Palmer is an Ellis County town of 2,399 on 3.1 square miles, about 10.8 miles from the courthouse complex in Waxahachie, and a process server in Palmer, Texas can serve citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate there. Standard at $69 (attempt within 5 business days), Rush at $119 (within 48 hours) and 24-Hour at $169 (within 24 hours) are the choices, and a signed Return of Service under Rule 107 is emailed after delivery.
What a Process Server Costs in Palmer: Three Flat Tiers
There are no extras. Standard at $69 promises an attempt within five business days, Rush at $119 promises one within 48 hours, and 24-Hour at $169 promises one within 24 hours. Read the pricing page or start at /order. Ellis County's sheriff and constables are paid under a schedule from the commissioners court (Local Gov't Code 118.131).
Who May Serve Papers in Palmer: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
A sheriff or constable may serve under Rule 103, as may an adult 18 or older named in a written court order and a process server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Parties and interested persons may not.
Where Palmer Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Ellis County Courts and Administration Building at 109 South Jackson Street, in the county seat of Waxahachie, lies about 10.8 miles from Palmer. In Ellis County, evictions and civil claims up to $20,000 go to justice court. County courts can take claims above $200 and statutory county courts reach $325,000. The address in dispute decides the precinct, so ask the county's justice court clerk. The Ellis County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Palmer: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A Palmer landlord has to deliver a written notice to vacate before a suit, at least three days unless the lease sets another period. It may be mailed, left inside in a conspicuous place, or handed to a tenant 16 or older, and a private server can do the handing. Citation in the eviction suit is for a sheriff or constable.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Palmer Defendants
The citation and petition are meant to be handed to the defendant, or mailed in a way that produces a return receipt. If a Palmer defendant slips away, a judge can approve something else once the plaintiff swears to the likely locations and past attempts in a Rule 106(b) motion. Registered agents receive papers for companies. A default is off the table until the return has been on file for ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Palmer
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Waxahachie, 2400 N Interstate Highway 35E, is about 7.9 miles away. Ennis Regional Medical Center, 2201 West Lampasas Street, Ennis, is about 8.2 miles, and Crescent Medical Center Lancaster, 2600 West Pleasant Run Road, Lancaster, about 10.9 miles. The Palmer Police Department covers the town. Each day a witness attends, $10 is owed, and a records custodian is owed $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Palmer
Palmer is ZIP 75152. Ennis, Ferris and Red Oak are neighbors.
Palmer Process Server FAQ
Can I serve my own papers?
No.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.