Geronimo, Texas sits about 7.2 miles from the Guadalupe County Justice Center in Seguin, and a process server covering this Guadalupe County community delivers citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate. For an attempt within 5 business days, pick Standard Service. Rush Service moves the attempt up to within 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service brings it within 24 hours. Once delivery is made in Geronimo, the signed Return of Service goes to you by email. Geronimo is an unincorporated Census-designated place of 1,097 people with no city government, and the Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement.
What a Process Server Costs in Geronimo: Three Flat Tiers
Pricing is flat. The Standard tier is $69; the Rush tier is $119; the 24-Hour tier is $169. A Texas state-court citation or summons adds a $100 fee to the chosen tier. See the pricing page, then the order form. Constables and the sheriff charge Guadalupe County fees set under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Geronimo: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Under Rule 103, papers may be served by a sheriff, a constable, an adult authorized by law or court order, or a process server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. The plaintiff and anyone interested in the case are not allowed to serve.
Where Geronimo Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Guadalupe County Justice Center is at 211 West Court Street, Seguin, TX 78155, in the county seat. Guadalupe County justice court hears evictions and civil claims up to $20,000. County court shares those over $200 up to that amount; statutory county courts can hear cases over $500 up to $325,000. Divorce goes to district court. The precinct depends on the address in dispute, as the justice court clerk can confirm.
Eviction Notices in Geronimo: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A Geronimo landlord must allow the tenant at least three days, in a written notice to vacate, unless the lease says otherwise. Time includes weekends and holidays, though a deadline ending on one shifts to the next business day. The petition must be sworn, and the eviction citation may be served only by the Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office or a constable.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Geronimo Defendants
Under Rule 106(a) the Guadalupe County district court expects personal delivery or certified mail first. If those fail, the court may order service on an adult at the home or by email after a sworn Rule 106(b) motion (Rule 106(b) guide). Corporations are served through their registered agent.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Geronimo
Resolute Health Hospital, 555 Creekside Xing,, New Braunfels, TX 78130, is about 7.0 miles away; Guadalupe Regional Medical Center, 1215 E Court St, Seguin, TX 78155, about 7.3 miles; CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital-San Marcos, 1301 Wonder World Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666, about 12.5 miles. Each witness is owed $10 per attendance day and a custodian $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Geronimo
Geronimo uses ZIP code 78155. Seguin, Lake Dunlap and McQueeney are nearby; see the Guadalupe County page.
Geronimo Process Server FAQ
What if the person avoids service?
Request a Rule 106(b) order with a sworn account of the attempts.
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. Rule 103 bars parties from serving.
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
Only after the return has been with the clerk for ten days, excluding the day it was filed and the day of judgment.