), Rush at $119 (within 48 hours) or 24-Hour at $169 (within 24 hours). Delivery ends in a signed Rule 107 Return of Service by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Columbus: Three Flat Tiers
Price follows speed. Standard Service ($69) waits up to 5 business days for an attempt, Rush Service ($119) goes out within 48 hours, and the 24-Hour Service ($169) goes within 24 hours. Browse the pricing page, then order. Colorado County constables and sheriff bill under commissioners court fees (Local Gov't Code 118.131).
Who May Serve Papers in Columbus: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
The people who may serve under Rule 103 are sheriffs and constables, adults 18 or older authorized in writing by a court, and certified process servers credentialed by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Interested persons, including the plaintiff, may not.
Where Columbus Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Colorado County Courthouse, 400 Spring Street, is about 1.1 miles from Columbus. Evictions and civil claims up to $20,000 are justice court cases. The county court shares claims above $200 while a statutory county court reaches $325,000. As precinct depends on where the disputed address sits, the justice court clerk can confirm. The Colorado County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Columbus: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A landlord must give written notice to vacate: three days at least, unless the lease says otherwise. Delivery by mail, inside placement in a conspicuous place, or hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older is valid, and a private server can deliver by hand. Once the landlord sues, the eviction citation belongs to the Colorado County sheriff or constable.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Columbus Defendants
Hand the citation and petition to the defendant or mail them return receipt. When that fails, a judge may order another method under Rule 106(b) after a sworn motion about where the defendant may be found. Companies are served via a registered agent. A default is barred until ten days after the return is filed.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Columbus
Columbus Community Hospital, 110 Shult Dr, is about 1.1 miles away. Rice Medical Center, 600 South Austin Road, Eagle Lake, is about 15.0 miles, and Bellville Medical Center, 44 N Cummings St, Bellville, about 24.6 miles. Columbus has its own Police Department too. A witness is owed $10 a day at service; a records custodian $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Columbus
ZIP 78934 is Columbus's. Weimar and Eagle Lake are neighbors.
Columbus Process Server FAQ
Can the plaintiff serve?
No.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.