Frequently Asked Questions

Served 123 LLC is a nationwide legal support company providing service of process, skip tracing, subpoena domestication, document retrieval, court filings, mobile notary, courier services, and apostille processing across all 50 states. We serve law firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies, paralegals, and self-represented parties.

No. Served 123 LLC is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or representation. All services are administrative and operational in nature, performed based on client instructions. We strongly recommend consulting with your own attorney regarding legal strategy or compliance requirements.

We provide coverage across all 50 U.S. states through a vetted network of local process servers and field agents familiar with jurisdictional requirements. International service is also available in two forms: formal (via Letters Rogatory) and informal (via private process server).

We respond to quote requests within 5–10 minutes during business hours. Quotes are free, written, and carry no obligation to proceed. Submit a request through any of our service pages or email us at info@served123.com.

Yes. We publish our base pricing publicly and never assess supplementary charges without advance disclosure and express client authorization. Any additional fees — such as travel surcharges, rush fees, or court filing costs — are communicated before work begins. No surprises.

Yes. Served 123 LLC is an accredited member of the National Association of Professional Process Servers (NAPPS), reflecting our commitment to professional standards, ethical conduct, and procedural compliance across all service assignments.

Service of process is the formal delivery of legal documents — Summons, Complaints, Subpoenas, Orders — to a party in a legal proceeding. It provides official notice that legal action is being taken. A process server physically delivers the documents and prepares a notarized affidavit of service confirming the attempt and outcome.

We serve Summons & Complaints, Subpoenas Duces Tecum, Subpoenas Ad Testificandum, Orders of Protection, Rule-to-Show-Cause orders, Notices & Demands, landlord-tenant notices, and time-sensitive court orders nationwide. If your document type is not listed, contact us to confirm requirements.

We offer four service tiers starting at the following rates:

Each order includes up to three (3) diligent service attempts at a single address. If all attempts are unsuccessful, we provide a notarized affidavit of non-service documenting each attempt — date, time, and circumstances — which can support a motion for alternative service. We'll also advise on next steps such as skip tracing or alternate address strategies.

You receive a notarized affidavit of service or non-service in PDF format, court-ready and formatted to meet the evidentiary standards of the applicable jurisdiction. It is your responsibility to file the affidavit with the court unless we've separately agreed to handle filing for an additional fee.

Yes. Each physical address is treated as a separate job subject to a separate fee — including different units within the same building. A change of address after order submission constitutes a new job and incurs a new charge.

Skip tracing locates individuals whose current whereabouts are unknown — defendants, witnesses, deponents, and others who must be served or contacted. We provide skip tracing to attorneys, law firms, paralegals, investigators, compliance teams, and self-represented parties for lawful legal purposes only.

Reports include current and alternate address leads, practical confidence indicators, and notes on data sourcing. We prioritize more recent data signals and cross-check where possible — not just stale public records. Results are shared only with the requesting party for the stated lawful purpose.

Yes, when performed for lawful purposes. We perform skip tracing exclusively in support of litigation and legal workflows. We do not provide services intended for harassment, unlawful surveillance, stalking, or prohibited consumer reporting uses under applicable law.

Yes. Our Skip Trace + Service Strategy option combines locate services with service planning, prioritizing the strongest address candidates to reduce wasted attempts and maximize first-attempt success. Contact us to discuss this combined approach for your matter.

We retrieve case dockets, certified copies, pleadings and motions, judgments and orders, court transcripts, and general filings and exhibits from local, state, and federal courts nationwide. Rush requests are accommodated. Contact us if your document type or court is not listed.

Court-assessed filing and copy fees are separate from our service fees and passed through at cost. These vary by court, document type, and certification requirements. All court fees are disclosed prior to processing and require client authorization before we proceed.

Yes. We handle both electronic and physical court filings based on the court's rules. We manage submission routing, deadline compliance, and provide written confirmation of filing on every order. Speed options — Routine, Preferred, Express (48hrs), and Immediate (Same-Day) — are available based on your deadline.

We dispatch certified notary professionals to your location — office, home, hospital, or any agreed-upon site. You can request a specific appointment date through our order form. We also offer document printing (we bring your documents) and mailing options: First Class, Certified Mail, Priority Mail, and Express Mail. Availability varies by location and time.

An Apostille is an international authentication certificate issued under the Hague Apostille Convention that certifies a document for use in foreign countries. You need an Apostille when a U.S.-issued document — birth certificate, power of attorney, corporate document, court judgment — must be accepted by authorities in another country.

We process Apostilles for all Hague Convention member countries. For non-Hague countries, we coordinate authentication through alternate channels. Please provide the destination country when submitting your order so we can confirm the correct procedure and requirements.

Same-day secure delivery of documents to courts, opposing counsel, clients, and other parties. We maintain a professional chain of custody and provide confirmation of delivery on every assignment. Common requests include court filings, settlement packages, signed agreements, and urgent legal correspondence.