Mart, a McLennan County city of about 1,780 people in Texas, lies well out from the county courthouse in Waco, so a process server in Mart, TX often serves papers for cases filed 17.9 miles away. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate can start with an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and the signed Return of Service comes by email afterward.
What a Process Server Costs in Mart: Three Flat Tiers
A Mart customer chooses among three tiers. Standard Service runs $69 with an attempt targeted inside 5 business days; Rush Service runs $119 with a 48-hour target; 24-Hour Service runs $169 with a 24-hour target. The pricing page has the list. To begin, use the order form. Constable and sheriff fees in the county come from the commissioners court under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Mart: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 lets sheriffs, constables, adults with a written court order and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission handle service. Parties to the suit cannot.
Where Mart Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
For Mart, the McLennan County Courthouse is at 501 Washington Avenue in Waco, about 17.9 miles away in a straight line. Justice court takes civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest plus evictions, county court takes $200 to $20,000 and statutory county court takes civil cases above $500 up to $325,000. The justice court clerk can confirm the precinct for an address. The McLennan County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Mart: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
The landlord's notice to vacate must be in writing and give at least three days unless the lease differs. Mail, a conspicuous spot inside the premises, or hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older is permitted, and a private server can hand-deliver. Whoever files the eviction suit must rely on a sheriff or constable for the citation, with an alias possible after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Mart Defendants
A citation is served personally or by registered or certified mail. If those fail, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion can ask the court to authorize another method. Registered agents accept papers for companies. A default judgment cannot be granted before ten days of filed proof of service.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Mart
The Mart Police Department is local. Limestone Medical Center, 701 Mcclintic Drive in Groesbeck, is about 17.7 miles away; Ascension Providence, 6901 Medical Parkway in Waco, about 21.7 miles; and Parkview Regional Hospital, 600 South Bonham Street in Mexia, about 22.6 miles. A witness is owed $10 per day, and a records custodian is owed $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Mart
Mart's ZIP code is 76664. Riesel, Bellmead and Marlin are neighboring cities.
Mart Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, a party cannot.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.
What if the person avoids service?
Ask for substituted service under Rule 106(b).