Krum is a Denton County city of 5,490 on 3.0 square miles, and the Denton County Courts Building is about 7.2 miles away, so a process server in Krum, Texas carries papers to a courthouse outside town. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate can all be served, with an attempt within 5 business days, within 48 hours or within 24 hours, and a signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed to you afterward. Krum has its own police department.
Krum Pricing: What a Process Server Costs in Three Flat Tiers
Krum customers with room in the schedule choose Standard Service at $69; and the attempt follows inside 5 business days. Those who need it sooner pay $119 for Rush Service and get an attempt inside 48 hours. Those who need it immediately pay $169 for 24-Hour Service and get an attempt inside 24 hours. These are the same figures as on the pricing page, and a job starts on the order form.
Denton County constables and the sheriff serve papers under a separate fee schedule set by the commissioners court (Local Government Code 118.131). Private service is another possibility.
Who May Serve Papers in Krum: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 permits officers, adults 18 or older acting under a written court order, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. It does not permit parties or interested persons. The Rule 103 guide has more.
Where Krum Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Denton is the county seat, and the Denton County Courts Building at 1450 East McKinney Street, Denton, TX 76209 is about 7.2 miles from Krum. Justice courts hear evictions and civil claims up to $20,000. County courts overlap from $200 to $20,000; and statutory county courts hear civil cases from $500 to $325,000. The justice precinct follows the address in dispute, and the justice court clerk can confirm it. See the Denton County hub.
Eviction Notices in Krum: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Krum landlords start with a written notice to vacate. Three days is the minimum unless a lease says something else. The notice can go by mail, by hand to a tenant 16 or older, inside the premises, or by email under a written agreement. Weekend and holiday days are included, and a last day on one moves to the next business day. The landlord then swears to a petition in justice court. Delivery of that citation belongs to a sheriff or constable.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Krum Defendants
A divorce is filed in district court. The citation and petition reach the spouse in person or by certified mail with return receipt. If those fail, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion naming likely places and earlier tries can win approval for email, social media or papers left with an adult over 16. The Rule 106(b) guide explains. Companies are served through registered agents. The earliest default date is ten days after the return goes on file.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Krum
Krum Police Department is the local agency. Hospitals in range: Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton (3000 N I-35, Denton, TX 76201, about 5.5 miles), Medical City Denton (3535 South I35 East, Denton, TX 76210, about 9.8 miles) and The Heart Hospital Baylor Denton (2801 South Mayhill Road, Denton, TX 76208, about 10.0 miles). A witness is owed $10 per day and a custodian $1. See the subpoena guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Krum
Krum is ZIP 76249. Neighbors listed: Denton, Ponder and Sanger.
Krum Process Server FAQ
May a party serve?
No.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.
When can a default be taken?
Ten days after proof is filed.