Lorena is a McLennan County city in Texas of about 1,780 people with its own police department, and a process server in Lorena, TX handles citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate with an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours. Delivery is confirmed by a signed Return of Service in the customer's inbox. The county courthouse is in Waco, 12.9 miles from Lorena.
What a Process Server Costs in Lorena: Three Flat Tiers
The slowest and least expensive tier is Standard Service at $69 with an attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service at $119 gets an attempt within 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service at $169 gets one within 24 hours. Compare them on the pricing page or submit a job through the order form. McLennan County's commissioners court, under Local Government Code 118.131, sets the fees constables and sheriffs charge.
Who May Serve Papers in Lorena: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
A Lorena plaintiff cannot hand the papers to the defendant personally. Rule 103 reserves the task to sheriffs and constables, adults appointed by written court order, and individuals certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission, and it excludes everyone interested in the outcome.
Where Lorena Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
From Lorena, the straight-line trip to the McLennan County Courthouse at 501 Washington Avenue in Waco is about 12.9 miles. Evictions and civil claims of up to $20,000 excluding interest are heard in justice court. County court shares the $200 to $20,000 range, and statutory county court hears civil cases above $500 up to $325,000. The justice court clerk can confirm the precinct for an address. See the McLennan County hub.
Eviction Notices in Lorena: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Landlords owe tenants a written notice to vacate of at least three days before filing, unless a lease says otherwise. Delivery by mail, by leaving the notice conspicuously inside the premises, or by handing it to a tenant 16 or older all counts, and a private server can do the hand delivery. Once the case is filed, a sheriff or constable serves the citation, and an alias is available after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Lorena Defendants
Divorce citations travel by personal delivery or registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. When a spouse cannot be reached, the court can approve another method after a sworn Rule 106(b) motion explaining the attempts. Companies take service through registered agents. A default judgment has to wait ten days after proof of service is filed.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Lorena
The Lorena Police Department is local. Ascension Providence, 6901 Medical Parkway in Waco, is about 9.1 miles away; Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest, 100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, about 10.4 miles; and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple, 2401 S 31st St, about 23.0 miles. A witness is owed $10 per day of attendance, and a records custodian is owed $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Lorena
Lorena's ZIP code is 76655. Hewitt, Bruceville-Eddy and Robinson are neighboring cities.
Lorena Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, since the rules bar every party to the case.
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
Once ten days have passed with the proof on file.
Can papers be taped to a door?
A Rule 106(b) order must allow it first.