Tulia is the Swisher County seat, a city of 4,477 whose courthouse is 0.6 miles from the center and whose hospital is 1.0 miles away, and a process server in Tulia, Texas can serve citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate close to the clerk. Pick an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours. After delivery, the signed Rule 107 Return of Service reaches your inbox. Tulia keeps its own police department.
What a Process Server Costs in Tulia: Flat Tiers
Standard Service is the plain option.
- Standard: $69; within 5 business days.
- Rush: $119; within 48 hours.
- 24-Hour: $169; within 24 hours.
Prices are on the pricing page, and booking runs through the order form. The Swisher County sheriff and constables serve under fees from the commissioners court (Local Government Code 118.131). A private server is another route.
Who May Serve Papers in Tulia: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Texas Rule 103 lets officers serve, lets court-authorized adults of 18 or older serve, and lets servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission serve. It does not let parties or interested persons serve. The certification guide has more.
Where Tulia Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Tulia is the county seat, and the Swisher County Courthouse at 119 South Maxwell, Tulia, TX 79088 is about 0.6 miles from the center. Justice court covers evictions and civil claims up to $20,000. County court overlaps for claims from $200 to $20,000; and a statutory county court may hear civil cases from $500 to $325,000. The disputed address fixes the justice precinct, and the justice court clerk can confirm it. See the Swisher County hub.
Eviction Notices in Tulia: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Before suing, a Tulia landlord must deliver a written notice to vacate of three days or more, unless the lease sets another period. The delivery choices are mail, a hand-off to a tenant 16 or older, placement inside the home, or consented email. Weekends and holidays are counted days, with a last day on one moving ahead. Afterward a sworn petition goes to justice court, and a sheriff or constable serves the citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Tulia Defendants
Divorces are filed in district court. The spouse is served in hand, or by certified mail with a return receipt. Failing that, Rule 106(b) lets the filer swear to likely places and earlier tries and ask the judge for email, social media or papers left with an adult over 16. The Rule 106(b) guide explains. Companies receive process through registered agents. A default must wait ten days after the return is on file.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Tulia
Tulia Police Department is the local agency. Hospitals in range: Swisher Memorial Hospital (539 Southeast 2nd, Tulia, TX 79088, about 1.0 miles) and Covenant Hospital Plainview (2601 Dimmitt Rd, Plainview, TX 79072, about 23.0 miles). Subpoena service carries a $10 daily fee for a witness and $1 for a records custodian. The subpoena guide has more.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Tulia
Tulia uses ZIP 79088. The data names no neighboring towns.
Tulia Process Server FAQ
May I serve my own divorce papers?
No, a spouse who files is a party.
Can papers go on the door?
Only with a Rule 106(b) order.
When can I ask for default?
After ten days of proof on file.