Manvel is large for a Brazoria County city, 27.3 square miles with 9,914 residents, and the Brazoria County Courthouse in Angleton is about 22.3 miles away, so a process server in Manvel, Texas should expect long hauls. What can be delivered is a citation, petition, subpoena or notice. Standard Service comes with an attempt within 5 business days, Rush Service within 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service within 24 hours. A signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed to you at the end. HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland is about 4.2 miles away.
What a Process Server Costs in Manvel: Three Flat Tiers
| Standard Service | $69 |
|---|---|
| Rush Service | $119 |
| 24-Hour Service | $169 |
Distance does not change the price, and the pricing page and the order form show the same table. Brazoria County's constables and sheriff are separate options with fees set by the commissioners court under Local Government Code 118.131. A private server is simply another choice.
Who May Serve Papers in Manvel: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 is the Manvel rule, and it has an exclusion and three inclusions. The exclusion: parties and anyone else interested in the case's outcome. The inclusions: sheriffs, constables and others authorized by law; adults 18 or older named in a written court order; and process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. The certification guide explains the third.
Where Manvel Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Manvel's cases go to Angleton, the county seat, where the Brazoria County Courthouse at 111 East Locust Street, Angleton, TX 77515 lies about 22.3 miles away in a straight line. Civil claims up to $20,000 (excluding interest) and eviction suits are justice court matters, whereas divorces are not. County courts accept amounts over $200 up to $20,000 and civil cases over $500 up to $325,000 may go to a statutory county court or a district court. Which precinct covers an address depends on the address, and the justice court clerk can confirm. The Brazoria County page has more.
Eviction Notices in Manvel: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
For a Manvel rental, the first legal paper is a notice to vacate in writing. At least three days must be given, unless the lease or agreement sets another period. It can be mailed, left in a conspicuous place inside the premises, handed to a tenant 16 or older, or sent electronically if both sides agreed in writing. Weekends and holidays count among the days, and a deadline landing on one moves to the next business day. After the period, the landlord's sworn petition is filed with the justice court. A private process server can deliver the notice but not the eviction citation, which a sheriff or constable must serve; an alias citation is available after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Manvel Defendants
Serving a Manvel spouse in a divorce starts with hand delivery of the citation and petition, or registered or certified mail with return receipt requested. If neither works, the plaintiff goes to the judge under Rule 106(b) with a sworn statement of likely locations and earlier attempts. The judge may approve papers left with someone over 16, or delivery by email or social media. A company defendant is served at its registered agent, at a corporation's president or vice president, or through the Secretary of State. A default is not available until proof of service has been on file for ten days. The Rule 106(b) guide has more.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Manvel
Manvel Police Department takes local reports. Three hospitals are in range: HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland, 11100 Shadow Creek Parkway, Pearland, TX 77584 (about 4.2 miles), HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, 500 W Medical Center Blvd, Webster, TX 77598 (about 14.2 miles), and Womans Hospital of Texas,The, 7600 Fannin, Houston, TX 77054 (about 14.5 miles). The witness receives the subpoena as a copy along with any required fee. The witness fee is $10 per day of attendance from the summoning party, and a records custodian is owed $1. If a nonparty holds the documents, all parties must be told 10 days ahead. See the fee guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Manvel
Manvel has ZIP code 77578. Alvin, Pearland and Iowa Colony are its neighbors.
Manvel Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. A party is barred by Rule 103.
What if the person avoids service?
Document each try and ask for a Rule 106(b) order. Look to the services page and the FAQ for related answers.