How to Become a Civil Process Server in Texas
A civil process server in Texas hand delivers notices of lawsuits, summons, orders and other court documents to people who are involved in a legal proceeding. Due process requires that people who are a party in a lawsuit be properly notified. In Texas, a civil process server must be at least 18 years old, certified and not a party to or have an interest in the outcome of the court action.
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How to Become Certified
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Enroll in a civil process service course approved by the Texas Supreme Court. The Texas Courts Online website provides the names and contact information of companies that provide approved courses. Upon successful completion of the course, a certificate of completion will be given. The course must be completed within one year prior to submitting the process server application.
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Obtain a criminal history record by contacting the Texas Department of Public Safety in Austin, Texas, for a request form. A copy of your fingerprints is required to retrieve the criminal history record. A fingerprint card can be obtained and completed at a local police station. Mail the request form, the completed fingerprint card and a $15 money order or check to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
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Complete the process server application and mail it to the Supreme Court of Texas Process Server Review Board. The application must be signed and notarized. There is no application fee. The original criminal history record must be included with the application. The original certificate of completion for the civil process server course must also be included with the application.
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Tips & Warnings
The criminal history record must be received no sooner than 90 days prior to the submission of the process server application.
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