Edgewood is a Van Zandt County town in Texas of about 1,600 people, and a process server in Edgewood, TX serves papers filed at the courthouse in Canton, 9.4 miles away. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate can be given an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and the customer receives a signed Return of Service by email. Edgewood has its own police department.
What a Process Server Costs in Edgewood: Three Flat Tiers
Edgewood has three flat rates, and they differ only in the clock on the attempt. Standard Service, at $69 runs within 5 business days. Rush Service, at $119 runs within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service, at $169 runs within 24 hours. The pricing page spells it out and the order form takes the request. A constable or sheriff in Van Zandt County is paid by fees the commissioners court sets under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Edgewood: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Three kinds of server are recognized by Rule 103: sheriffs and constables, adults a judge has named in a written order, and people certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Whoever is suing or being sued falls outside all three.
Where Edgewood Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Canton is home to the Van Zandt County Courthouse, 121 East Dallas Street, about 9.4 miles from Edgewood in a straight line. Civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest, and evictions, belong in justice court. Claims from $200 to $20,000 can also go to county court, and civil cases above $500 up to $325,000 can reach a statutory county court. The county's justice court clerk can confirm which precinct an Edgewood address falls in. The Van Zandt County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Edgewood: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Edgewood landlords must give a written notice to vacate before going to court, and the notice must run at least three days unless the lease sets another period. It can be mailed, left in plain sight inside the rental, or handed to a tenant who is 16 or older, and a private server can do the handing. The court's eviction citation, however, may be served only by a sheriff or constable, and an alias can be requested once 5 business days pass.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Edgewood Defendants
A citation is supposed to reach the defendant in person or by registered or certified mail. If that proves impossible, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion can persuade the court to approve another method likely to give notice. Registered agents take service for companies. Courts wait ten days after proof of service is filed before granting a default judgment.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Edgewood
The Edgewood Police Department is local. Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman, 850 Ed Hall in Kaufman, is about 23.0 miles away. Every subpoenaed witness is entitled to $10 for each day of attendance, and a records custodian is entitled to $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Edgewood
Edgewood is ZIP code 75117. Wills Point, Canton and Grand Saline are its neighboring cities.
Edgewood Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, because Texas keeps every party out of the serving role.
What if the person avoids service?
The next step is a sworn Rule 106(b) motion asking for a different method.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.