A Dallas serve can go off track quickly if delivery or documentation is handled incorrectly. Our process serving service covers citations, subpoenas, and other legal papers throughout Dallas and the rest of Dallas County, with each attempt documented and the completed return of service provided after successful service. For matters beyond the city, our network of process servers across Texas extends that coverage statewide, including rural and harder-to-reach locations.
Dallas Process Service
Routine
$125
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1st attempt within 5 business days
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Up to 3 attempts made within 7–10 business days
Same Day
$225+
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1st attempt same day
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Up to 3 attempts in 3 days
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Additional mileage may be incurred for rural or outside of city limits locations.
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A $50 Pro Se surcharge applies per service address to all Pro Se Service of Process orders—Routine, Rush and Same Day—in every service area. It is added after the applicable geographic/service-level price, before separately authorized extras.
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Significant discounts for volume accounts. Please contact us at info@onesourceprocess.com to inquire.
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Stay informed with timely updates and service details via our online portal.
Get Started with Process Service in Dallas
Apply online
Once we have received your application, we will respond with an email confirmation the same day. If you submit a Rush order, we will respond to you immediately.
Have your documents served
One of our highly trained professional servers will attempt to serve your document(s) as instructed by your Job Order.
Receive your affidavit
Once Your document(s) have been served. We will send you an Affidavit of Service!
Types of Requests We Service
Real Estate
- Foreclosure documents
- Eviction Notices / 30 Day Notice to
Correct or Vacate - Landlord & Tenant documents
- Bank levies
- Wage garnishments
Family Law
- Divorce papers
- Paternity determination
- Child support
- Custody
- Visitation papers
Government
- Local & Federal government
courts - City municipalities
- Government agencies
- Police departments
- Jails & detention facilities
General Civil Litigation
- Summons & Complaints
- Restraining orders
Our Certifications & Partners
We proudly showcase our certifications and partnerships, reflecting our dedication to quality and collaborative excellence.
Is the person/entity avoiding service?
You may require our stake-out and investigative services
Texas Rules for Serving Legal Papers
Three things shape a Dallas serve — who may perform it, which court handles the case, and what options remain when standard service does not work.
Who May Serve Process in Texas
Texas generally allows process to be served by:
- a sheriff or constable;
- a person authorized by law or by written court order;
- a person certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission (JBCC).
No party to the case, or anyone with an interest in its outcome, may serve process. For private service, JBCC-certified servers can act under Rule 103 without a separate court order for each assignment. That is the route One Source Process uses for Dallas matters, assigning certified Texas process servers who meet the applicable requirements. If you are unsure whether you need a certified process server, the answer can depend on the type of papers being served and the authority required to serve them.
Dallas County Courts That Handle These Matters
The court handling the case determines where the completed proof of service of process in Dallas County is filed:
- Civil District Courts handle a broad range of civil matters;
- County Courts at Law hear civil cases within their jurisdiction and certain appeals;
- Justice Courts handle small claims and eviction matters.
When the Court Must Authorize Alternative Service
If standard service attempts are unsuccessful, the court may authorize an alternative method under Rule 106. This can include leaving the papers with someone older than 16 at the location where the defendant is likely to be found or using another court-approved method, such as electronic delivery.
The request must be supported by a sworn statement describing the location and the previous unsuccessful attempts. Our detailed attempt records can help support that request.
Dallas Process Service Options and Turnaround
Your deadline can determine which service level makes sense. Our routine service includes a first attempt within five business days and up to three attempts over 7–10 business days. Rush process service in Dallas, TX starts with an attempt within 72 hours and includes up to three attempts over 3–5 business days. For urgent matters, a same-day process server in Dallas can make the first attempt the same day or next, depending on submission time and server availability, with up to three attempts over three business days.
Each attempt is GPS tracked, and One Source Process provides status updates and service details through the online portal. After successful service, we provide the appropriate return of service for the Texas matter for filing. Actual turnaround for service of process can still vary with recipient availability, access, and the number of attempts required.
Documents We Serve in Dallas
We handle legal document delivery across a wide range of Dallas matters. New civil cases may require citation service in Dallas together with the petition, while subpoena service in Dallas, TX may involve witnesses, records custodians, or other recipients. We also serve:
- family law papers, including divorce, custody, and protective-order documents;
- eviction and forcible detainer notices;
- small-claims and debt-collection papers;
- temporary restraining orders and injunctions;
- documents for businesses and registered agents.
Difficult and Evasive Recipients
When recipients avoid service or have moved from the address provided, repeated attempts at the same location may not be enough. We adjust the approach for recipients refusing to accept papers and use investigative tools to locate and serve recipients in Dallas, Texas.
If the listed address is no longer current, we can take additional steps to find a better lead before making another attempt. That may include tracing a current address or working from limited information when serving with only an old address. Each attempt is documented, creating a clear service history if further steps under Texas Rule 106 become necessary.
Start Your Dallas Process Service Order
Send us the documents and Dallas address, and we’ll assign a certified server, get the serve underway, and return the completed proof of service after successful service. From one-time matters to ongoing process service for law firms in Dallas, you’ll have a dedicated point of contact throughout the assignment.
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CEO Brandon Yoshimura (left) and Director of Operations Danny Koo (right) outside of our office in Washington, DC.