Winnsboro is a Wood County city of 3,455, with the county courthouse about 14.5 miles away in Quitman, and a process server in Winnsboro, Texas can serve citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate on three clocks. Standard costs $69 with an attempt within 5 business days, Rush costs $119 with one within 48 hours, and 24-Hour costs $169 with one within 24 hours. The server signs a Rule 107 Return of Service for you and sends it by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Winnsboro: Three Flat Tiers
Standard, Rush and 24-Hour are flat prices that do not change with the paper being served. The pricing page lists each timing, and the order form opens a request. Wood County officers charge under a fee schedule set by the commissioners court (Local Gov't Code 118.131), a different path from a private server.
Who May Serve Papers in Winnsboro: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 permits sheriffs, constables and other authorized officers, adults 18 or older named in a written court order, and process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Parties and interested persons may not.
Where Winnsboro Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Quitman is the county seat. The Wood County Courthouse, 100 South Main Street, is about 14.5 miles from Winnsboro. Justice court takes evictions and civil claims up to $20,000. County court can take claims above $200. Statutory county courts reach $325,000. The address in dispute determines the precinct, and the county's justice court clerk can confirm. Browse the Wood County hub.
Eviction Notices in Winnsboro: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A written notice to vacate must go out first, at least three days unless the lease sets another time. Mail, a conspicuous spot inside the unit, or hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older all count. A private server may deliver. The court's eviction citation is for a sheriff or constable alone.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Winnsboro Defendants
Serving a divorce starts with personal delivery or return-receipt mail. If the defendant avoids both, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion may allow another method. A company's registered agent can accept service. Only after ten days on file can proof of service support a default judgment.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Winnsboro
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital- Winnsboro, 719 West Coke Road, is about 1.0 miles away. UT Health East Texas Quitman Hospital, 117 Winnsboro Street, Quitman, is about 14.1 miles, and UT Health East Texas Pittsburg Hospital, 2701 US Hwy 271 N, Pittsburg, about 19.7 miles. The Winnsboro Police Department covers the city. A witness gets $10 per day; a custodian $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Winnsboro
Winnsboro is ZIP 75494. Quitman, Mount Vernon and Pittsburg are neighbors.
Winnsboro Process Server FAQ
Can I serve papers myself?
No.
How is a corporation served?
Through its registered agent.