Weatherford is the Parker County seat and a city of 30,869 people on 27.8 square miles, so a process server in Weatherford, TX is usually working near the courthouse. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices can be delivered. Standard Service makes its attempt within 5 business days, Rush Service within 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service within 24 hours. A signed Texas Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed after delivery. Medical City Weatherford is about a mile from the city's center.
What a Process Server Costs in Weatherford: Three Flat Tiers
Standard Service costs $69. Rush Service costs $119. 24-Hour Service costs $169. The timings are the attempt windows listed above, and you can verify them on pricing before ordering through the order form. Parker County constables and the sheriff serve process too, with fees set by the commissioners court under Local Government Code 118.131. Private service is just another option.
Who May Serve Papers in Weatherford: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Texas keeps the list of eligible servers short. Rule 103 names sheriffs, constables and others authorized by law, adults 18 or older appointed in a written court order, and process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Parties and anyone else with a stake in the case are shut out. The JBCC guide gives more.
Where Weatherford Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Parker County Courthouse is at 1 Courthouse Square, Weatherford, TX 76086, about 1.5 miles from Weatherford's center, and Weatherford is the county seat. Parker County residents take small civil claims up to $20,000 (excluding interest) and eviction suits to justice court, not divorces. A county court shares claims from over $200 to $20,000. For civil cases over $500 up to $325,000 statutory county courts and district courts overlap. Whether a justice court precinct covers you hinges on the address in dispute, so phone the justice court clerk to confirm. The Parker County page has more.
Eviction Notices in Weatherford: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
An eviction in Weatherford starts with a written notice to vacate that gives at least three days, unless the lease or agreement says shorter or longer. The notice can be mailed, left in a conspicuous place inside the premises, handed to a tenant 16 or older, or sent electronically by written agreement. Counting includes weekends and holidays, though a final day landing on one lets the landlord wait for the next business day. A sworn petition in justice court comes next. A private server can deliver the notice but cannot serve the eviction citation, which a sheriff or constable must; an alias citation may be requested after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Weatherford Defendants
For divorce citations, personal delivery or return-receipt registered or certified mail is the default. When that fails, Rule 106(b) lets a judge authorize a different method on a motion with a sworn statement listing likely locations and what was tried. Possible results: papers left with someone older than 16, or delivery by email or social media. For businesses, serve the registered agent, a president or vice president, or the Secretary of State. Default judgment requires ten days of proof of service on file. See the 106(b) guide.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Weatherford
Medical City Weatherford, 713 E Anderson St, Weatherford, TX 76086, is about 1.0 miles away. Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle, 108 Denver Trail, Azle, TX 76020, is about 16.4 miles, and Palo Pinto General Hospital, 400 Southwest 25 Ave, Mineral Wells, TX 76067, about 20.1 miles. Weatherford Police Department is the city agency. A subpoena is served by delivering a copy to the witness and tendering any required fee: $10 per day of attendance, paid by the summoning party, and $1 for a records custodian. Records sought from a nonparty require that all parties get 10 days' notice before that subpoena is served. The fee guide has more, and Weatherford's courthouse clerk can answer local filing questions.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Weatherford
Weatherford has two ZIP codes, 76086 and 76087, and borders Willow Park, Hudson Oaks and Annetta.
Weatherford Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, because Rule 103 does not allow parties to serve.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Only under a Rule 106(b) court order. See services and the FAQ.
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
The clerk must have held proof of service for ten days, and neither the filing day nor the judgment day counts toward them. The Parker County clerk's office can show the file date.