In Erath County, Dublin is a city of 3,365, about 12.1 miles from the courthouse in Stephenville, and a process server in Dublin, Texas serves it for citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate. Standard at $69 (attempt within 5 business days), Rush at $119 (within 48 hours) and 24-Hour at $169 (within 24 hours) are available, and a signed Return of Service under Rule 107 follows by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Dublin: Three Flat Tiers
Three prices, and speed is the only difference between them. Standard Service is $69. Rush Service is $119. 24-Hour Service is $169. The pricing page gives the timing for each, and /order starts a request. Erath County's constables and sheriff follow fees set by the commissioners court (Local Gov't Code 118.131).
Who May Serve Papers in Dublin: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
A sheriff or constable may serve process under Rule 103, as may an adult at least 18 named in a written court order or a person certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Parties and anyone interested in the outcome may not.
Where Dublin Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Erath County Courthouse, 100 West Washington Street in Stephenville, the county seat, is about 12.1 miles from Dublin. Justice court hears evictions and civil claims up to $20,000; county court can hear claims above $200; statutory county courts go up to $325,000. The address in dispute fixes the precinct, so the county's justice court clerk can say which applies. See the Erath County hub.
Eviction Notices in Dublin: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
The first step is a written notice to vacate, at least three days unless the lease sets another period. Mail, inside placement in a conspicuous place, or hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older counts, and a private server can make that delivery. The citation in the filed eviction case belongs to a sheriff or constable.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Dublin Defendants
Divorce papers should be handed to the defendant or mailed with return receipt. When that fails, a judge may approve something else under Rule 106(b) if a sworn motion explains where the person might be found and what was tried. Companies answer through registered agents. A default must wait until the return has been on file for ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Dublin
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenvill, 411 N Belknap St, Stephenville, is about 12.2 miles away, and Comanche County Medical Center, 10201 Hwy 16, Comanche, about 14.8 miles. Dublin has a Police Department of its own. A witness is owed $10 per day at service, and a records custodian $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Dublin
Dublin is ZIP 76446. Stephenville, De Leon and Hico are neighbors.
Dublin Process Server FAQ
Can I serve papers on my own suit?
No.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.