Lindsay is a Cooke County city of about 1,047 residents with its own police department, and a process server in Lindsay, Texas, can deliver a citation, petition, subpoena or notice to vacate. Standard Service starts the attempt within 5 business days, Rush Service within 48 hours and 24-Hour Service within 24 hours. You get the signed Rule 107 Return of Service by email once the papers are delivered. The county seat, Gainesville, is very close.
What a Process Server Costs in Lindsay: Three Flat Tiers
Standard Service is $69. Rush Service is $119. 24-Hour Service is $169. The pricing page shows them and the order form takes your job. Cooke County constables and the sheriff serve under county-set fees from the commissioners court under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Lindsay: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Under Rule 103 a sheriff or constable may serve, an adult 18 or older authorized in writing by the court may serve, and a certified process server may serve. A Lindsay party or other interested person may not.
Where Lindsay Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Cooke County Courthouse is at 101 South Dixon Street, Gainesville, TX 76240, about 4.4 miles from Lindsay. Cooke County justice court handles civil claims of up to $20,000 and eviction suits. The county court overlaps for claims over $200 and district court is where divorces are filed. Ask the justice court clerk about precincts, since the address in dispute determines which one applies.
Eviction Notices in Lindsay: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A Lindsay landlord must send written notice to vacate, at least three days unless the lease sets a different period. Mail, delivery inside the home in a conspicuous place, and hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older qualify, and a private server can do the hand delivery. When the landlord files the sworn petition, only a sheriff or constable may serve the resulting citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Lindsay Defendants
For a citation, the law expects either delivery by hand or registered or certified mail where the receipt is returned. If that fails, a sworn motion under Rule 106(b) can lead the court to approve another method. Registered agents accept papers for businesses. A Lindsay plaintiff has to let ten days pass with proof of service on file before default.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Lindsay
A witness is paid $10 for each day of attendance by the party issuing the subpoena, and a records custodian is paid $1. North Texas Medical Center, 1900 Hospital Blvd, Gainesville, is about 2.8 miles away, and Muenster Memorial Hospital, 605 N Maple Street, Muenster, is about 9.3 miles away.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Lindsay
Lindsay has ZIP codes 76240 and 76250, near Gainesville, Muenster and Whitesboro.
Lindsay Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, a party to the case may not serve it.
What if the person avoids service?
If the person is dodging, a Rule 106(b) motion supported by sworn facts is the next step.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.