Richardson reaches into Collin County from Dallas County, and for a process server in Richardson, TX that means checking the county before anything else. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate can go out for an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and a signed Return of Service by email proves the delivery. The county seat, Dallas, is the city where Richardson's Dallas County cases are filed.
Richardson Process Server Pricing: Three Flat Tiers
Choosing a rate is simple. Standard Service: $69 with the attempt inside 5 business days. Rush Service: $119 with the attempt inside 48 hours. 24-Hour Service: $169 with the attempt inside 24 hours. The pricing page and the order form hold the rest.
County constable and sheriff fees come from each county's commissioners court (Local Government Code 118.131), so Dallas and Collin figures can differ. A private server is yet another option.
Who May Serve Papers in Richardson: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Texas starts with a ban on the plaintiff. Rule 103 also bars anyone interested in the outcome. Allowed are sheriffs and constables, adults 18 or older authorized by a written court order, and persons certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Or the clerk can mail the citation by registered or certified mail.
Certified process servers are defined in Government Code 156.001. Renewal is due on or before the last day of the month of the second anniversary. The certification guide has more.
Where Richardson Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Dallas County civil filings go to the George L Allen Sr Courts Building at 600 Commerce Street, Dallas, TX 75202, roughly 14.6 miles from Richardson. An address in the Collin County part of Richardson belongs to Collin County's courts.
Texas sorts civil cases by size. Up to $20,000 before interest, plus evictions, the justice court takes the case, except divorce, slander, defamation, title to land and lien-on-land suits. County court sits alongside for claims from over $200. Statutory county court sits alongside district court from over $500 up to $325,000. Which justice court precinct applies follows the address in dispute, and the county's justice court clerk can confirm it. Read the Dallas County page.
Eviction Notices in Richardson: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Landlords who file on or after January 1, 2026 first give a written notice to vacate of at least three days, unless a written lease or agreement sets a different period. Where rent is owed, the landlord may instead use a notice to pay or vacate. Allowed delivery is by mail, inside the premises in a conspicuous place, by hand to a tenant 16 or older, or electronically if agreed in writing.
The justice court citation can only be served by a sheriff or constable. When five business days pass without service after filing, an alias citation may be requested. Private servers stay with the notice.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Richardson Defendants
A divorce petition is filed in district court. The defendant is served in person or by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. If neither works, Rule 106(b) allows a court order permitting delivery to someone over 16 at a probable location or by email or social media, supported by a sworn statement of locations and attempts. See the Rule 106(b) guide.
A business receives papers through its registered agent. Ten days must pass after the proof of service is filed before a default judgment (Rule 107(h)). A return signed under penalty of perjury needs no notary.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Richardson
A sheriff, constable or non-party adult can serve a subpoena anywhere in Texas by handing over a copy and any required fee. A witness gets $10 for each day of attendance from the summoning party, and a records custodian gets $1. A witness within 150 miles of the suit's county can be called. The subpoena guide has intake details.
Hospitals in the data are Methodist Richardson Medical Center at 2831 E President George Bush Highway (2.8 miles), Legent Surgical Hospital Plano at 4100 Mapleshade Lane (4.2 miles) and Medical City Plano at 3901 W 15th St (4.7 miles). Police records are held by the Richardson Police Department.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Richardson
Richardson's ZIP codes are 75080, 75081 and 75082. Neighbors are Plano, Garland, Dallas, Murphy and Sachse.
Richardson Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. A party to the suit cannot.
What if the person avoids service?
Ask the court for substituted service and list the likely locations and each attempt.
How soon can a default judgment be taken?
Ten days after the proof of service is filed.