Northlake is a Denton County town of 5,214 spread over 19.7 square miles and three ZIP codes, with no police department listed, and a process server in Northlake, Texas covers a lot of ground to reach the Denton County Courts Building, about 12.7 miles away. The paperwork can be a citation, a petition, a subpoena or a notice to vacate. Customers select an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and a signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed after delivery.
Northlake Costs: Three Flat Tiers for a Process Server
Choose Standard Service for $69 and get an attempt within 5 business days. Choose Rush Service for $119 and get one within 48 hours. Choose 24-Hour Service for $169 and get one within 24 hours. The pricing page shows the same list, and the order form starts a job.
Denton County's sheriff and constables serve papers on a schedule set by the commissioners court (Local Government Code 118.131). A private server is a different option.
Who May Serve Papers in Northlake: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 names officers, adults 18 or older acting under a written court order, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Parties and interested persons are excluded. The certification guide gives more.
Where Northlake Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Denton is the county seat, and the Denton County Courts Building is at 1450 East McKinney Street, Denton, TX 76209, about 12.7 miles from Northlake. Justice court handles evictions and civil claims up to $20,000. County court overlaps from $200 to $20,000; and a statutory county court may hear civil cases from $500 to $325,000. The justice precinct follows the address in dispute, and the justice court clerk can confirm it. The Denton County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Northlake: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A Northlake landlord opens with a written notice to vacate of at least three days, unless the lease sets different terms. Acceptable delivery includes mailing it, giving it to a tenant who is 16 or older, leaving it inside the home, or emailing it under a written agreement. The days include weekends and holidays, and a last day on one slides to the next business day. Afterward the landlord's sworn petition is filed in justice court. A sheriff or constable then delivers its citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Northlake Defendants
Divorce proceeds in district court. The spouse should receive the citation and petition directly or by certified mail, return receipt requested. If those fail, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion listing likely places and earlier tries can win approval for email, social media or papers left with an adult over 16. The Rule 106(b) guide explains. Businesses answer at the registered agent. No default until the return has been on file ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Northlake
Hospitals in range: Baylor Medical Center at Trophy Club (2850 E State Highway 114, Trophy Club, TX 76262, about 4.8 miles), Methodist Southlake Medical Center (421 E State Highway 114, Southlake, TX 76092, about 10.0 miles) and Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance (10864 Texas Health Trail, Fort Worth, TX 76244, about 10.3 miles). A witness is owed $10 per day and a custodian $1. See the subpoena guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Northlake
Northlake uses ZIPs 76226, 76247 and 76262. Neighbors listed: Flower Mound, Fort Worth, Denton, Roanoke and Justin.
Northlake Process Server FAQ
Can a party serve?
No.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.
When can a default be taken?
Ten days after proof is filed.