Henrietta, a city of 3,103 on 5.1 square miles, is the Clay County seat, and a process server in Henrietta, Texas works about 0.2 miles from the courthouse. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate can be served as Standard for $69 (attempt within 5 business days), Rush for $119 (within 48 hours) or 24-Hour for $169 (within 24 hours), and a signed Return of Service under Rule 107 is sent to you by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Henrietta: Three Flat Tiers
Three prices cover it. Standard at $69 leaves up to 5 business days before an attempt. Rush at $119 shrinks the wait to 48 hours. 24-Hour at $169 shrinks it to 24 hours. The pricing page and order form match. Clay County's sheriff and constables are paid fees fixed by the commissioners court (Local Gov't Code 118.131).
Who May Serve Papers in Henrietta: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 lets a sheriff or constable serve, as well as an adult 18 or older authorized by written court order, and a person certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Plaintiffs, defendants and others with an interest cannot.
Where Henrietta Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Clay County Courthouse, 100 North Bridge Street, is about 0.2 miles from Henrietta, and Henrietta is the county seat. Evictions and claims up to $20,000 are justice court territory. County court may hear claims above $200 and statutory county courts reach $325,000. The disputed address decides the precinct, so ask the justice court clerk. See the Clay County hub.
Eviction Notices in Henrietta: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A landlord needs to give written notice to vacate, three days at least unless a lease says otherwise, before filing. Mail, a conspicuous spot inside the home, or a hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older will do, and a private server may make the delivery. The eviction citation, after filing, is for a sheriff or constable.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Henrietta Defendants
Citation and petition ought to reach the defendant in person or by return-receipt mail. If that fails, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion may convince a judge to authorize another approach. Registered agents receive papers for companies. Henrietta defendants cannot be defaulted before the return has been on file ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Henrietta
Clay County Memorial Hospital, 310 W South Street, is about 0.3 miles from Henrietta. United Regional Health Care System, 1600 11th Street, Wichita Falls, is about 18.7 miles away. A witness who is subpoenaed is owed $10 per day at service, and a records custodian $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Henrietta
Henrietta is ZIP 76365. Lakeside City is the neighbor listed.
Henrietta Process Server FAQ
Can I serve my own papers?
No.
What if the defendant dodges service?
Ask for a Rule 106(b) order with sworn facts about earlier attempts.