Elmendorf spans 6.1 square miles of Bexar County, Texas, and a process server in Elmendorf, TX handles citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate for a city of about 1,860 residents, with an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours. Customers receive their proof as a signed Return of Service by email. San Antonio holds the county courthouse, 15.6 miles away.
What a Process Server Costs in Elmendorf: Three Flat Tiers
Elmendorf's prices start with Standard Service at $69 and an attempt within 5 business days. Choosing Rush Service at $119 moves the attempt to within 48 hours. Choosing the $169 24-Hour Service tier moves it to within 24 hours. You can read them on the pricing page and book on the order form. Bexar County's constables and sheriff charge according to fees its commissioners court adopts under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Elmendorf: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Texas lets a sheriff, a constable, an adult authorized by written court order or a person certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission serve process. Rule 103 draws that line and also excludes anyone interested in the case.
Where Elmendorf Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Elmendorf cases are filed at the Bexar County Courthouse, 100 Dolorosa Street in San Antonio, about 15.6 miles away in a straight line. Justice court is for civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest and for evictions. County court covers $200 to $20,000 and statutory county court covers civil cases above $500 up to $325,000. The justice court clerk can say which precinct applies to an address. See the Bexar County hub.
Eviction Notices in Elmendorf: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Eviction in Texas starts with a written notice to vacate that must allow at least three days, subject to anything different in the lease. It may be mailed, left inside the premises in a spot the tenant will see, or handed to a tenant at least 16 years old, and a private server can do that handing. After the case is filed, a sheriff or constable has to serve the citation, and an alias is available after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Elmendorf Defendants
For a divorce, personal delivery or registered or certified mail is the first approach. If the defendant can't be found that way, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion lets the court consider another method. Companies are served at their registered agents. Default judgment is barred until proof of service has been on file ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Elmendorf
The Elmendorf Police Department is local. The Texas Center for Infectious Disease, 2303 SE Military Dr, is about 10.5 miles away; Connally Memorial Medical Center, 499 10th Street in Floresville, about 10.8 miles; and Children's Hospital of San Antonio, 333 N Santa Rosa St, about 16.0 miles. A witness is owed $10 for each day of attendance, and a records custodian is owed $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Elmendorf
Elmendorf's ZIP code is 78112. Sandy Oaks, China Grove and Floresville are neighboring cities.
Elmendorf Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, because anyone who is a party to the case is barred.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent, as Texas law requires every filing entity to keep one.
What if the person avoids service?
The court may allow substituted service under Rule 106(b) after a sworn motion.