Roanoke, Texas, in Denton County, is a city of 9,668 where a process server can place citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate in the right hands. Standard Service starts within 5 business days, Rush within 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service within 24 hours, and each delivery ends with a signed Rule 107 Return of Service sent to you by email. The courthouse is not local, though, which shapes how most Roanoke cases move.
Roanoke Process Server Pricing: What Each Process Server Tier Costs
Three prices, no add-ons, all on the pricing page. Place a job through the order form.
- Standard Service is $69 and the attempt happens within 5 business days.
- Rush Service is $119 and the attempt happens within 48 hours.
- 24-Hour Service is $169 and the attempt happens within 24 hours.
Denton County constables and the sheriff charge fees that the commissioners court sets each year under Local Government Code 118.131. If you would rather skip the county route, a private server is available.
Who May Serve Papers in Roanoke: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Texas keeps the list short. Rule 103 names sheriffs and constables, adults 18 and over with a written court order, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. A party to the lawsuit is out, as is anyone interested in how it ends. For a closer look at the certification path, read the Rule 103 guide.
Where Roanoke Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
For a Roanoke address the county seat is Denton, and the Denton County Courts Building at 1450 East McKinney Street, Denton, TX 76209 sits about 15.3 miles from town. Justice court covers civil claims to $20,000 and evictions. County court overlaps for amounts over $200 up to $20,000. A statutory county court, if present, covers $500 to $325,000. The precinct follows the address in dispute, and the justice court clerk can say which one. Browse the Denton County hub for more.
Eviction Notices in Roanoke: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Landlords here need at least three days of written notice to vacate, unless the lease says otherwise. Delivery can be by mail, hand to any tenant 16 or older, left inside the home in a conspicuous place, or by email when the lease permits it. Calendar days count, with a weekend or holiday end date moving to the next business day. After the notice period, the landlord files a sworn petition in justice court. A sheriff or constable serves the eviction citation, so a private process server's role stops at the notice.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Roanoke Defendants
Divorce petitions are filed in district court and the defendant must receive the citation. Personal delivery is the default; certified mail with a return receipt is the other standard route. Where a defendant dodges, a motion under Rule 106(b) with sworn facts about earlier tries can win permission for something else, such as email. A business is reached through its registered agent. Ten days after the return is filed, Rule 107(h) allows a default request.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Roanoke
Roanoke Police Department covers the city. Hospitals nearby in the data are Baylor Medical Center at Trophy Club (2850 E State Highway 114, Trophy Club, TX 76262, about 0.4 miles), Methodist Southlake Medical Center (421 E State Highway 114, Southlake, TX 76092, about 6.0 miles) and Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance (10864 Texas Health Trail, Fort Worth, TX 76244, about 7.4 miles). A witness is owed $10 per day and a records custodian $1; a subpoena guide covers the details.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Roanoke
ZIP 76262 covers Roanoke. Neighbors are Flower Mound, Fort Worth, Westlake, Trophy Club and Northlake.
Roanoke Process Server FAQ
What if the person avoids service?
Ask the court for a Rule 106(b) order that allows another method, backed by a sworn account of where the person might be found and what was tried.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent at the registered office, or, if the agent cannot be found with reasonable diligence, the Secretary of State.
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, a party to the case cannot.