Fort Davis, Texas is the seat of Jeff Davis County, and a process server there delivers citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate with the Jeff Davis County Courthouse only about 0.7 miles away. Standard Service makes its attempt at a Fort Davis address within 5 business days. Rush Service gets there within 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service within 24 hours. Proof of delivery is a signed Return of Service, emailed to you. Even as the county seat, Fort Davis is an unincorporated community, a Census-designated place of 1,024 people, with no city government; law enforcement comes from the Jeff Davis County sheriff.
What a Process Server Costs in Fort Davis: Three Flat Tiers
Standard costs $69 and Rush costs $119 while 24-Hour costs $169 (all on the pricing page). A Jeff Davis County citation, like any Texas state-court citation or summons, adds a $100 fee. Order through the order form. The Jeff Davis County sheriff and constables charge fees the commissioners court sets each year under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Fort Davis: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 permits service by a sheriff, a constable, an adult authorized by law or written court order, or a Judicial Branch Certification Commission certified process server. Parties to a Jeff Davis County case are barred from serving it.
Where Fort Davis Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Cases are filed right in Fort Davis at the Jeff Davis County Courthouse, 100 Court Avenue, Fort Davis, TX 79734. The Jeff Davis County justice court hears evictions and civil claims up to $20,000. The county court shares claims over $200 up to that limit, and the district court hears divorce. Even with the courthouse this close, the precinct still turns on the address in dispute, and the justice court clerk can confirm it.
Eviction Notices in Fort Davis: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A landlord must give at least three days' written notice to vacate unless the lease specifies another period. Mail, hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older, or a copy left inside the home in a conspicuous place all work. Only the Jeff Davis County sheriff or a constable may serve the eviction citation that follows the sworn petition.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Fort Davis Defendants
Personal delivery or certified mail is first. On a sworn Rule 106(b) motion, the court may order another reasonably effective method, such as email. Companies are served through their registered agent.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Fort Davis
Big Bend Regional Medical Center, 2600 Highway 118 North, Alpine, TX 79830, is about 18.9 miles away. The witness fee is $10 per day of attendance; a records custodian receives $1. Requests about a law enforcement matter go to the Jeff Davis County sheriff.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Fort Davis
Fort Davis uses ZIP code 79734. No neighboring communities are listed; the Jeff Davis County hub covers the county.
Fort Davis Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. Rule 103 bars parties from serving.
How is a company served?
Through the registered agent at its registered office, or through the Secretary of State as a backstop.
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
Once the return has been on file at the courthouse in Fort Davis for ten days.