Tahoka, the seat of Lynn County, has 2,372 residents on 2.4 square miles, and a process server in Tahoka, Texas works about 0.1 miles from the courthouse. Four kinds of paper (citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate) can be served at Standard for $69 (attempt within 5 business days), Rush for $119 (within 48 hours) or 24-Hour for $169 (within 24 hours). When the papers are delivered, the server's signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed to you.
What a Process Server Costs in Tahoka: Three Flat Tiers
The paper type changes none of the Tahoka prices. Standard is $69 and Rush is $119 and 24-Hour is $169. What changes is how fast the attempt happens: five business days, 48 hours or 24 hours. The pricing page has the details and an order starts at /order. Lynn County sets sheriff and constable fees through its commissioners court (Local Gov't Code 118.131).
Who May Serve Papers in Tahoka: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Texas Rule 103 allows service by sheriffs and constables, by adults 18 or older appointed in a written court order, and by process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Parties and interested persons are excluded.
Where Tahoka Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Lynn County Courthouse, 1521 Avenue J, is about 0.1 miles from Tahoka, which is the county seat. Justice court is the place for evictions and civil claims up to $20,000. County courts can hear claims above $200 while statutory county courts reach $325,000. Which precinct applies depends on the address in dispute, so the county's justice court clerk can say. The Lynn County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Tahoka: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A Tahoka landlord has to give written notice to vacate before suing, and the notice must allow three days at least unless the lease provides another period. It can be mailed, left inside in a conspicuous place, or handed to a tenant 16 or older, and a private server can take that last job. After filing, a sheriff or constable serves the citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Tahoka Defendants
The citation and petition go to the defendant in person or through return-receipt mail. If those fail, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion may persuade a judge to approve another approach. Registered agents receive papers for companies. Lynn County judges will not grant a default until the return has been on file ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Tahoka
Lynn County Hospital District, 2600 Lockwood Street, is about 1.2 miles from Tahoka. Exceptional Community Hospital Lubbock, 6401 Spur 327, Lubbock, is about 22.7 miles away. The Tahoka Police Department covers the city. Witnesses get $10 for each day of attendance when served, and records custodians get $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Tahoka
Tahoka is ZIP 79373.
Tahoka Process Server FAQ
Can I serve my own papers?
No.
How is a business served?
By delivery to its registered agent.