Magnolia is a Montgomery County city of 2,419 on 4.8 square miles with two ZIP codes, about 18.3 miles from the courthouse in Conroe, and a process server in Magnolia, Texas can serve citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate there. The available speeds are Standard at $69 (attempt within 5 business days), Rush at $119 (within 48 hours) and 24-Hour at $169 (within 24 hours), and after delivery the signed Rule 107 Return of Service is sent by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Magnolia: Three Flat Tiers
Magnolia customers choose a tier by calendar. Five business days of room buys Standard at $69. Two days buys Rush at $119. One day buys 24-Hour at $169. Both the pricing page and the order form show the same figures. Montgomery County's sheriff and constables are paid under fees adopted by the commissioners court (Local Gov't Code 118.131).
Who May Serve Papers in Magnolia: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 allows officers such as the sheriff and constables, adults 18 or older named in a written court order, and process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Parties and interested persons may not.
Where Magnolia Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
From Magnolia it is about 18.3 miles to the Montgomery County Courthouse at 301 North Main Street in Conroe, the county seat. Justice court hears evictions and civil claims up to $20,000. County courts can take claims above $200 and statutory county courts reach $325,000. Which precinct applies turns on the address in dispute, so ask the county's justice court clerk. The Montgomery County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Magnolia: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A written notice to vacate of at least three days has to precede a Magnolia eviction suit, unless the lease sets another period. Mail, a conspicuous place inside, or hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older satisfies the rule, and a private server can deliver. Only a sheriff or constable serves the citation once the case is filed.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Magnolia Defendants
The citation and petition are delivered personally or mailed with a return receipt. If the defendant is hard to find, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion may persuade a judge to approve another method. Registered agents take papers for companies. A default has to wait until the return has been on file for ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Magnolia
HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball, 605 Holderrieth, Tomball, is about 11.1 miles from Magnolia. Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital, 24500 Northwest Fwy, Cypress, is about 15.7 miles, and Aspire Hospital, 2006 South Loop 336 West, Suite 500, Conroe, about 16.7 miles. The Magnolia Police Department covers the city. Witnesses receive $10 per day when served, and records custodians receive $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Magnolia
Magnolia uses ZIP codes 77354 and 77355. Tomball, Montgomery and Waller are neighbors.
Magnolia Process Server FAQ
Can I serve my own papers?
No.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.