Farwell is the seat of Parmer County, Texas, a city of about 1,425 people on 0.8 square miles, and a process server in Farwell, TX works about 0.1 miles from the courthouse. The Farwell Police Department is local. Farwell customers can schedule the attempt on a citation, petition, subpoena or notice to vacate for within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and the signed Return of Service is delivered by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Farwell: Three Flat Tiers
Farwell has three flat prices. The lowest price, $69 buys Standard Service and an attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service at $119 promises one within 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service at $169 promises one within 24 hours. Browse pricing or open the order form. Parmer County's commissioners court, under Local Government Code 118.131, decides what its constables and sheriff may charge.
Who May Serve Papers in Farwell: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Sheriffs and constables serve process by right. Under Rule 103, so can an adult named in a written court order and a server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission, and a party to the suit cannot.
Where Farwell Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Parmer County Courthouse is at 401 3rd Street in Farwell, about 0.1 miles away. In justice court, evictions and civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest are heard. County court shares claims from $200 to $20,000 and statutory county court hears civil cases above $500 up to $325,000. The justice court clerk can confirm the precinct for an address. See the Parmer County hub.
Eviction Notices in Farwell: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Texas requires a Farwell landlord to give a written notice to vacate of at least three days before filing, unless the lease sets a different period. It can go by mail, be left in a conspicuous place inside the premises, or be handed to a tenant 16 or older, and a private server can do the handing. The suit's citation is for a sheriff or constable only, and an alias is possible after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Farwell Defendants
Citations travel in person or by registered or certified mail with a return receipt. If neither works, the court can approve another method on a sworn Rule 106(b) motion. Registered agents receive papers for businesses. Judgment by default is not available until proof of service has been filed for ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Farwell
Muleshoe Area Medical Center, 708 S 1st St in Muleshoe, is about 20.4 miles from Farwell. Whoever summons a witness owes $10 for each day of attendance when serving the subpoena, and a records custodian is owed $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Farwell
Farwell uses ZIP code 79325, and Bovina is the neighboring city.
Farwell Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, because Rule 103 excludes both the plaintiff and the defendant.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.
What if the person avoids service?
The court may approve a different method if a sworn Rule 106(b) motion supports it.