Pelican Bay is a Tarrant County city of just 0.7 square miles, and a process server in Pelican Bay, TX handles citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate for about 2,050 residents. An attempt can take place within 5 business days, within 48 hours or within 24 hours, and a signed Return of Service is emailed after delivery. The county courthouse is in Fort Worth, 15.7 miles away.
What a Process Server Costs in Pelican Bay: Three Flat Tiers
Standard Service is $69 and promises an attempt within 5 business days; Rush Service is $119 and promises one within 48 hours; 24-Hour Service is $169 and promises one within 24 hours. The pricing page has the full list and the order form is where requests begin. Tarrant County constables and sheriffs charge fees set by commissioners court under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Pelican Bay: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 gives that role to sheriffs, constables, court-authorized adults and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission, and keeps it from anyone interested in the case.
Where Pelican Bay Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Tarrant County Courthouse, 100 West Weatherford Street, Fort Worth, is about 15.7 miles from Pelican Bay in a straight line. Justice court covers civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest and evictions; county court overlaps from $200 to $20,000; a statutory county court can hear cases above $500 up to $325,000. The justice court clerk can say which precinct applies to an address. The Tarrant County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Pelican Bay: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A tenant gets written notice to vacate of at least three days unless the lease differs. Mail, a conspicuous place inside the premises, or hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older all count, and a private server can hand-deliver. The citation for the case is served only by a sheriff or constable, with an alias possible after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Pelican Bay Defendants
Delivery in person or by registered or certified mail starts most cases. If it fails, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion can persuade the court to authorize a different method. Companies are served via registered agents. Default judgment is held off for ten days after proof of service is filed.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Pelican Bay
The data lists no police department for Pelican Bay. Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle, 108 Denver Trail, Azle, is about 3.0 miles away; Medical City Alliance, 3101 North Tarrant Parkway, Fort Worth, about 12.1 miles; and Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance, 10864 Texas Health Trail, Fort Worth, about 12.2 miles. A witness is owed $10 per attendance day, and a records custodian $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Pelican Bay
ZIP 76020 covers Pelican Bay. Azle, Reno and Newark are neighbors.
Pelican Bay Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No; parties may not.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Only with a Rule 106(b) order.