Lincoln, Nebraska Process Servers

Lincoln is where a lot of Nebraska lawsuits against companies get served. Several national registered agents keep their Nebraska office here, so a process server in Lincoln, NE often delivers papers in cases filed in Omaha, Grand Island or another state.

Registered agents with Lincoln offices

Two of the largest commercial agents list the same suite in south Lincoln (CT Corporation service of process locations; Cogency Global agent addresses):

CT Corporation System
5601 South 59th Street, Suite C
Lincoln, NE 68516

Cogency Global Inc.
5601 South 59th Street, Suite C
Lincoln, NE 68516

InCorp Services and Northwest Registered Agent also list their Nebraska offices in Lincoln but don't publish a street address on their sites. Whoever the agent is, confirm it on the Nebraska Secretary of State's business record before the server goes out, because companies change agents. See what an agent for service of process is.

Lancaster County Court

Lancaster County Court
575 South 10th Street
Lincoln, NE 68508

Lincoln is both the state capital and the Lancaster County seat, so the county court here handles small claims and many of the city's civil cases, while larger claims and divorces go to the Lancaster County District Court. Small claims cases in Nebraska are limited to $7,500 and are heard without attorneys. See how to serve small claims forms.

Lincoln NE process server rules from state law

Nebraska doesn't license process servers, but it limits who can serve a summons. Besides the sheriff and a person the court specially appoints, a private server must meet Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-507: at least 21, not a party or related to one, no stake in the case, and covered by a $15,000 corporate surety bond. A Lancaster County process server who does this work regularly should be able to show that bond.

Nebraska also allows certified mail service, but the plaintiff or the plaintiff's attorney sends it (§ 25-506.01). If the mail comes back unclaimed, a server can try personal or residence service instead.

The clock: a defendant who isn't served within 180 days after the complaint is filed is dismissed from the case (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-217). See service of process deadlines and the Nebraska process serving laws.

Serving students and state workers

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln campus and the State Capitol complex bring thousands of students and state employees into the city. Residence halls and many state buildings limit who can walk in, so servers usually catch students at off-campus housing and state workers outside the building or at home. A suit against a state agency follows its own rules, so check them before you file.

Lancaster County coverage

Servers listed here generally cover Lincoln and the rest of the county. Compare Lancaster County process servers, or see servers in Omaha. For pricing, read how much it costs to hire a process server.

This is a general summary, not legal advice.