Southlake straddles Tarrant and Denton counties, so a process server in Southlake, Texas has to know which county a case belongs to before anything else. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices are all deliverable. Standard Service means an attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service means within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service means within 24 hours. A signed Rule 107 Return of Service follows by email once the papers are in the recipient's hands. Southlake has 31,273 residents on 21.8 square miles, and two hospitals sit within about 1.6 miles.
What a Process Server Costs in Southlake: Three Flat Tiers
Standard Service is $69 and carries a 5-business-day attempt. Rush Service is $119 and carries a 48-hour attempt. 24-Hour Service is $169 and carries a 24-hour attempt. That is all there is, and the pricing page and order form match. Constables and sheriffs in Tarrant and Denton counties charge what each commissioners court sets under Local Government Code 118.131. Private service is an alternative.
Who May Serve Papers in Southlake: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Whether a case is in Tarrant or Denton County, Rule 103 applies the same way. Sheriffs, constables and other persons authorized by law may serve. Adults 18 or older named in a written court order may serve. Persons certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission may serve. Parties and interested persons may not. See the certification guide.
Where Southlake Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
For Tarrant County, the county seat is Fort Worth and the Tarrant County Courthouse is at 100 West Weatherford Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102, about 17.3 miles from Southlake in a straight line. A property or party in the Denton County part of town would point to that county's courts instead. Justice courts hear civil claims up to $20,000 (excluding interest) and evictions, not divorces. County courts overlap above $200 up to $20,000 and statutory county courts and district courts overlap for civil cases over $500 up to $325,000. The justice court precinct follows the address in dispute, and the justice court clerk can confirm it. The Tarrant County page has more.
Eviction Notices in Southlake: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A landlord in Southlake begins with a written notice to vacate: at least three days, unless the lease or agreement sets a different period. Delivery by mail, inside the premises in a conspicuous place, by hand to a tenant 16 or older, or electronically if agreed in writing satisfies the statute. Days include weekends and holidays, rolling forward to the next business day when the last falls on one. The sworn petition goes to justice court next. A private server can deliver the notice; only a sheriff or constable can serve the eviction citation, and an alias citation may be requested after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Southlake Defendants
Divorce citations travel by personal delivery or by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. If those fail, a Rule 106(b) motion with a sworn statement on likely locations and efforts so far can win a court order for another method, such as leaving papers with someone over 16 or using email or social media. For companies, use the registered agent, a corporate president or vice president, or the Secretary of State. A default judgment waits for ten days of proof of service on file. Read the 106(b) guide.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Southlake
Hospitals in range: Methodist Southlake Medical Center, 421 E State Highway 114, Southlake, TX 76092 (about 0.4 miles), Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake, 1545 E Southlake Blvd, Southlake, TX 76092 (about 1.6 miles), and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Grapevine, 1650 W College St, Grapevine, TX 76051 (about 5.1 miles). A subpoena is served by delivering a copy to the witness with any fee required by law, which is $10 per day of attendance for a witness from the summoning party and $1 for a records custodian. Documents from a nonparty need 10 days' notice to all parties before service. The fee guide explains more.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Southlake
The ZIP code is 76092. Neighbors include Grapevine, Keller, Colleyville, Westlake and Trophy Club.
Southlake Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. As a party you are barred by Rule 103.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent, a president or vice president, or the Secretary of State. See services and the FAQ.
What if the person avoids service?
Seek a Rule 106(b) order with a record of the attempts.