Process server Houston, TX
We serve in ALL 254 Texas counties
Proof of service provided for every defendant
Each service will include 4 to 6 service attempts
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How to serve the process in Houston?
To serve process in Houston, you must know the Texas rules of civil procedure.
The Private Process Server will deliver court paper to the respondent, complete a Return of Service form which indicates when and where a respondent was served and files the completed Return of Service with the court to send it to be filed with the court.
Show Cause Order: Once they receive the motion and the order from the court, they are obligated to appear, and defend themselves. At the order to show cause hearing, if the court finds the other party to be non-compliant with the court’s orders, the courts can hold the non-compliant party in contempt, and issue sanctions against them.
Service by Posting is a method used when the process server cannot find the respondent unless children are involved.
Service by Publication is used when a process server cannot find a respondent’s location.
How It Works
Step 1
Call or email us with a specific request.
Step 2
We will confirm receipt and assign a work order to a server in the respondents zip code.
Step 3
We will notify you with real time service updates from the field. Once complete we will file service returns with the specific court and provide file stamped copies back to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if a process server can't serve you in Houston?
- It may be possible that a process server cannot serve you in Houston. Do not fret, you may ask the judge permission only when certain steps have failed to go through. Steps such as mailing the respondent that does not respond. You may opt to for other ways if and only if you have proof of the respondent’s living and work location, as well as proof of the location where service has taken place.
- Filing a Motion for Substituted Service and a Rule 106(b) Affidavit from a process server may be one of the options that the judge can allow you to process service. The important thing is to make sure that the respondent’s personal information has been verified.
- You can also opt for an Order of Substituted Service which authorizes eligible people to leave a copy of court papers with anyone over 16 at the location specified in the affidavit and can authorize service in any form.
- Social media is another possible way to serve process, but this may be a difficult process. The judge may only authorize you if and only if the respondent’s social media account can be proven that the information that they have provided is authentic. We do not recommend this as this is a process of service that is very difficult to achieve. But if proven, the judge may authorize you. Keep in mind to check the Texas Rules of Civil Service before making a decision.
What is Austin Process?
If you are looking for a popular legal community in Texas Austin Process is where to go. With a growing community working with Fortune 500 go-to-law firms, Insurance companies, various state contracts, and individual law firms that pride themselves in taking care of each client that they handle. They have been in the legal business for over 20 years and have grown and developed an extensive network of reputable servers. Austin process offers various services that assure clients that they maintain high standards, provide quality services, and amazing customer support. They prioritize and carefully evaluate each client and study each case in detail to meet their client’s needs according to their tailored services. Their team consists of the following: Mike Techow, Marie Henry, Sue Dickerson, Whitney Riggs, Lilianna Soto, and Dublin, their office manager.
What services we provide?
- Process Serving – A service that provides all of your civil process and investigative needs. They integrate first0name basis customer service with state-of-the-art technology themes. As a result, each client is guaranteed a hassle-free step-by-step process, with no need to call different companies all over the state to check cases. Process serving and investigative needs will be handled by Austin Process professionally and expeditiously.
- Full Skip Tracing Department to Locate Hard to Find Business and Individuals
- Asset Checks
- Criminal Background Checks
- Document Filings
- Uncontested Ticket
- Record Retrievals and Courthouse Research
- SOS Corporate Filings and Apostille Seals
What Attorneys Say
Here’s some feedback we’ve received from law firms all over the United States.
Bryan Crone
My office has used Austin Process exclusively since at least 2017. We do a moderate regular volume of business with them each year across several Texas counties and they have handled the ~90% of our straightforward service needs and the ~10% that are more complex equally well. The small staff is friendly and responsive and on the very few occasions when I’ve had something particularly out of the ordinary, Mike has personally ensured it’s taken care of. We’ve had a very good customer experience working exclusively with Austin Process for several years now and I would certainly recommend using them for any service needs throughout the State of Texas.
Jack Nichols
I’ve been using Austin Process for service and skip tracing since I opened my practice. They are incredibly reliable, responsive, and always get the job done.
Jeff Meyerson
This is a top notch outfit! They are quick, efficient, and VERY experienced. They are our firm’s go to process server every time.
Jen D
I am a senior paralegal and our firm uses Austin Process for service. They are such an awesome group of people who are kind, professional, prompt, courteous and so much more. They quickly respond to my emails in a timely and courteous manner. Thank you to Delaney, Whitley, Marie and all of you who make Austin Process a wonderful company. I highly recommend them to any company that is needing someone served or for any of their services.
Cynthia Masters
I have used Austin Process LLC for many years with tremendous success. Each time, the representatives who helped me were outstanding. They took time to work with me and their response time was amazing! Their service platform excels all others — they genuinely care.
Last week, I had to have personal service on a very challenging Respondent. Two years ago, I chased the same Respondent (seriously) for 3 months. I was not optimistic when I learned he had moved out of state. This was not a problem for Austin Process LLC who have nationwide capabilities. I sent a large package of documents to Austin Process LLC and I hoped for the best. Well this may sound amazing but the Respondent was personally served in 51 minutes. I was able to file the Affidavit of Service with the Court the same day.
There are no words to express my gratitude to the entire team at Austin Process LLC. You are truly best in class for customer service, customer satisfaction and for genuinely caring about not only about this case but every one I have brought you over the years. Thank you!
Carolyn Collins
In my almost 40 years of practicing law, Austin Process is by far the best process server I have ever used. They are always quick to respond to my emails and they provide regular updates on the jobs they are doing for me. They work all over the US so we no longer have to research out of town process servers when we need someone served outside of the central Texas area. I cannot say enough good things about them.
Austin Process is a Proud Member Of
National Association of Professional Process Servers
Capital Area Paralegal Association