Lavon is a Collin County city of 4,467 with its own police department, and the Collin County Courthouse in McKinney is about 18.9 miles away, so a process server in Lavon, Texas usually prepares papers for a courthouse well outside town. The paper might be a citation, petition, subpoena or notice to vacate. An attempt starts within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours depending on tier, and a signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed after delivery.
Lavon Costs: Three Flat Tiers for a Process Server
- Standard: $69; within 5 business days.
- Rush: $119; within 48 hours.
- 24-Hour: $169; within 24 hours.
The pricing page has these figures, and the order form opens a job. Collin County's sheriff and constables serve under fees from the commissioners court (Local Government Code 118.131). Private service is a different channel.
Who May Serve Papers in Lavon: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 permits officers, adults 18 or older under a written court order, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. A plaintiff, a defendant or anyone else interested cannot serve. The Rule 103 guide has more.
Where Lavon Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Lavon cases go to McKinney, where the Collin County Courthouse, 2100 Bloomdale Road, McKinney, TX 75071-8318, stands about 18.9 miles away. Justice court hears evictions and civil claims up to $20,000. County court overlaps from $200 to $20,000; and a statutory county court takes civil cases from $500 to $325,000. The address in dispute fixes the justice precinct, and the justice court clerk can confirm it. See the Collin County hub.
Eviction Notices in Lavon: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A landlord must serve a written notice to vacate before filing, with a three-day floor unless the lease sets another period. The notice may be mailed, given to a tenant who is 16 or older, left inside the premises, or emailed where agreed in writing. The count runs through weekends and holidays; a last day on one moves ahead. Court is the second step, a sworn petition whose citation goes out through a sheriff or constable.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Lavon Defendants
Divorce is a district court matter. Deliver the citation and petition personally, or send them by certified mail asking for a return receipt. If that fails, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion naming likely places and earlier tries can lead the judge to approve email, social media or papers left with an adult over 16. The Rule 106(b) guide walks through it. A business is served at the registered agent. No default until the return has sat on file ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Lavon
Lavon Police Department is the local agency. Hospitals in range: Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Lake Pointe (6800 Scenic Dr, Rowlett, TX 75088, about 8.2 miles), Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall (3150 Horizon Road, Rockwall, TX 75032, about 9.7 miles) and Methodist Richardson Medical Center (2831 E President George Bush Highway, Richardson, TX 75082, about 13.8 miles). Witnesses are owed $10 per attendance day and custodians $1. See the subpoena guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Lavon
Lavon has ZIP 75166. Wylie, Nevada and Fate are listed as neighbors.
Lavon Process Server FAQ
Can a party serve?
No.
How are companies served?
At the registered agent.
When is default allowed?
Ten days after proof is filed.