A process server is an individual who delivers important court documents to an individual who has been summoned to appear in court. When there is a legal proceeding, all parties have to be notified. In layman's terms, if someone decides to take you to court, you have to be told when and where to appear and why you are being asked to appear in court. This notification must be done in writing and done by someone who is not party to nor does that person have any ties to the court case. By being impartial, the process server doesn't have an ulterior motive in delivering the court documents — it is not done to embarrass an individual, nor is it done deceptively or in such a way that does not provide proper notification. On the contrary, a process server not only has no ulterior motive, but a server is actually upholding an individual's legal right to due process.

Hiring a process server is an important step in ensuring a legal matter is heard by the court. Process servers provide defendants with notice of a pending lawsuit asserted against him/her. Process servers are important because they help uphold due process of law.

An important step to effectively rendering service of process is completing the Affidavit of Service. The Affidavit of Service, also known as proof of service, is a sworn testimony signed by the process server. It supports delivery of case-related papers to one or more parties in a legal matter. It certifies service of a notice, summons, writ, or process. It shall also state the time, manner, and method of delivery in a summary manner. It provides a detailed account of how service of process was performed upon a specified party regarding a legal proceeding.

The cost of hiring a process server can be affected by many factors other than location but the type of case, difficulty level of the case, the type of process server you hire, how quickly you want the service done, where the service will take place - Generally, the more difficult it is for the professional to serve the papers, the more it will cost.

A service of process, or simply known as process service, is a legal procedure in the United States, which declares all parties must be notified when facing legal action against them in a court of law or an administrative court. Process service is accomplished through the delivery of a set or series of documents describing the legal action. Examples of documents that comprise service of process include summonses, complaints, subpoenas, writs, and other court documents. These documents are delivered to the individual whom the legal action is directed by a process server. Service of process must be served by an individual who is not a party to the case.

When service of process was first instituted, sheriffs or deputies, and agents of the court performed this important aspect of due process. This became a burden on law enforcement, so the legislation changed. Now, in many states, any US citizen that is not a party to the case, over the age of 18, and residing in the state where the matter is to be tried in court can serve papers.

Yes, is the short answer. Most process servers offer a suite of legal support service including document filing and eFiling (electronic filing). It is likely that you will have to pay an additional fee for this service.

Not all states require a process server to be licensed. However, some states require that process servers be registered in their county or state or appointed to serve in a specific county. The below states require a process serving license.

• Alaska
• Arizona
• California
• Florida
• Georgia
• Illinois
• Montana
• Nevada
• Oklahoma

You cannot serve papers for a case that you are involved in. Depending on your location, you may be able to serve papers yourself if you are 18 years or older and not a party to the case. However, other states require licensing or registration to be a professional process server.

Yes.

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