Despite its name, Liberty City has no city government: a process server in Gregg County, Texas reaching this unincorporated community delivers citations, divorce petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate. The attempt comes within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours by tier, and the signed Return of Service is emailed once the papers are delivered. Liberty City is a Census-designated place of 2,721 people spread over about 6.1 square miles, and Gregg County handles its courts and policing.
What a Process Server Costs in Liberty City: Three Flat Tiers
Standard Service, priced at $69 per job, makes the attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service at $119 makes it within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service at $169 makes it within 24 hours. Texas state-court citations or summonses add a $100 fee. Compare tiers on the pricing page and order online. The Gregg County sheriff and constables charge fees set by the commissioners court each year under Local Government Code 118.131, and a private server is another option.
Who May Serve Papers in Liberty City: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Texas Rule 103 lists the sheriff or a constable, an adult named in a written court order, and a process server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. A party to the suit cannot serve. The Gregg County Sheriff's Office polices Liberty City, and its deputies and Gregg County's constables serve process too. Our certification guide covers the JBCC.
Where Liberty City Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The county seat is Longview. The Gregg County Courthouse at 101 East Methvin Street, Longview, TX 75601 is about 12.3 miles away. Evictions and civil claims up to $20,000 go to a justice court; the county court shares claims over $200 up to $20,000; divorce is heard in district court. The address in dispute sets the justice precinct, which the Gregg County justice court clerk can confirm.
Eviction Notices in Liberty City: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A landlord must give written notice to vacate of at least three days unless the lease sets a different period. It may be mailed, handed to a tenant 16 or older, left inside the home in a conspicuous place, or sent electronically under a written agreement. The justice court's eviction citation is served only by the sheriff or a constable.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Liberty City Defendants
Divorce papers are handed to the respondent personally. If attempts fail, a sworn statement of the tries supports a Rule 106(b) order allowing delivery to someone over 16 at the residence, or service by email or social media.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Liberty City
CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center, 700 E Marshall Ave, Longview, TX 75601, is about 12.8 miles away, Longview Regional Medical Center, 2901 N Fourth St, Longview, TX 75605, about 13.7 miles, and University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler, 11937 US Highway 271, Tyler, TX 75708, about 15.9 miles. Witnesses are paid $10 per day with the subpoena; records custodians receive $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Liberty City
Liberty City addresses fall in ZIPs 75647 and 75662, near Kilgore, Gladewater and White Oak.
Liberty City Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. A party may not serve process.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent; the Secretary of State steps in if the agent cannot be found.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Only under a Rule 106(b) court order.