Grapevine sits in Tarrant County, about 19.3 miles from the courthouse in Fort Worth, and a process server in Grapevine, Texas can deliver citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate with an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours. A signed Rule 107 Return of Service comes back by email. The city has 50,635 residents over 32.2 square miles, and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Grapevine is less than a mile from the city.
What a Process Server Costs in Grapevine: Three Flat Tiers
Three levels, three prices. The least expensive is Standard Service at $69 which sets the attempt within 5 business days. Next is Rush Service at $119 with the attempt within 48 hours. Fastest is 24-Hour Service at $169 with the attempt within 24 hours. Browse the pricing page or book at the order form.
Tarrant County constables also serve, charging fees that the commissioners court sets under Local Government Code 118.131. Private service is another possibility.
Who May Serve Papers in Grapevine: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 says who may serve: officers and other persons authorized by law, adults 18 or older with a written court order, and people certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. People with an interest in the outcome are not allowed. The clerk will mail a citation by registered or certified mail if requested. Commission certification ends on the last day of the month of its second anniversary unless renewed. The Rule 103 guide offers more.
Where Grapevine Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The county seat is Fort Worth, where the Tarrant County Courthouse, 100 West Weatherford Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102, sits about 19.3 miles from Grapevine. Justice court handles civil claims to $20,000 excluding interest, evictions and some lien enforcement. Divorce, slander, defamation, land title and suits enforcing a lien on land are not within its power.
County courts hear claims over $200 up to $20,000 alongside justice courts. Statutory county courts hear civil cases over $500 up to $325,000 alongside district courts, with interest, damages, penalties, fees and costs excluded. Which justice court precinct applies depends on the address in dispute; the county's justice court clerk can confirm it. The Tarrant County hub adds more.
Eviction Notices in Grapevine: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Texas now requires, for suits filed on or after January 1, 2026, that landlords give written notice to vacate first. At least three days must be allowed unless a written lease or agreement sets another period, and unpaid rent can call for a pay-or-vacate notice. Acceptable delivery includes mail, a conspicuous place inside the premises, hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older, and electronic communication agreed in writing. Time counts weekends and holidays, with a last day on one moving to the next business day.
A private server can make that delivery. The citation in the eviction suit is for a sheriff or constable alone, and an alias citation can be requested after 5 business days from filing without service.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Grapevine Defendants
Citations and petitions travel by in-person delivery or by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested. A failed attempt can lead to a Rule 106(b) motion, with a sworn statement or declaration under penalty of perjury that lists probable locations and the particulars of the efforts. A court order might allow leaving the papers with someone over 16 or using email or social media. No order, no door posting and no hand-off to a roommate. The Rule 106(b) guide explains more.
A registered agent receives service for a company; so can a corporation's president or vice president, and the Secretary of State is the agent when none can be found. Ten days of proof of service on file, not counting filing day or judgment day, must pass before a default judgment.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Grapevine
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Grapevine, 1650 W College St, Grapevine, TX 76051, is about 0.8 miles away. Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake, 1545 E Southlake Blvd, Southlake, TX 76092, is about 3.0 miles away, and Legent Orthopedic Hospital, 4201 William D Tate Avenue, Grapevine, TX 76051, is about 3.4 miles away. Grapevine's own police department is the agency for local reports.
A witness is due $10 per day of attendance, paid by the summoning party at service, and a records custodian is due $1. A witness within 150 miles of the county where the suit is pending can be summoned. Parties need at least 10 days of notice before a nonparty documents subpoena is served. The witness fee guide goes further.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Grapevine
Grapevine's ZIP codes are 75261 and 76051. Neighbors are Southlake, Colleyville, Euless, Coppell, Irving and Flower Mound.
Grapevine Process Server FAQ
Can papers be taped to a door?
Not unless a Rule 106(b) order permits it. A door is not valid service for a citation without that order.
What if the person avoids service?
The plaintiff may move under Rule 106(b), laying out where and how service was tried, and ask for a new method.