A process server in Sherwood Shores, Texas, an unincorporated Grayson County community about 18.8 miles from the courthouse in Sherman, delivers citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate. Choose Standard Service for an attempt within 5 business days, Rush Service for within 48 hours or 24-Hour Service for within 24 hours, and expect a signed Return of Service by email after delivery. Sherwood Shores is a Census-designated place of 1,165 residents with no city government; the Grayson County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement.
What a Process Server Costs in Sherwood Shores: Three Flat Tiers
Standard is $69 and Rush is $119 while 24-Hour is $169. A Texas state-court citation or summons adds $100 to the tier, so a Grayson County citation on Standard totals $169. Full details are on the pricing page, and the order form starts service. The sheriff and constables bill county fees set under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Sherwood Shores: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Sheriffs, constables, adults authorized by law or court order, and process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission may serve under Rule 103. Nobody interested in the outcome may serve.
Where Sherwood Shores Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Cases are filed at the Grayson County Courthouse, 100 West Houston Street, Sherman, TX 75090, in the county seat. Grayson County justice court takes evictions and claims up to $20,000. The county court shares claims over $200 up to $20,000; where a statutory county court sits, it can hear civil cases over $500 up to $325,000. Divorces go to district court. The precinct follows the address in dispute, as the justice court clerk can confirm.
Eviction Notices in Sherwood Shores: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Notice to vacate must be written and give at least three days, unless the lease says otherwise. It may be mailed, handed to any tenant 16 or older, or left inside the home in a conspicuous place. Once the sworn petition is filed, the Grayson County Sheriff's Office or a constable serves the citation; nobody else may.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Sherwood Shores Defendants
The respondent is served personally or by certified mail. A Rule 106(b) order, granted on a sworn motion describing the attempts, can allow service on an adult at the home or by email. Companies are served through registered agents, presidents or vice presidents.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Sherwood Shores
TEXOMA Medical Center, 5016 S US Highway 75, Denison, TX 75020, is about 13.2 miles away; Baylor Scott and White Surgical Hospital at Sherma, 3601 Calais Drive, Sherman, TX 75090, about 17.0 miles; Wilson N Jones Regional Medical Center, 500 N Highland Avenue, Sherman, TX 75092, about 18.2 miles. A witness is owed $10 per day of attendance and a custodian $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Sherwood Shores
ZIP code 76245 covers Sherwood Shores. Preston, Pottsboro and Whitesboro are nearby; see the Grayson County page.
Sherwood Shores Process Server FAQ
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
Ten days after the return is filed with the clerk.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Only with a Rule 106(b) order.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent, with the Secretary of State as the fallback if no agent can be found.