Frisco spans Collin and Denton counties, and the Collin County seat is McKinney, so a process server in Frisco, TX has two things to settle before any paper is delivered: which county the case is in and how fast it must start. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices can be placed for an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and a signed Return of Service by email follows delivery.
Frisco Process Server Pricing: Three Flat Tiers
Frisco jobs run on one of three clocks. For $69 Standard Service sets the attempt within 5 business days. For $119 Rush Service moves it to within 48 hours. For $169 24-Hour Service moves it to within 24 hours. The pricing page and the order form cover the details.
Constable and sheriff fees are separate and set by county commissioners courts (Local Government Code 118.131). Private service is another route.
Who May Serve Papers in Frisco: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
The plaintiff cannot serve, and neither can anyone interested in how the suit ends. Rule 103 does permit a sheriff, constable or other person authorized by law, an adult 18 or older authorized by written court order, or a person certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. A clerk can mail a citation by registered or certified mail if requested.
The statute behind the certified process server is Government Code 156.001, with renewal due by the end of the month of the second anniversary. The Rule 103 guide lays out the options.
Where Frisco Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Collin County's courthouse is at 2100 Bloomdale Road, McKinney, TX 75071-8318, about 12.5 miles from Frisco. McKinney is the county seat. A Frisco address in the Denton County portion of the city may belong to Denton County instead.
Justice courts hear civil claims up to $20,000 with interest left out and eviction cases. They do not hear divorce, slander, defamation, title to land or lien-on-land suits. County courts share claims from over $200 to $20,000 and statutory county courts share civil cases with district court from over $500 to $325,000. Justice court precincts follow the address in dispute; ask the county's justice court clerk. See the Collin County page.
Eviction Notices in Frisco: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Landlords filing on or after January 1, 2026 must send a written notice to vacate, at least three days unless a written lease or agreement sets another period. Rent default can use a notice to pay or vacate. Mail, delivery inside the premises in a conspicuous place, hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older, and electronic delivery by written agreement are the approved methods. Days include weekends and holidays; a deadline on one moves to the next business day.
Afterward, in justice court, a sheriff or constable alone serves the eviction citation. Should five business days go by after filing with no service, an alias citation can be requested by the landlord. Private servers deliver the notice but not the suit.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Frisco Defendants
A district court handles divorce. The citation goes to the defendant personally or by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested. If that fails, Rule 106(b) lets a court order leaving the papers with an adult over 16 at a probable location, or serving by email, social media or another reasonably effective method, after a sworn statement lists locations and attempts. Without that order, door posting does not count. The Rule 106(b) guide covers it.
For a business defendant, serve the registered agent at the registered office, or the Secretary of State when the agent cannot be found. Ten days of proof on file are required before any default judgment (Rule 107(h)). A server's return can be signed under penalty of perjury.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Frisco
Subpoenas can be served anywhere in Texas by a sheriff, constable or non-party adult, delivering a copy and tendering required fees. A witness gets $10 per day of attendance, paid at service by the summoning party, and a records custodian gets $1. A witness within 150 miles of the suit's county can be reached. The subpoena guide has intake steps.
Nearby hospitals are Texas Health Hospital Frisco at 12400 N Dallas Parkway (2.0 miles), Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Frisco at 5601 Warren Parkway (3.5 miles) and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Centennial at 12505 Lebanon Road (4.0 miles). Frisco runs its own police department, which handles police records.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Frisco
Frisco has four ZIP codes: 75033, 75034, 75035 and 75036. Neighbors are McKinney, Prosper, The Colony, Plano, Little Elm and Hackberry.
Frisco Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. A party to the suit cannot.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent, or the Secretary of State when the agent cannot be found.
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
Once ten days have passed with proof of service on file.