If a case names someone in San Carlos, a process server in Hidalgo County, Texas can carry the citation, petition, subpoena or notice to vacate to the door with an attempt inside 5 business days on Standard, 48 hours on Rush or 24 hours on 24-Hour, and a signed Return of Service follows by email. San Carlos, home to 3,087 people, is an unincorporated community, a Census-designated place, and has no city government of its own.
What a Process Server Costs in San Carlos: Three Flat Tiers
Standard Service is $69 with an attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service is $119 and moves the attempt within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service is $169 for an attempt within 24 hours. A Texas state-court citation or summons is billed with an extra $100 fee. Use the pricing page to compare and the order form to send documents. Hidalgo County's commissioners court fixes the sheriff and constable fees each year under Local Government Code 118.131, and a private server is another available choice.
Who May Serve Papers in San Carlos: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Three kinds of people may serve a citation in Texas: sheriffs and constables, adults named in a written court order, and process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. A person who is part of the lawsuit cannot serve it. For San Carlos, law enforcement is the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office; its deputies and the county constables serve process too.
Where San Carlos Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Every San Carlos case is a Hidalgo County case. The Hidalgo County Courthouse, 100 North Closner Boulevard, Edinburg, TX 78539, is about 6.2 miles away in the county seat. Debt and small claims up to $20,000 and all evictions go to a justice court; the county court can also hear $200 to $20,000 disputes, and divorce is filed in district court. Which justice precinct applies depends on the location of the address in dispute; the Hidalgo County justice court clerk can confirm it.
Eviction Notices in San Carlos: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
The notice to vacate comes first and must give at least three days unless a written lease changes that. Texas accepts mail, hand delivery to any tenant age 16 or up, placement inside the home in a visible spot, or agreed electronic delivery. When the case is filed, the justice court's citation can be served only by the sheriff or a constable.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for San Carlos Defendants
The usual method is handing the papers to the spouse. If attempts fail, a sworn motion under Rule 106(b) can lead to an order for leaving them with someone older than 16 or sending them electronically. See our Rule 106(b) explainer.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near San Carlos
Driscoll Children's Hospital Rio Grande Valley, 2820 W Michaelangelo Drive, Edinburg, TX 78539, is about 7.5 miles away. South Texas Health System, 1102 W Trenton Road, Edinburg, TX 78539, is about 7.8 miles, and Cornerstone Regional Hospital, 2302 Cornerstone Boulevard, Edinburg, TX 78539, about 8.7 miles. A subpoenaed witness is owed $10 per day at service, and custodians get $1 for records.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around San Carlos
San Carlos shares ZIP 78542 and lies near La Blanca, Muniz and César Chávez.
San Carlos Process Server FAQ
Can papers be taped to a door?
Not without a Rule 106(b) court order.
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
Once proof of service has been on file ten days, excluding the filing and judgment days.
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. Parties to a case may not serve it.