Wellington is the seat of Collingsworth County, a Texas city of about 1,890 people, so a process server in Wellington, TX can work from the same blocks as the courthouse and the nearest hospital. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate are given an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and the customer receives a signed Return of Service by email. The data lists no police department here.
What a Process Server Costs in Wellington: Three Flat Tiers
Price follows speed in Wellington. Standard Service, the $69 tier, sets an attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service, the $119 tier, sets one within 48 hours. The $169 tier is 24-Hour Service, with an attempt within 24 hours. The pricing page shows all of this and the order form opens a job. County constables and sheriffs follow fee schedules adopted by the commissioners court under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Wellington: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Texas allows service by a sheriff or constable, by an adult with a written court order, and by a person certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission, all under Rule 103. Plaintiffs, defendants and other interested people may not serve.
Where Wellington Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Collingsworth County Courthouse, 800 West Avenue, is about 0.1 miles from the middle of Wellington. Justice court hears civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest, along with evictions. County court overlaps for $200 to $20,000 and statutory county court hears civil cases above $500 up to $325,000. The justice court clerk can say which precinct an address falls in. The Collingsworth County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Wellington: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
The first step in an eviction is a written notice to vacate, at least three days long unless the lease says otherwise. It can be mailed, left in a conspicuous place inside the premises, or handed to a tenant 16 or older, and a private server can deliver it by hand. Serving the citation after filing is limited to a sheriff or constable, and an alias can be requested after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Wellington Defendants
A citation can be handed to the defendant or sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. When a defendant cannot be reached, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion can ask the court for another approach. Companies are served through registered agents. Default judgment must wait ten days after proof of service is filed.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Wellington
Collingsworth General Hospital, 1013 15th St, is about 0.4 miles away, and Shamrock General Hospital, 1000 South Main Street in Shamrock, is about 24.0 miles away. A witness is owed $10 for each day of attendance, and a records custodian is owed $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Wellington
Wellington is ZIP code 79095. The data lists no neighboring cities.
Wellington Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, because a party to the case is not allowed to.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
Ten days after the proof of service is filed.