A process server in Liberty, Texas, the Liberty County seat with 8,276 residents spread over 44.5 square miles, can serve citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate. Attempts take place within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, depending on tier, and a signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed to you. The courthouse is about 1.5 miles away, and Liberty Dayton Regional Medical Center about 2.1 miles.
Liberty Process Server Rates: What Each Tier Costs
Three tiers appear on the pricing page, and the order form starts a job.
- Standard Service: attempt within 5 business days, $69.
- Rush Service: attempt within 48 hours, $119.
- 24-Hour Service: attempt within 24 hours, $169.
Constables and the sheriff of Liberty County also serve. Those fees are fixed by the commissioners court under Local Government Code 118.131. A private server is another option.
Who May Serve Papers in Liberty: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 lets sheriffs, constables and others authorized by law serve. It also lets adults 18 or older serve under a written order, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Parties and interested persons are excluded. The Rule 103 guide has more.
Where Liberty Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Liberty is the county seat, and the Liberty County Courthouse stands at 1923 Sam Houston Street, Liberty, TX 77575, about 1.5 miles away. Justice court takes claims up to $20,000 and evictions; county court overlaps from $200 to $20,000; statutory county courts hear $500 to $325,000. The precinct depends on the address in dispute, and the county justice court clerk can confirm it. More on the Liberty County hub.
Eviction Notices in Liberty: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Landlords give written notice to vacate, at least three days unless a lease sets another length. It can be mailed, handed to a tenant 16 or older, left inside the premises, or emailed under a written agreement. Weekends and holidays count, though a last day on one moves ahead. A sworn petition then goes to justice court and a sheriff or constable serves the citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Liberty Defendants
Divorce is filed in district court. Deliver the petition and citation in person or by certified mail with return receipt. If that fails, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion listing likely locations and past efforts can win an order allowing email, social media or papers left with an adult over 16. The Rule 106(b) guide covers it. A corporation's registered agent, president or vice president can accept. A plaintiff cannot seek default until ten days after the return is filed.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Liberty
Liberty Police Department is the local agency. Hospitals in range: Liberty Dayton Regional Medical Center (1353 N Travis St, Liberty, TX 77575, about 2.1 miles), Bayside Community Hospital (200 Hospital Drive, Anahuac, TX 77514, about 20.7 miles) and Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital (4401 Garth Road, Baytown, TX 77521, about 21.8 miles). A witness is owed $10 per day and a custodian $1 for records. The subpoena guide explains more.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Liberty
Two ZIPs, 77535 and 77575, serve Liberty. Nearby are Dayton, Old River-Winfree and Mont Belvieu.
Liberty Process Server FAQ
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
Ten days after proof of service is on file.
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, parties cannot serve.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.