A process server in Wildwood, Texas works across a community that lies in Hardin County and reaches into Tyler County, delivering citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate. Standard Service brings an attempt within 5 business days, Rush Service within 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service within 24 hours; a signed Return of Service is emailed after delivery. Wildwood is an unincorporated Census-designated place of 1,121 people with no city government. Because it straddles two counties, the county of the specific address decides where a case is filed.
What a Process Server Costs in Wildwood: Three Flat Tiers
Standard is $69 and Rush is $119 while 24-Hour is $169 on the pricing page, the same on either side of the county line. Texas state-court citations and summonses add a $100 fee whichever county the address is in. Submit through the order form. The Hardin County Sheriff's Office and constables charge fees the commissioners court sets yearly under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Wildwood: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 authorizes sheriffs, constables, adults authorized by law or court order, and Judicial Branch Certification Commission certified process servers. The rule does not allow a party to serve papers in its own case.
Where Wildwood Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
For a Hardin County address, cases go to the Hardin County Courthouse, 300 West Monroe Street, Kountze, TX 77625, about 13.4 miles away in the county seat. Hardin County justice court hears evictions and claims up to $20,000; the county court shares claims over $200 up to that limit; the district court hears divorce. A Tyler County address goes to Tyler County's courts instead. Within either county the precinct follows the address in dispute, which the justice court clerk can confirm.
Eviction Notices in Wildwood: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A landlord must give at least three days' written notice to vacate unless the lease sets another period, by mail, hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older, or a copy left inside in plain view. The eviction suit is filed in the justice court of the precinct where the property is, and only the sheriff or a constable may serve the citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Wildwood Defendants
Service begins with personal delivery or certified mail. If the respondent avoids it, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion can win permission to leave papers with an adult or use email (Rule 106(b) guide). Companies are served at the registered agent.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Wildwood
Tyler County Hospital, 1100 West Bluff, Woodville, TX 75979, is about 17.3 miles away, and Altus Lumberton Hospital, 220 Blanco St, Lumberton, TX 77657, about 22.7 miles. The witness fee is $10 per day of attendance; custodians get $1. Law enforcement records for Hardin County addresses go to the Hardin County Sheriff's Office.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Wildwood
Wildwood uses ZIP codes 77625 and 77663. Ivanhoe, Kountze and Woodville are nearby; the Hardin County page lists more.
Wildwood Process Server FAQ
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent, or the Secretary of State as backup.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Only under a Rule 106(b) order.
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
Ten days after proof of service is filed, counting neither the filing day nor the judgment day.