Requirements to Become a Process Server in Missouri
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- Any adult over eighteen (18) years of age, that is not a party to the case, or a member of a corporation or organization that is a party, may serve papers in Missouri. There may be additional requirements in local juridictions such as St. Louis or Kansas City.
- The City of St Louis, Missouri requires that all individuals looking to become a process server must take and pass a training course. The course consists of five (5) nights in the classroom for instruction with a written examination. The course will be administered by the Sheriff of the City of St Louis.
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Local court rules in the 16th and 18th Circuits require any prospective private process server to sign an affidavit stating they meet the following requirements before a judge can appoint them:
- Are at least 18 years of age
- Are a citizen of the United States
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Have never pled guilty or been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude
- Not be fugitive or currently charged with a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude
- Be of good moral character
- Not be related to or employed by a party in the action
- Not have been disqualified to act as a process server within the proceeding 12 months
- Or be listed on the Court Administrator's list of qualified process servers who have been approved by the Presiding Judge.
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Applicants must be twenty-one (21) years of age, have a high school diploma or GED and no criminal record. All process servers are required to have E&O (errors and omissions insurance) coverage with limits of at least $100,000.
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