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How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Process Server?
There is no single nationwide price for service of process. Providers set their own rates, and the total depends on the assignment, location, timing, and included work. Request a current written quote from providers serving the delivery location.
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Browse providers by service location
Browse the directory by state and county if you know where the papers must be delivered. Confirm the exact address with each provider.
For example, review published providers in Harris County, Texas or Los Angeles County, California. For another location, browse Texas, California or the full directory.
What affects process-server cost?
- The service location and travel distance
- Routine, rush, same-day, weekend, or holiday timing
- The number of attempts included
- Whether the recipient's address is confirmed
- Difficult-service or skip-trace work
- The number of recipients, addresses, and document sets
- Affidavit, notarization, court filing, mailing, or document-retrieval requirements
Questions to ask before hiring
- Is the quote flat-rate or hourly?
- How many attempts are included?
- What triggers mileage, rush, waiting-time, or difficult-service charges?
- Is proof of service included, and how will it be delivered?
- Are filing, mailing, notarization, or return-shipping fees separate?
- What happens if the address is incorrect or service is unsuccessful?
Compare the same assignment
Give each selected provider the same service address, document type, deadline, and known recipient details. Compare county coverage, timing, communication, included attempts, proof-of-service handling, and price.
Directory limitation
Prices shown by third parties can become outdated. Process Server Finder does not set provider prices or guarantee a quote. Confirm current terms directly with the provider. This information is general and is not legal advice.