Red Oak is an Ellis County city of 14,221 people on 16.2 square miles, and a process server in Red Oak, TX will take papers about 9.4 miles to the courthouse in Waxahachie. The paper could be a citation, a petition, a subpoena or a notice. Standard Service means an attempt inside 5 business days. Rush Service means inside 48 hours. 24-Hour Service means inside 24 hours. You get the signed Texas Rule 107 Return of Service by email when the papers are handed over. Crescent Medical Center Lancaster is about 4.4 miles from town.
What a Process Server Costs in Red Oak: Three Flat Tiers
| Tier | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard Service | $69 |
| Rush Service | $119 |
| 24-Hour Service | $169 |
The pricing page and order form show the same table. Ellis County's constables and sheriff can serve too, and the commissioners court sets what they charge under Local Government Code 118.131. A private server is another way to go.
Who May Serve Papers in Red Oak: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 narrows the field in a few strokes. No parties. No one with a stake in the case. Beyond that, the field is sheriffs and constables and other persons authorized by law, adults 18 or older named in a written court order, and process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. The certification guide tells how the certificate works.
Where Red Oak Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Waxahachie is the county seat. The Ellis County Courts and Administration Building is at 109 South Jackson Street, Waxahachie, TX 75165, about 9.4 miles from Red Oak in a straight line. Justice court hears civil claims up to $20,000 (excluding interest) and eviction suits, but not divorces. County courts take amounts above $200 up to $20,000 and civil cases over $500 up to $325,000 may go to a statutory county court or a district court. The clerk of the justice court can confirm the precinct for an address. See the Ellis County page.
Eviction Notices in Red Oak: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Red Oak landlords begin with a written notice to vacate of at least three days, unless a lease or agreement sets a different period. They can deliver it by mail, by leaving it conspicuously inside the premises, by handing it to a tenant 16 or older, or by electronic communication agreed in writing. Weekend and holiday days count; a last day on one moves to the next business day. After the notice period, the sworn petition goes to justice court. A private process server can carry the notice. Only a sheriff or constable can serve the eviction citation, and an alias citation is available after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Red Oak Defendants
A divorce citation and petition are served in person or by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested. If that fails, the plaintiff asks the court for a different method under Rule 106(b), supported by a sworn statement of likely locations and earlier attempts. Orders have allowed papers left with someone over 16, or email or social media. Businesses are reached at their registered agent, at a corporation's president or vice president, or through the Secretary of State. A default judgment waits until proof of service has been on file ten days. The Rule 106(b) guide has more.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Red Oak
Red Oak Police Department covers the city. Hospitals in range: Crescent Medical Center Lancaster, 2600 West Pleasant Run Road, Lancaster, TX 75146 (about 4.4 miles), Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Waxahachie, 2400 N Interstate Highway 35E, Waxahachie, TX 75165 (about 9.4 miles), and Methodist Charlton Medical Center, 3500 W Wheatland Road, Dallas, TX 75237 (about 10.9 miles). A subpoena goes to the witness as a copy with any fee required: $10 per day of attendance from the summoning party and $1 for a records custodian. Documents held by a nonparty need 10 days' notice to all parties. See the fee guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Red Oak
Red Oak has ZIP code 75154. Waxahachie, Glenn Heights, Lancaster, Oak Leaf and Ferris are its neighbors.
Red Oak Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. Rule 103 bars parties.
How is a company served?
By delivery to its registered agent, an officer, or the Secretary of State. See the services page and the FAQ.