Knox City is a Knox County town of about 1,063 people with its own police department, and a process server in Knox City, Texas, delivers citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate. Choose Standard Service when an attempt within 5 business days is soon enough, or choose Rush Service within 48 hours or 24-Hour Service within 24 hours when it is not. Your proof of delivery is the signed return of service under Rule 107, sent by email. County court business goes to Benjamin, the county seat.
What a Process Server Costs in Knox City: Three Flat Tiers
Standard Service is $69. Rush Service is $119. 24-Hour Service is $169. The pricing page has the timing and the order form is where you start. Knox County constables and the sheriff are paid county-set fees under Local Government Code 118.131, so private service is an option alongside them.
Who May Serve Papers in Knox City: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 lists the people who can serve: a sheriff or constable, an adult at least 18 named in a written court order, and a certified process server. A party to the Knox City case may not.
Where Knox City Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Benjamin, TX 79505 is where Knox County keeps its courthouse, at 100 West Cedar, and Knox City is about 11.5 miles from it. Knox County justice court is the place for claims up to $20,000 and for evictions. County court can hear claims over $200 up to the same ceiling, and divorce petitions go to district court. Precinct lines are matched to the disputed address, which the justice court clerk can look up.
Eviction Notices in Knox City: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A landlord in Knox City must give written notice to vacate, at least three days unless the lease sets another period. Mail, delivery inside the home in a conspicuous place, and hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older are all allowed, and a private server can do the last. Serving the citation that follows the sworn petition is reserved for a sheriff or constable.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Knox City Defendants
A citation is served in person or by registered or certified mail with return receipt. If that fails, Rule 106(b) lets a court approve another method after a sworn motion. Registered agents accept papers for companies. The court will not enter default until the proof has been filed ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Knox City
A witness is paid $10 for each day of attendance by the summoning party, and a records custodian is paid $1. Knox County Hospital, 701 Southeast 5th Street, Knox City, is about 0.3 miles away. Haskell Memorial Hospital, 1 North Avenue N, Haskell, is about 18.5 miles away.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Knox City
Knox City is ZIP 79529, near Munday and Haskell.
Knox City Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, a party to the case cannot.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Only a judge can authorize that, by an order under Rule 106(b).
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
After ten days of proof on file.