Taylor is a Williamson County city of 16,299 people on 22.6 square miles, and a process server in Taylor, Texas often sends papers toward Georgetown, where the county justice center sits about 15.6 miles away. Standard Service begins with an attempt inside 5 business days, Rush Service inside 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service inside 24 hours. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices are all accepted. A signed Rule 107 Return of Service reaches you by email once delivery is complete. A Baylor Scott & White hospital is in town.
What a Process Server Costs in Taylor: Three Flat Tiers
Standard Service: $69. Rush Service: $119. 24-Hour Service: $169. That is the full price list, shown on the pricing page and the order form. Williamson County constables and the sheriff can also serve, and the commissioners court sets what they charge under Local Government Code 118.131. A private server is simply another option.
Who May Serve Papers in Taylor: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Texas draws the line in Rule 103 between people with a stake and people without one. People with a stake, meaning the parties and anyone interested in the outcome, may not serve. People without a stake still need standing: sheriffs, constables and others authorized by law, adults 18 or older named in a written court order, or process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. See the certification guide.
Where Taylor Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Georgetown is the county seat, and the Williamson County Justice Center is at 405 Martin Luther King Street, Georgetown, TX 78626, about 15.6 miles from Taylor in a straight line. Justice courts take civil claims up to $20,000 (excluding interest) and evictions, but divorces go elsewhere. County courts take amounts over $200 up to $20,000 and civil cases over $500 up to $325,000 may be heard by a statutory county court or a district court. The justice court clerk can name the precinct that covers a Taylor address. The Williamson County page has more.
Eviction Notices in Taylor: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Imagine a Taylor landlord with a tenant who will not leave. The first move is a written notice to vacate. It must allow at least three days, unless the lease or agreement sets some other period. Mail works, as does a conspicuous placement inside the premises, hand delivery to a tenant aged 16 or more, or electronic communication agreed in writing. Weekends and holidays are counted; a final day on one extends the deadline to the next business day. Second move: a sworn petition in justice court. A private process server can make the first move. The second move involves the court's eviction citation, which only a sheriff or constable may serve, with an alias citation possible after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Taylor Defendants
A Taylor spouse sued for divorce is entitled to a citation and a copy of the petition, delivered in person or by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested. If neither succeeds, the plaintiff can ask for court-approved service under Rule 106(b), with a sworn statement of likely locations and earlier attempts. The judge may approve leaving papers with someone over 16, or using email or social media. Corporate defendants are reached through the registered agent, the president or a vice president, or the Secretary of State. Ten days of proof of service on file are the minimum before default. The Rule 106(b) guide has more.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Taylor
Taylor Police Department covers the city. Hospitals in range: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -Taylor, 305 Mallard, Taylor, TX 76574 (about 1.7 miles), Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Pflugerville, 2600 East Pflugerville Parkway, Pflugerville, TX 78660 (about 12.8 miles), and Ascension Seton Williamson, 201 Seton Parkway, Round Rock, TX 78664 (about 13.3 miles). A subpoena is served by delivering a copy to the witness along with any required fee. The witness fee is $10 for each day of attendance, due from the summoning party, and the custodian fee is $1. If the records are in a nonparty's hands, notify all parties 10 days before service. See the fee guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Taylor
Taylor has the ZIP code 76574. Hutto, Granger and Pflugerville are its neighbors.
Taylor Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. Under Rule 103 you cannot serve in your own case.
How is a company served?
Via its registered agent, a corporate president or vice president, or the Secretary of State when no agent is found. See services and the FAQ.