Splendora, a Montgomery County city of about 1,680 people in Texas, is closer to Kingwood's hospitals than to the courthouse in Conroe, and a process server in Splendora, TX can serve citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate with an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours. Delivery ends with a signed Return of Service in the customer's inbox.
What a Process Server Costs in Splendora: Three Flat Tiers
Standard Service is the $69 option, and its attempt falls within 5 business days. For a quicker start, Rush Service at $119 puts the attempt within 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service at $169 puts it within 24 hours. Look at pricing before you order. Montgomery County's commissioners court sets what constables and the sheriff charge under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Splendora: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Splendora plaintiffs sometimes want to deliver papers themselves, and Rule 103 says no. Only sheriffs and constables, adults named in a written court order, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission may serve.
Where Splendora Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Montgomery County Courthouse is at 301 North Main Street in Conroe, about 18.5 miles from Splendora in a straight line. Civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest, plus evictions, are heard in justice court. County court hears claims between $200 and $20,000 and statutory county court hears civil cases above $500 up to $325,000. The justice court clerk can confirm which precinct matches an address. The Montgomery County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Splendora: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
In Splendora, as elsewhere in Texas, an eviction begins with a written notice to vacate that gives at least three days, unless the lease says something else. The landlord can mail it, leave it inside the home somewhere conspicuous, or hand it to a tenant who is 16 or older, and a private server can do the hand delivery. The citation after filing is served by a sheriff or constable only, with an alias available once 5 business days pass.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Splendora Defendants
Divorce citations should be delivered personally or by registered or certified mail with a return receipt. When a spouse cannot be found, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion naming likely locations and past attempts can ask the court to approve another method. Registered agents receive papers for companies. The court will not enter a default judgment until proof of service has been filed for ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Splendora
The Splendora Police Department is local. Elite Hospital Kingwood, 23330 Highway 59 N, is about 13.0 miles away; HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, 22999 US Hwy 59, about 13.4 miles; and Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital Kingwood, 300 Kingwood Medical Drive, about 13.8 miles. Witnesses are paid $10 for each attendance day, and a custodian who produces records is paid $1 for doing so.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Splendora
Splendora's ZIP code is 77372. Patton Village, Roman Forest and Woodbranch are neighboring cities.
Splendora Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, because Rule 103 does not allow the plaintiff or defendant to serve.
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
Ten days after proof of service goes on file, excluding the filing day and the judgment day.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Only with a Rule 106(b) order.