Ore City is an Upshur County city of about 1,108 residents with a police department of its own, and a process server in Ore City, Texas, takes on citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate. Standard Service puts an attempt within 5 business days, Rush Service within 48 hours and 24-Hour Service within 24 hours. A signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed after the papers are handed over. For county filings the destination is Gilmer.
What a Process Server Costs in Ore City: Three Flat Tiers
Anyone in Ore City can compare the rates in a glance. Standard Service is $69. Rush Service is $119. 24-Hour Service is $169. The pricing page is the reference and the order form is how to start. Upshur County's constables and sheriff serve for fees that the commissioners court fixes under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Ore City: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
The gatekeeping rule is Rule 103. Sheriffs and constables pass it, adults 18 and older with a written order from the court pass it, and so do certified process servers. Parties and others with a stake in the lawsuit do not.
Where Ore City Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
For Upshur County, the Upshur County Courthouse is at 100 West Tyler Street, Gilmer, TX 75644, about 14 miles from Ore City. Justice court is where civil claims up to $20,000 and evictions are heard. The county court has overlapping reach from $200 to $20,000 and divorce sits with district court. The clerk of the justice court can name the precinct for an address.
Eviction Notices in Ore City: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Texas wants Ore City tenants to get a written notice to vacate before any suit. The notice must give at least three days unless the lease provides another period. It may be mailed, left inside the home in a conspicuous place, or handed to a tenant 16 or older, and a private server can do the handing. Citations on the sworn eviction petition are for a sheriff or constable.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Ore City Defendants
Most citations are handed to the defendant or sent by registered or certified mail with a return receipt. If a person cannot be reached that way, a sworn motion under Rule 106(b) can open the way to another court-approved method. Businesses are served via registered agents. The clerk needs the proof of service on file ten days before default.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Ore City
A witness is paid $10 for each day of attendance by the party issuing the subpoena, and a records custodian is paid $1. Longview Regional Medical Center, 2901 N Fourth St, Longview, is about 18.6 miles away. CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center, 700 E Marshall Ave, Longview, is about 20.7 miles away, and UT Health East Texas Pittsburg Hospital, 2701 US Hwy 271 N, Pittsburg, is about 21.3 miles away.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Ore City
Ore City uses ZIP 75683, with Lone Star, Gilmer and Hughes Springs around it.
Ore City Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, someone who stands to gain or lose from the case may not serve its papers.
What if the person avoids service?
The judge can approve a different way if you file a sworn Rule 106(b) motion.
How is a company served?
Delivery goes to the registered agent the business is required to keep.