A process server in Paloma Creek South, Texas takes Denton County citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate to the person named, with the attempt inside 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours depending on tier. Your proof is a signed Return of Service, emailed after delivery. Paloma Creek South is a Census-designated place, an unincorporated community of 9,539 residents on just 1.3 square miles, with no city government of its own; its filings go to Denton County.
What a Process Server Costs in Paloma Creek South: Three Flat Tiers
For $69 Standard Service makes the attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service at $119 moves it to within 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service at $169 to within 24 hours. A Texas state-court citation or summons is $100 more than the tier because only a sheriff, constable or certified process server may serve one in Texas. See the pricing page, then place the order on the order form.
The Denton County commissioners court sets sheriff and constable fees once a year (Local Government Code 118.131). A private server is another option.
Who May Serve Papers in Paloma Creek South: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Paloma Creek South gets its law enforcement from the Denton County Sheriff's Office. Rule 103 allows those deputies and the Denton County constables to serve process, together with adults 18 or older authorized by law or written court order and people certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. It does not allow a party, or anyone with an interest in the case, to serve. The certification guide has more.
Where Paloma Creek South Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Denton County Courts Building, 1450 East McKinney Street, Denton, TX 76209, is about 10.6 miles away in the county seat of Denton. Its justice courts take civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest, along with evictions, and turn away divorce, slander, defamation, land title and lien-on-land suits. The county court shares cases above $200 up to $20,000. A statutory county court shares civil cases from $500 to $325,000 with the district court, excluding interest, damages, penalties, fees and costs.
For the justice precinct, the address in dispute controls; the Denton County justice court clerk can confirm it. The Denton County page has more.
Eviction Notices in Paloma Creek South: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
In a suit filed on or after January 1, 2026, the landlord first delivers written notice to vacate with at least three days, unless the lease or a written agreement sets another period, or a notice to pay rent or vacate if rent is owed. Mailing it, leaving it in plain sight inside, handing it to a tenant 16 or older, or agreed electronic delivery all satisfy the statute. Weekends and holidays count, though a last day falling on one moves to the next business day.
A private server can handle the notice. Serving the eviction citation is reserved for the Denton County Sheriff's Office or a constable, and an alias citation for another qualified officer may be requested after 5 business days without service.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Paloma Creek South Defendants
The respondent receives the citation and petition in hand, or by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. Failing that, a Rule 106(b) motion with a sworn or penalty-of-perjury statement of the likely location and specific attempts lets the court authorize delivery to anyone over 16 there, or email, social media or other technology. A citation is never left with a relative or on a door without that order. See the Rule 106(b) guide.
Corporations are served through their registered agent, president or a vice president. Default judgment is barred until the return has been on file ten days, not counting the filing or judgment day.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Paloma Creek South
Baylor Scott & White Emergency Hospital, 26791 Highway 380, Aubrey, TX 76227, is only about 0.8 miles away. Texas Health Hospital Frisco, 12400 N Dallas Parkway, Frisco, TX 75033, is about 5.8 miles, and Cook Childrens Medical Center Prosper, 4100 W University Drive, Prosper, TX 75078, about 7.3 miles. A deputy's report is subpoenaed from the Denton County Sheriff's Office.
Each witness gets $10 for every day of attendance, paid when served, and a records custodian $1. Read the witness fee guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Paloma Creek South
The community uses ZIP code 75068. Neighbors include Little Elm, Paloma Creek and Savannah.
Paloma Creek South Process Server FAQ
What if the person avoids service?
Track each attempt, then request a Rule 106(b) order.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent; if none can be found, through the Secretary of State.
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. A party cannot serve the papers in their own suit.