North Alamo lies in Hidalgo County, Texas, where a process server delivers citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate in ZIP codes 78516 and 78589. Standard Service schedules an attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service schedules it within 48 hours; 24-Hour Service, within 24 hours. You get a signed Return of Service by email after each delivery. With 3,722 residents in 2020, North Alamo is a Census-designated place: unincorporated, with no city government.
What a Process Server Costs in North Alamo: Three Flat Tiers
A $69 Standard order is attempted within 5 business days. A $119 Rush order is attempted within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service costs $169 and makes it within 24 hours. Texas state-court citations and summonses add a $100 fee because TRCP 103 restricts who may serve them. North Alamo orders start on the order form; terms are on the pricing page. Hidalgo County constables and the sheriff charge county-set fees (Local Government Code 118.131), and a private server is a different option.
Who May Serve Papers in North Alamo: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Under Rule 103 a North Alamo citation may be served by a sheriff or constable, an adult 18 or older authorized by law or court order, or a person certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement here, and only its deputies and the county constables may serve an eviction citation.
Where North Alamo Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
North Alamo is only about 6.3 miles from the Hidalgo County Courthouse, 100 North Closner Boulevard, Edinburg, TX 78539, in Edinburg, the county seat. Its justice courts take claims up to $20,000 and evictions. The justice precinct depends on the address in dispute, and the Hidalgo County justice court clerk can confirm it.
Eviction Notices in North Alamo: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A North Alamo tenant must get at least three days' written notice to vacate unless the lease sets another period. The notice may be mailed, left in a conspicuous place inside the home, handed to any tenant 16 or older, or sent electronically if agreed in writing, and a private server can make the hand delivery. The sworn petition is filed in the justice court of the property's precinct; a sheriff or constable serves the citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for North Alamo Defendants
A respondent gets the papers by hand or by registered or certified mail. If that fails, a Rule 106(b) order based on a sworn statement of tries can permit substituted service. Default waits ten days with proof on file.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near North Alamo
South Texas Health System, 1102 W Trenton Road, Edinburg, TX 78539, is about 4.8 miles away. Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, 5501 South Mccoll, Edinburg, TX 78539, is about 5.4 miles, and Cornerstone Regional Hospital, 2302 Cornerstone Boulevard, Edinburg, TX 78539, about 5.6 miles. A custodian gets $1 per records subpoena, a witness $10 per day.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around North Alamo
North Alamo uses ZIP codes 78516 and 78589. San Juan, Alamo and Lopezville sit around it.
North Alamo Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. Rule 103 excludes parties from serving.
What if the person avoids service?
Ask the court for a Rule 106(b) order, citing each try.
How is a company served?
A North Alamo business is served via its registered agent.