Resources

Guides and answers about civil process service.

Straight answers to the most common questions about how process serving works, what it costs, and how long it takes.

A plain-language explanation of what “service of process” means, why it matters, and the common methods used to serve documents.

What a return of service is, what information it contains, and why it is the document that proves service to the court.

These two documents both prove service but are not identical. Here is how they differ and when each is used.

When a person is hard to find or actively avoiding service, there are still lawful ways to move a case forward.

An overview of how civil process serving generally works in Texas and where servers and requesters can turn for guidance.

Practical tips and best practices for process servers — from documenting attempts to handling difficult serves professionally.