Articles for Process Servers

How serving legal papers developed, from sheriff's summoners in medieval England to GPS-stamped photos and online ordering. Learn what changed, what stayed the same, and why proof of service still matters.

ServeNow is becoming a marketplace for ordering process service. Here's what's changing for agencies, what's staying the same, and how to claim your profile in ServeManager.

Let’s explore some of the costs that process servers face, how inflation is affecting the industry, and whether process servers are raising their rates to deal with it.

A list of 2026 conferences and training events for process servers, from the NAPPS annual conference to state association meetings in Florida, Texas, California, New York and more.

While many servers are looking for process serving work, there are some occasions in which a process server can — and should — turn down a process serving job because it is simply not worth the pay.

What should process servers do when they don’t have papers to serve? Let’s explore some options.

With fuel prices soaring, process servers are starting to think more about their bottom line and how they can mitigate the impact high fuel costs will have on their business.

Process serving is a dangerous job. As more states pass various concealed carry laws, it creates an opportunity for process servers to consider how the ability to carry a concealed weapon could impact their job.

Should a process server wear a badge? Servers share the pros and cons, and we cover the law: Texas bans badge-like insignia, Georgia issues ID cards, and impersonating an officer is a crime everywhere.

There are many reasons to have a website if you are looking to maintain and grow your business. Let’s explore why process servers need a website and the benefits of having one.