Paloma Creek is a Denton County, Texas, community of half a square mile, and a process server there delivers citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate in ZIP code 76227. A Standard Service attempt is made within 5 business days. A Rush Service attempt is made within 48 hours. A 24-Hour Service attempt is made within 24 hours. The signed Return of Service then reaches your email. No city government exists in Paloma Creek, an unincorporated community and Census-designated place of 3,177 residents in 2020.
What a Process Server Costs in Paloma Creek: Three Flat Tiers
- Standard Service is $69 and makes the attempt within 5 business days.
- Rush Service is $119 and makes it within 48 hours.
- 24-Hour Service is $169 and makes it within 24 hours.
Texas state-court citations and summonses carry an extra $100 fee, as TRCP 103 restricts their service. Read the pricing page and begin on the order form. Denton County's commissioners court fixes what constables and the sheriff charge (Local Government Code 118.131); a private server is one alternative.
Who May Serve Papers in Paloma Creek: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 permits a sheriff, constable, court-authorized adult or a process server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission to serve a citation. Paloma Creek relies on the Denton County Sheriff's Office for law enforcement; eviction citations are served only by its deputies or a Denton County constable.
Where Paloma Creek Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Denton County Courts Building, 1450 East McKinney Street, Denton, TX 76209, is about 10.3 miles away in Denton, the county seat. Claims up to $20,000 and evictions from Paloma Creek go to a Denton County justice court. Precinct depends on the address in dispute, and the Denton County justice court clerk can confirm it.
Eviction Notices in Paloma Creek: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A Paloma Creek tenant must receive at least three days' written notice to vacate unless the lease sets something else. Mail, a conspicuous place inside, hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older, or agreed electronic delivery qualify; a private server may hand it over. The sworn petition then goes to the property's justice court, and a sheriff or constable serves the citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Paloma Creek Defendants
A respondent gets the citation and petition in person or by registered or certified mail. When that fails, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion can win substituted service. A Paloma Creek default needs ten days with the return on file.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Paloma Creek
Just about 0.3 miles from Paloma Creek is Baylor Scott & White Emergency Hospital, 26791 Highway 380, Aubrey, TX 76227. Farther out are Texas Health Hospital Frisco (12400 N Dallas Parkway, Frisco, TX 75033) at about 6.5 miles and Cook Childrens Medical Center Prosper (4100 W University Drive, Prosper, TX 75078) at about 7.3 miles. Custodians are entitled to $1 per records subpoena; witnesses to $10 a day.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Paloma Creek
ZIP code 76227 serves Paloma Creek; Little Elm, Paloma Creek South and Providence Village are its neighbors.
Paloma Creek Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No; parties cannot serve process.
How is a company served?
Paloma Creek firms are served through their registered agent.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Only with a Rule 106(b) order.