Uvalde is the Uvalde County seat, and a process server in Uvalde, TX can reach the county courthouse, about 0.6 miles from the city's center, in a short trip. Uvalde holds 15,220 residents within 7.7 square miles. For citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices there are three timelines. Standard Service plans an attempt inside 5 business days. Rush Service plans one inside 48 hours. 24-Hour Service plans one inside 24 hours. After delivery the server's signed Texas Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed to you.
What a Process Server Costs in Uvalde: Three Flat Tiers
A Uvalde price check: Standard Service, $69. Rush Service, $119. 24-Hour Service, $169. Details appear on the pricing page, and orders go through the order form. If you plan to use a Uvalde County constable or the sheriff, bear in mind that the commissioners court sets their fees under Local Government Code 118.131. Private service is another path.
Who May Serve Papers in Uvalde: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
For the Uvalde plaintiff the practical rule is this: hire someone else. Rule 103 rules out the parties and anyone else who stands to gain or lose. It permits sheriffs, constables and other persons authorized by law. It permits an adult 18 or older named in a written court order. And it permits process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. The certification guide explains how certification works.
Where Uvalde Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Uvalde hosts its own county courthouse. The Uvalde County Courthouse is at 100 North Getty Street, Uvalde, TX 78801, about 0.6 miles from the city's center. Justice courts hear civil claims up to $20,000 (excluding interest) and evictions, though not divorces. A county court covers amounts from over $200 up to $20,000 and a bigger civil case worth over $500 and up to $325,000 may be heard by a statutory county court or a district court. Ask the justice court clerk which precinct covers an address. See the Uvalde County page.
Eviction Notices in Uvalde: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Uvalde landlords must hand tenants a written notice to vacate before going to court. The notice period is at least three days, unless the lease or agreement says otherwise. Statute allows four delivery methods: mail, a conspicuous place inside the premises, hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older, and electronic communication agreed in writing. The count includes weekends and holidays, and a last day on one pushes the deadline to the next business day. A sworn petition in justice court is the next filing. A private server can deliver the notice but cannot serve the eviction citation, which a sheriff or constable must; an alias citation can be requested after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Uvalde Defendants
A spouse in a Uvalde County divorce is served with a citation and petition, in person or by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested. If neither works, the plaintiff can ask under Rule 106(b) for court-approved service, with a sworn statement of likely locations and earlier efforts. Approved methods might include papers left with someone over 16, or email or social media. Business defendants are reached at the registered agent, at a corporation's president or a vice president, or through the Secretary of State. Default judgment is off limits for ten days after proof of service is filed. The Rule 106(b) guide has more.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Uvalde
Uvalde Police Department covers the city. Uvalde Memorial Hospital, 1025 Garner Field Road, Uvalde, TX 78801, is about 0.8 miles away and is the only hospital in range. Subpoenas are served by delivering a copy to the witness with any fee required. A witness is owed $10 for each day of attendance by the summoning party, and a records custodian is owed $1. A nonparty documents subpoena requires 10 days' notice to all parties. See the fee guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Uvalde
Uvalde has ZIP code 78801, and Sabinal is the neighboring town listed.
Uvalde Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. A party is barred by Rule 103.
How is a company served?
Hand them to its registered agent or an officer, or to the Secretary of State when nobody else can be found. See services and the FAQ.