Need a process server in Conroe, Texas, for a Montgomery County case? Citations and petitions are typical, subpoenas and notices to vacate are covered too, and the service tiers promise an attempt within 5 business days, within 48 hours or within 24 hours. After the papers change hands you receive a signed Rule 107 Return of Service by email. Conroe is the Montgomery County seat, home to 89,995 people across 75.9 square miles, so county filings and the city share one address book.
What a Process Server Costs in Conroe: Three Flat Tiers
Choosing a tier means choosing the speed of the attempt. Standard Service costs $69 and the attempt happens within 5 business days. Rush Service costs $119 and brings the attempt within 48 hours. At $169 24-Hour Service means an attempt within 24 hours. Compare them on the pricing page and order through the order form.
Montgomery County's constables and the sheriff charge fees the commissioners court fixes each year under Local Government Code 118.131. Private service sits beside that option rather than replacing it.
Who May Serve Papers in Conroe: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Under Rule 103, service can be made by a sheriff, constable or other authorized officer, by someone certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission, or by an adult 18 or older holding written court permission. The one hard limit: no person with an interest in the suit may serve in it. Certification is granted under Supreme Court order and expires on the last day of the month of its second anniversary when it is not renewed. Our Rule 103 guide lays out the details.
Where Conroe Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Montgomery County Courthouse at 301 North Main Street, Conroe, TX 77301 is about 2.0 miles from the city, and Conroe is the county seat. A justice court handles civil claims through $20,000 not counting interest, along with eviction suits and certain lien enforcement. It does not hear divorces, defamation or slander cases, questions of land title, or suits to enforce a land lien.
County courts share authority with justice courts for amounts above $200 and up to $20,000. Statutory county courts share civil cases with the district court between $500 and $325,000 excluding interest, damages, penalties, fees and costs. Your justice court precinct turns on where the disputed address is, and the county justice court clerk can confirm that. The Montgomery County page offers a wider view.
Eviction Notices in Conroe: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Under the law that applies to eviction suits filed from January 1, 2026, a landlord gives written notice first. At least three days is required unless the written lease or agreement chooses another time. If rent is the issue, the notice may demand payment or vacating. Mailing it, placing it inside the premises where it will be seen, handing it to a tenant who is 16 or older, or sending it electronically under a written agreement are all acceptable. Time counts include weekends and holidays, shifting to the next business day when the final day lands on one.
A private process server can hand over that notice. The eviction case itself belongs to the sheriff or constable for service of the citation, and when 5 business days pass after filing without service, the landlord can request an alias citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Conroe Defendants
Delivering the citation and petition personally, or mailing them registered or certified mail with return receipt requested, is how Texas begins. A failed effort opens the door to Rule 106(b): the movant swears to the locations where the defendant may be found and the specifics of what was tried, and the court can approve leaving the papers with anyone over 16 there, or email, social media or similar tools. Absent a court order, a citation cannot go to a roommate or be posted on a door. See the substituted service guide.
A corporation is reached through its president, a vice president or its registered agent, and the Secretary of State covers cases where the agent cannot be located. A default judgment has to wait ten days after proof of service is filed, with filing day and judgment day left out of the count.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Conroe
Conroe has three hospitals close by. HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe, 504 Medical Center Blvd, Conroe, TX 77304, is about 3.2 miles away. Aspire Hospital, 2006 South Loop 336 West, Suite 500, Conroe, TX 77304, is about 3.3 miles away. St Luke's the Woodlands Hospital, 17200 St Luke's Way, the Woodlands, TX 77384, is about 8.7 miles away. The Conroe Police Department is the city agency if reports are needed.
A witness collects $10 for each day of attendance, paid when the subpoena is served, and a custodian who produces records collects $1. People living within 150 miles of the county where the suit is pending can be subpoenaed. A subpoena for documents from a nonparty requires 10 days' notice to the parties before it is served. The witness fee guide walks through intake.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Conroe
Conroe uses ZIP codes 77301, 77303 and 77304. Neighbors include Panorama Village, Willis and Cut and Shoot.
Conroe Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, since parties are barred from serving their own suit. Choose a constable, a sheriff or a certified process server instead.
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
Ten days, counted from the day proof of service reaches the clerk, leaving out filing day and judgment day.
How is a company served?
Through an agent for service such as its registered agent, with the Secretary of State as backup.