Lakeside is a Tarrant County town in Texas of about 1,650 residents across two ZIP codes, and a process server in Lakeside, TX is only 9.6 miles from the courthouse in Fort Worth. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate can be served on an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours. A signed Return of Service is emailed after delivery, and the town keeps its own police department.
What a Process Server Costs in Lakeside: Three Flat Tiers
Lakeside customers pay $69 for Standard Service and an attempt within 5 business days. Paying $119 for Rush Service moves that up to within 48 hours. Paying $169 for 24-Hour Service moves it up to within 24 hours. Details are on the pricing page, and the order form opens requests. Tarrant County sets constable and sheriff fees through its commissioners court under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Lakeside: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Under Rule 103, Lakeside papers can be served by a sheriff or constable, by an adult authorized in a written court order, or by a server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Parties and other interested persons are excluded.
Where Lakeside Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Tarrant County Courthouse, 100 West Weatherford Street in Fort Worth, is about 9.6 miles from Lakeside in a straight line. In justice court, civil claims can reach $20,000 excluding interest, and evictions are filed there. County court covers claims from $200 to $20,000 and a statutory county court covers civil cases above $500 up to $325,000. The justice court clerk can say which precinct matches an address. The Tarrant County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Lakeside: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Before an eviction suit in Lakeside, a landlord must deliver a written notice to vacate, giving at least three days unless the lease says otherwise. It can be mailed, left inside the premises in a conspicuous place, or handed to a tenant 16 or older, and a private server can do the hand delivery. The citation for the suit is served only by a sheriff or constable, and an alias can be requested after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Lakeside Defendants
Divorce citations are meant to be delivered in person or through registered or certified mail. If a spouse cannot be reached, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion can ask the court to approve another method. Companies are served through registered agents. A default judgment waits until ten days after proof of service is filed.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Lakeside
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle, 108 Denver Trail, is about 5.2 miles away. Cook Childrens Medical Center, 801 Seventh Avenue in Fort Worth, and Medical City Fort Worth, 900 Eighth Avenue, are each about 9.8 miles away. A witness is owed $10 for each day of attendance, and a records custodian is owed $1 for producing records.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Lakeside
Lakeside has ZIP codes 76108 and 76135. Fort Worth, Lake Worth and Sansom Park are neighboring cities.
Lakeside Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, because parties are barred from serving process.
What if the person avoids service?
A Rule 106(b) order, obtained on a sworn motion, may allow another method.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.