Stockdale is a Wilson County city in Texas of about 1,405 residents, and a process server in Stockdale, TX serves filings made 13.7 miles away at the courthouse in Floresville. The data lists no police department. An attempt on a citation, petition, subpoena or notice to vacate can be arranged for within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, with the signed Return of Service coming by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Stockdale: Three Flat Tiers
Stockdale buyers see $69 for Standard Service and its attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service at $119 trims the wait to 48 hours. At $169 24-Hour Service trims it to 24 hours. See the pricing page for details, then the order form to proceed. Wilson County's commissioners court sets constable and sheriff fees under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Stockdale: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Texas restricts service of process. Rule 103 allows sheriffs and constables, adults named in written court orders, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission, and it excludes parties.
Where Stockdale Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Stockdale is roughly 13.7 miles in a straight line from the Wilson County Courthouse at 1420 3rd Street in Floresville. Justice court hears evictions and civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest. County court hears claims from $200 to $20,000 and statutory county court hears civil cases above $500 up to $325,000. The justice court clerk can confirm the precinct for an address. The Wilson County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Stockdale: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A Stockdale landlord must give written notice to vacate of at least three days before filing, unless the lease sets another period. The notice may be mailed, posted inside the home where it is easy to see, or given by hand to a tenant 16 or older, and hand delivery is something a private server can do. Serving the citation falls to a sheriff or constable, and the landlord can ask for an alias after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Stockdale Defendants
The first methods for a citation are delivery in person and registered or certified mail. If those fail, the court may approve another method on a sworn Rule 106(b) motion. Registered agents accept for companies. Courts wait ten days after proof of service is filed before a default judgment.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Stockdale
Connally Memorial Medical Center, 499 10th Street in Floresville, is about 13.8 miles away, and Guadalupe Regional Medical Center, 1215 E Court St in Seguin, is about 23.0 miles away. A witness is owed $10 per day of attendance, and a records custodian is owed $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Stockdale
Stockdale uses ZIP code 78160. Nixon, La Vernia and Poth are neighboring cities.
Stockdale Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, since a party is excluded.
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
Ten days after proof of service goes on file.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Only with a Rule 106(b) order.