Mount Vernon is a town of 2,493 and the seat of Franklin County, and a process server in Mount Vernon, Texas works about 0.9 miles from the county courthouse. Standard at $69 (attempt within 5 business days), Rush at $119 (within 48 hours) and 24-Hour at $169 (within 24 hours) cover citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate, and the server's signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed after delivery.
What a Process Server Costs in Mount Vernon: Three Flat Tiers
There are three flat rungs. At the lowest rung, Standard at $69 allows an attempt within five business days. At the middle rung, Rush at $119 allows one within 48 hours. At the top rung, 24-Hour at $169 allows one within 24 hours. These are shown on the pricing page, and an order can begin at /order. The commissioners court of Franklin County sets sheriff and constable fees (Local Gov't Code 118.131).
Who May Serve Papers in Mount Vernon: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
A sheriff or constable may serve under Rule 103. So may an adult 18 or older whom a written court order names, and so may a process server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. A lawsuit's parties and other interested people may not.
Where Mount Vernon Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Franklin County Courthouse, 200 North Kaufman Street, is about 0.9 miles from Mount Vernon, the county seat. Franklin County justice courts handle evictions and civil claims up to $20,000. County court can take claims above $200 and statutory county courts reach $325,000. The address in dispute decides the precinct, so the justice court clerk can confirm. The Franklin County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Mount Vernon: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A landlord who wants possession starts with a written notice to vacate. Three days is the minimum unless a lease sets a different period. The notice can be mailed, left inside the premises in a conspicuous place, or handed to a tenant 16 or older, and a private server may do the handing. If the landlord sues, the court's citation is delivered by the sheriff or a constable.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Mount Vernon Defendants
The citation and petition are delivered to the defendant in person or mailed with return receipt. If those fail, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion may convince a judge to approve another method. Registered agents accept papers for companies. Franklin County courts will not enter a default until ten days after the return is filed.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Mount Vernon
Titus Regional Medical Center, 2001 N Jefferson, Mount Pleasant, is about 14.7 miles away. CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital- Winnsboro, 719 West Coke Road, Winnsboro, is about 16.5 miles, and UT Health East Texas Pittsburg Hospital, 2701 US Hwy 271 N, Pittsburg, about 18.2 miles. The Mount Vernon Police Department covers the town. Witnesses are paid $10 per day of attendance, and records custodians are paid $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon is ZIP 75457. Mount Pleasant, Winnsboro and Pittsburg are neighbors.
Mount Vernon Process Server FAQ
Can I serve my own papers?
No.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.