Kirby packs 8,146 people into 2.0 square miles of Bexar County, and anyone hunting for a process server in Kirby, Texas will find three speeds on offer: an attempt within 5 business days, within 48 hours, or within 24 hours. Once papers are in hand, a signed Return of Service under Rule 107 lands in your inbox. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate are all fair game. Kirby has its own police department, and downtown San Antonio is where the court records live.
Kirby Costs at a Glance: Three Flat Process Server Prices
Need it quickest? The $169 24-Hour Service sends an attempt within 24 hours. The $119 Rush Service sends one within 48 hours. The $69 Standard Service sends one within 5 business days. Review them on the pricing page or book through the order form.
Bexar County constables and sheriff's deputies charge their own fees, which the commissioners court fixes under Local Government Code 118.131. That is a different channel from private service, and neither is ranked here.
Who May Serve Papers in Kirby: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Anyone handing over a Texas citation has to qualify under Rule 103. Qualifying people are law officers, adults with a signed court order, and individuals certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Disqualified are litigants and everyone who stands to gain or lose from the case. A certified server's signature on the return carries weight because it is made under penalty of perjury. The guide to Rule 103 unpacks the categories.
Where Kirby Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Kirby's county seat is San Antonio. Filings usually pass through the Bexar County Courthouse, 100 Dolorosa Street, San Antonio, TX 78205, roughly 7.0 miles from Kirby. Small claims up to $20,000 and evictions belong to the justice courts. Slightly larger or overlapping matters, from $200 to $20,000; can also go to county court, and a statutory county court takes civil work between $500 and $325,000. Justice court precinct follows the property or address at issue, so the justice court clerk is the person to ask. Wider county information is at the Bexar County hub.
Eviction Notices in Kirby: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Think of an eviction as two stages. Stage one is the written notice to vacate, which must give the tenant a minimum of three days unless the lease sets another timetable. A landlord may mail it, give it directly to a tenant aged 16 or more, leave it inside the home, or send it electronically if the lease allows. Stage two is the sworn justice court petition. Stage two belongs to law enforcement: a sheriff or constable delivers the eviction citation, never a private server. Holidays and weekends count toward the days, with the final one pushed to the next business day.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Kirby Defendants
Divorces start in district court. The defendant normally receives the citation and petition from the server's hand or by certified mail marked for return receipt. Stuck? Rule 106(b) opens a second door for plaintiffs who can swear to a list of addresses and describe what already failed, and a judge may then permit email or social media delivery. Details on the motion are in the Rule 106(b) guide. Businesses are served through a registered agent. A default judgment must wait until the return has sat on file for ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Kirby
Kirby Police Department patrols the city, and three hospitals are listed in range: Baptist Medical Center (111 Dallas Street, San Antonio, TX 78205, about 6.8 miles), Children's Hospital of San Antonio (333 N Santa Rosa St, San Antonio, TX 78207, about 7.2 miles) and Texas Center for Infectious Disease (2303 SE Military Dr P O Box 23340, San Antonio, TX 78223, about 8.7 miles). Whoever summons a witness owes $10 for each attendance day at service, while a custodian who produces records is entitled to $1. Cash handling and agent intake are covered in the subpoena guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Kirby
Kirby is entirely ZIP 78219. Bordering communities named in the data are San Antonio, Windcrest and Terrell Hills.
Kirby Process Server FAQ
Can I just hand my own papers to the other side?
No. As a party you are barred, and a friend with a stake in the outcome is barred as well.
How long until a default judgment is possible?
A judge cannot grant one before ten days have passed since the proof of service was filed, counting neither the filing day nor the judgment day.
The person keeps dodging. Now what?
Ask the court for substituted service under Rule 106(b), with a sworn account of the places and the tries.