A process server in Dalhart, Texas, a city of 8,442 that sits in Dallam County and partly in Hartley County, can serve citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate. Attempts occur within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours by tier, and a signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed as proof. The courthouse is about 0.6 miles away, and so is Coon Memorial Hospital.
Dalhart Pricing: Three Flat Tiers for a Process Server
See the pricing page and begin on the order form.
- Standard Service at $69 includes an attempt within 5 business days
- Rush Service at $119 includes an attempt within 48 hours
- 24-Hour Service at $169 includes an attempt within 24 hours
Constables and sheriffs in Dallam and Hartley counties also serve, and each county's commissioners court sets their fees (Local Government Code 118.131). Private service is a third path.
Who May Serve Papers in Dalhart: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103: sheriffs, constables and others authorized by law may serve; so may adults 18 or older appointed in writing by the court, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. A party or an interested person may not. See the Rule 103 guide.
Where Dalhart Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Dalhart is the Dallam County seat, and the Dallam County Courthouse at 414 Denver Avenue, Dalhart, TX 79022 is about 0.6 miles away. Part of the city lies in Hartley County, so the address in dispute decides which county's court applies. Justice courts hear claims up to $20,000 and evictions; county court overlaps from $200 up to $20,000; statutory county courts hear $500 to $325,000. The justice court precinct also follows the address, and the county justice court clerk can confirm it. See the Dallam County hub.
Eviction Notices in Dalhart: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A landlord gives at least three days of written notice to vacate, unless the lease says otherwise. Delivery by mail, by hand to a tenant 16 or older, inside the premises, or by email under a written agreement is allowed. The day count runs through weekends and holidays, with a final day on one rolling to the next business day. A sworn petition then goes to justice court, where a sheriff or constable serves the citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Dalhart Defendants
Divorces belong in district court. The petition and citation reach the defendant in person or by certified mail with return receipt. If that fails, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion can authorize email, social media or leaving papers with an adult over 16. The Rule 106(b) guide explains. Companies can be reached through a registered agent. The plaintiff may seek a default only after ten days with the return on file.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Dalhart
Dalhart Police Department is the local agency. Coon Memorial Hospital (1411 Denver Avenue, Dalhart, TX 79022) is about 0.6 miles from the city. A witness fee of $10 a day goes with the subpoena and a records custodian is owed $1. The subpoena guide has more.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Dalhart
ZIP 79022 is Dalhart. No neighbors are listed in the data.
Dalhart Process Server FAQ
How is a company served?
By delivering to its registered agent or a corporate president or vice president.
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
Once ten days have passed since the proof was filed.
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, a plaintiff cannot.