A process server in Mont Belvieu, Texas, a Chambers County city of 7,724 spread over 17.8 square miles and three ZIP codes with a police department of its own, can serve citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate, with an attempt within 5 business days, within 48 hours or within 24 hours, and you receive a signed Rule 107 Return of Service by email. Anahuac, the county seat, is about 12.7 miles away.
Mont Belvieu Costs: Flat Process Server Pricing by Speed
Slowest and cheapest first: Standard Service, $69; attempt within 5 business days. Middle: Rush Service, $119; attempt within 48 hours. Fastest: 24-Hour Service, $169; attempt within 24 hours. The pricing page shows the list, and the order form places the job.
Chambers County constables and the sheriff are a separate route, with fees from a schedule the commissioners court adopts (Local Government Code 118.131). Private service is simply another path.
Who May Serve Papers in Mont Belvieu: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 limits service to peace officers, court-authorized adults, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Parties and interested persons are out. Review the certification guide for more.
Where Mont Belvieu Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Chambers County Courthouse is at 404 Washington Avenue, Anahuac, TX 77514, about 12.7 miles from Mont Belvieu, because Anahuac is the county seat. Justice court handles civil claims to $20,000 and evictions. County court shares claims from $200 to $20,000. A statutory county court may take civil cases from $500 to $325,000. The disputed address determines the precinct, and the justice court clerk can confirm it. More at the Chambers County hub.
Eviction Notices in Mont Belvieu: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A notice to vacate has to be written and allow at least three days, unless a lease picks another period. Landlords may mail it, hand it to a tenant 16 or older, leave it inside the premises, or email it where the parties agreed in writing. All days count, with a weekend or holiday end date shifting to the next business day. Justice court gets a sworn petition afterward, and the citation is served by a sheriff or constable.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Mont Belvieu Defendants
Divorces are filed in district court. The citation and petition reach the defendant by hand or certified mail with return receipt. If that does not work, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion with likely locations and past tries can win approval for email, social media or papers left with an adult over 16. See the Rule 106(b) guide. Companies are served through a registered agent. Default waits ten days with the return on file.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Mont Belvieu
Hospitals in range: Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital (4401 Garth Road, Baytown, TX 77521, about 8.3 miles), Baytown Medical Center LP (1626 W Baker Road, Baytown, TX 77521, about 8.4 miles) and Bayside Community Hospital (200 Hospital Drive, Anahuac, TX 77514, about 13.1 miles). The Mont Belvieu Police Department is the local agency. A witness is owed $10 per attendance day, and a custodian $1 for records. The subpoena guide has more.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Mont Belvieu
ZIPs 77523, 77535 and 77580 cover Mont Belvieu. Neighbors listed: Baytown, Old River-Winfree and Beach City.
Mont Belvieu Process Server FAQ
Am I allowed to serve a lawsuit I filed?
No. Plaintiffs are barred.
What if someone is deliberately avoiding service?
Seek a Rule 106(b) order through a sworn motion.
Can a corporation be served at its office?
Through its registered agent at the registered office, yes.