Highland Village is among the smallest cities in Denton County by area, 5.5 square miles, yet it holds 15,893 people, and a process server in Highland Village, TX serves them with the courthouse in Denton about 9.2 miles off. Three timelines are offered. Standard Service looks for an attempt inside 5 business days, Rush Service inside 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service inside 24 hours. Whatever you need delivered, be it a citation, a petition, a subpoena or a notice, goes through the same steps. After the handoff, you receive the signed Rule 107 Return of Service by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Highland Village: Three Flat Tiers
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard Service | $69 |
| Rush Service | $119 |
| 24-Hour Service | $169 |
Those numbers also appear on the pricing page and the order form. Denton County's constables and sheriff may serve as well, charging what the commissioners court sets under Local Government Code 118.131. A private server is a different option.
Who May Serve Papers in Highland Village: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Highland Village residents sometimes ask who is allowed to hand over a lawsuit. Rule 103 answers by category. Officers: sheriffs, constables and other persons authorized by law. Court-named adults: anyone 18 or older whom a written order names. Credentialed servers: process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Excluded: all parties and anyone with a stake in the outcome. Learn about the certificate in the certification guide.
Where Highland Village Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The county seat is Denton, where the Denton County Courts Building at 1450 East McKinney Street, Denton, TX 76209 lies about 9.2 miles from Highland Village in a straight line. Money claims up to $20,000 (excluding interest) and evictions are for justice court; divorces are for other courts. County courts also take amounts above $200 up to $20,000. A civil case over $500 up to $325,000 may be heard by a statutory county court or a district court. To learn the precinct for an address, contact the justice court clerk. The Denton County page has more.
Eviction Notices in Highland Village: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A landlord in Highland Village needs three things in order. A written notice to vacate with at least three days, unless the lease or agreement says otherwise. Proper delivery, meaning mail, a conspicuous place inside the premises, hand delivery to a tenant who is 16 or older, or electronic communication agreed in writing. And patience, since weekends and holidays count and a last day on one slides to the next business day. Only then comes the sworn petition in justice court. A private process server can do the delivery. The eviction citation is reserved for a sheriff or constable, with an alias citation possible after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Highland Village Defendants
When divorce papers must reach a Highland Village spouse, the plain methods come first: personal delivery, or registered or certified mail with a return receipt. A spouse who cannot be found may be reached another way only if the court approves it under Rule 106(b). The plaintiff files a motion with a sworn statement of likely locations and earlier attempts. Approved methods can include leaving papers with a person over 16, or email or social media. Businesses are reached through their registered agent, a corporate president or vice president, or the Secretary of State. The court will not enter default judgment until proof of service has been filed for ten days. The Rule 106(b) guide has more.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Highland Village
Highland Village Police Department covers the city. Hospitals in range: Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound, 4400 Long Prairie Road, Flower Mound, TX 75028 (about 3.1 miles), Medical City Lewisville, 500 West Main Street, Lewisville, TX 75057 (about 4.5 miles), and Baylor Scott White the Heart Hospital Corinth, 2813 S Mayhill Road, Denton, TX 76208 (about 6.1 miles). A server handles a subpoena by giving the witness a copy and tendering whatever fee is required by law. The witness fee is $10 for each day of attendance, due from the summoning party, and a records custodian is owed $1. A nonparty documents subpoena needs 10 days' notice to all parties. See the fee guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Highland Village
Highland Village uses ZIP code 75077. Copper Canyon, Flower Mound and Lewisville are its neighbors.
Highland Village Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. A party is barred from serving under Rule 103.
What if the person avoids service?
Keep a log of each attempt and ask for a Rule 106(b) order. See services and the FAQ.