A process server in Westminster, Texas serves this unincorporated Collin County community, delivering citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate. Choose Standard Service for an attempt within 5 business days, Rush Service for an attempt within 48 hours, or 24-Hour Service for one within 24 hours. A signed Return of Service is emailed when delivery is complete. Westminster is a Census-designated place of 1,035 people, about 13.1 miles from the courthouse in McKinney, and with no city government it falls to the Collin County Sheriff's Office for law enforcement.
What a Process Server Costs in Westminster: Three Flat Tiers
Westminster pricing follows the pricing page exactly. Standard is $69. Rush is $119. The 24-Hour tier is $169. Add a $100 fee when you are serving a Texas state-court citation or summons. The order form handles the rest. If you prefer a Collin County constable or the sheriff, those fees come from the commissioners court under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Westminster: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 allows service by a sheriff or constable, by a person 18 or older authorized by statute or written court order, or by a process server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. That server signs the return under penalty of perjury, and it may carry an ID number. Parties may not serve.
Where Westminster Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Collin County Courthouse is at 2100 Bloomdale Road, McKinney, TX 75071-8318, in the county seat. A Collin County justice court handles evictions and claims up to $20,000. The county court shares claims above $200 up to that cap, and statutory county courts take civil cases over $500 up to $325,000. Divorces go to district court. The precinct is decided by the address in dispute, and the justice court clerk can confirm it.
Eviction Notices in Westminster: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
At least three days' written notice to vacate must come first unless the lease sets another period; for unpaid rent, it can be a notice to pay or vacate. Mail, delivery inside the home in a conspicuous spot, or hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older all qualify. The Collin County Sheriff's Office or a constable then serves the citation; no one else may.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Westminster Defendants
Personal service or certified mail comes first. A sworn Rule 106(b) motion listing the attempts can win an order for another method, such as leaving papers with an adult at the home. Corporations are served through their registered agent.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Westminster
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Mckinney, 5252 West University Drive, McKinney, TX 75071, is about 16.3 miles away; Methodist Celina Medical Center, 1500 S Dallas Parkway, Celina, TX 75009, about 17.0 miles; Medical Center of Mckinney, 4500 Medical Center Drive, Mckinney, TX 75069, about 17.4 miles. Witnesses receive $10 a day and records custodians $1 (fee guide).
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Westminster
Westminster uses ZIP code 75409. Anna, Blue Ridge and Melissa are nearby; see the Collin County page.
Westminster Process Server FAQ
What if the person avoids service?
Ask the Collin County court for substituted service under Rule 106(b).
Can papers be taped to a door?
Only if a Rule 106(b) order from the judge allows it.
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
Ten days after the return is filed with the Collin County clerk.