Gilmer is the Upshur County seat, a city of 4,843 whose courthouse is 0.2 miles from the center, so a process server in Gilmer, Texas works almost beside the clerk. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate can be served, with an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and a signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed afterward. Gilmer has its own police department and two ZIP codes. The listed hospitals are in Longview and Pittsburg.
Gilmer Rates: Three Flat Tiers for a Process Server
Pick a tier by how soon the attempt must happen.
- Standard: $69; within 5 business days.
- Rush: $119; within 48 hours.
- 24-Hour: $169; within 24 hours.
The pricing page shows this list, and the order form places an order. Upshur County's sheriff and constables bill under fees set by the commissioners court (Local Government Code 118.131).
Who May Serve Papers in Gilmer: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 permits officers, adults 18 or older with a written court order, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Parties and interested persons may not. See the certification guide.
Where Gilmer Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Gilmer is the county seat, so the Upshur County Courthouse at 100 West Tyler Street, Gilmer, TX 75644 is about 0.2 miles from the center. Evictions and civil claims to $20,000 are justice court work. A county court overlaps from $200 to $20,000; and a statutory county court takes civil cases from $500 to $325,000. The justice precinct follows the address in dispute, and the justice court clerk can confirm it. See the Upshur County hub.
Eviction Notices in Gilmer: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Before filing, a Gilmer landlord gives written notice to vacate, at least three days unless the lease says otherwise. It can go by mail, by hand to a tenant 16 or older, inside the unit, or by email under a written agreement. Calendar days include weekends. A due date on a holiday waits for a business day. Next comes the landlord's sworn justice court petition. A sheriff or constable carries the citation out.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Gilmer Defendants
Divorce is filed in district court. Hand the spouse the citation and petition, or send them by certified mail, return receipt requested. If that fails, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion naming likely places and earlier tries can win approval for email, social media or papers left with an adult over 16. The Rule 106(b) guide walks through it. A company answers at its registered agent. Default stays unavailable for ten days after the return is filed.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Gilmer
Gilmer Police Department is the local agency. Hospitals in range: Longview Regional Medical Center (2901 N Fourth St, Longview, TX 75605, about 18.7 miles), CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center (700 E Marshall Ave, Longview, TX 75601, about 20.2 miles) and UT Health East Texas Pittsburg Hospital (2701 US Hwy 271 N, Pittsburg, TX 75686, about 20.7 miles). Witnesses are paid $10 a day, custodians $1. The subpoena guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Gilmer
Two ZIPs serve Gilmer, 75644 and 75645. Gladewater, Ore City and Big Sandy are the nearby towns.
Gilmer Process Server FAQ
May a party serve?
No.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.
When can default be taken?
Ten days after proof is filed.