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How to Serve Small Claims Forms

Last updated November 21, 2013

In order to begin the legal process, the defendant must notified that he or she is being sued. Small claims forms are the legal documents used to initiate the court process.


Understanding the Concept of Substituted Service

Last updated June 29, 2023

Service of process is the deliverance of legal documents that officially request someone’s presence in court. There are several ways to serve someone with these documents, including substituted service.


What Is Skip Tracing?

Last updated June 22, 2018

One of the benefits of working with process servers is that they are also skip trace professionals. Along with serving papers, they also find those on whom papers must be served.


How to Serve a Subpoena: Rules, Fees and Proof of Service

Last updated October 28, 2026

How to serve a subpoena correctly: who can serve it, how to deliver it, the witness fee and mileage to tender, notice to other parties, proof of service and what a recipient can do. Includes federal Rule 45.


Do I Need to Hire a Process Server?

Last updated October 17, 2019

Hire a process server and have confidence that you've made a wise move, as entrusting just anyone with serving your legal documents can have serious consequences for your legal matter.


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