Service of Process · All 50 States

Get your documents served — with a court-ready affidavit on every order.

Served 123 LLC serves legal documents nationwide with documented diligent attempts, real-time status, and an affidavit formatted to your court. For attorneys, corporate counsel, and self-represented parties alike.

  • Up to three documented attempts at one address, time-of-day varied
  • Notarized affidavit on completion — non-service affidavit if not located
  • Routine through same-day rush, with status from intake to filing
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  • Recipient's name and the service address
  • What's being served — summons, subpoena, order, and so on
  • Any filing or hearing deadline driving the timeline

"I have used several different service-of-process providers over the past 30+ years and Served 123 is by far the best, hands down."

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Share the basics — submit what you have and we'll follow up. Prefer email? Send documents to info@served123.com.

Or call directly: (800) 321-2377
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How it works

From intake to filed affidavit, without the guesswork

A predictable workflow built around the documentation standards your court expects — you always know where the assignment stands.

1
Intake & review

Submit the form or email documents. We verify the caption, address, and recipient, flag issues, and confirm scope and pricing in writing.

2
Local dispatch

Your assignment routes to a server qualified in the recipient's jurisdiction — never handed to whoever picks up the phone.

3
Documented attempts

Up to three attempts at varied days and times, each logged with date, time, and observations — and shared with you as they happen.

4
Affidavit returned

A notarized, court-ready affidavit of service, formatted to your venue and delivered as a flattened PDF, ready to file.

Dispatch speed

Pick the pace that fits your deadline

Choose a tier at intake. The dates below are estimated initial-attempt windows if you submit today — field completion still depends on the recipient and the address.

Routine
Initial attempt 5–7 days

Standard dispatch for matters without immediate hearing pressure.

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Next-Day
Initial attempt < 24 hrs

Tight-deadline routing to the first available qualified server in the area.

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Rush
Same-Day
Initial attempt same day

Emergency dispatch for time-critical service, subject to coverage and intake timing.

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Same-day eligibility depends on intake timing and local coverage.

Why it holds up

The details that protect your case

Anyone can leave papers on a doorstep. Defensible service is about what you can prove afterward — so every assignment is built for the record.

Court-ready affidavits

Every completed assignment ends with a notarized affidavit formatted to the issuing court's requirements — and we re-issue at our cost if a court rejects it on formatting.

Documented diligent attempts

Each attempt is timestamped and address-verified with detailed observations — the documentation that supports a motion for alternate or substituted service when needed.

Real-time visibility

No black-box silence between intake and affidavit. You get a status update after each field attempt and at every meaningful milestone in the matter.

Transparent, authorized pricing

Quotes spell out base service and any fees up front. Court and copy costs pass through at our cost, and nothing is added without your authorization.

What we serve

Routine filings to hard-to-serve defendants.

From a standard summons and complaint to writs, garnishments, and restraining orders — across residential, business, registered-agent, and difficult-access addresses.

Don't see your document type? Ask — we likely handle it.

Summons & Complaints Subpoenas Divorce & Family Petitions Evictions & Unlawful Detainers Small Claims Writs & Orders Notices to Quit Demand Letters Garnishments & Levies Restraining Orders Citations & Motions Probate Notices
Who we serve

Built for the way litigation actually works

Different clients, different needs — the same disciplined documentation on every assignment.

Attorneys & law firms

Consistent affidavit quality and predictable turnaround across high-volume matters.

Corporate & in-house

Routine summons, subpoena, and contractual notice service handled at volume.

Self-represented parties

Your documents served the right way, with documentation that holds up if challenged.

Insurance defense

Claimant subpoenas, witness service, and production notices on tight schedules.

Process networks

Reliable nationwide reach without managing a roster of unfamiliar local servers.

Government & public

Professional service with proper documentation for agencies and municipalities.

By jurisdiction

Service of Process by State

Service rules, allowable methods, and who may serve differ in every state. Choose a jurisdiction for state-specific service-of-process details, or call (800) 321-2377 and we'll route your assignment to a qualified local server.

Every U.S. jurisdiction, plus D.C. & Puerto Rico. View the full coverage map →

Questions, answered

What attorneys and pro-se filers ask us most

Not here? Email info@served123.com or use the form above.

How much does service of process cost?
Pricing depends on the recipient's location, the dispatch speed you choose, and whether the address is residential, a business, a registered agent, or a more difficult location (gated community, secured high-rise, rural address). Submit the form for a written quote with a clear breakdown — no estimates that change after the fact.
How fast can my documents be served?
Same-day service is available in most metro areas when intake completes early enough and the address is within reach of an available server. Next-day attempts are typically achievable nationwide, and routine service starts within 5–7 calendar days. We confirm realistic turnaround in writing before accepting the assignment.
What happens if the recipient can't be served?
After diligent attempts at varying days and times, if service still hasn't completed you receive a detailed non-service affidavit. That documentation typically supports a motion for alternative service, substituted service, or service by publication — depending on what your venue allows.
Do you provide skip tracing if the address is bad?
Yes. If the address turns out to be stale or incorrect, we offer skip tracing as a separate service to identify a current one. We confirm scope and pricing in writing before running it — never as an automatic add-on.
Are your affidavits accepted by every court?
Affidavits are formatted to meet the procedural requirements of the issuing court, including jurisdiction-specific perjury affirmations or notary-style jurats where required. If your court has a particular form preference or local rule, tell us at intake and we'll match it.
Can you serve registered agents and corporate entities?
Yes — registered agents, corporate offices, government entities, and large institutional defendants. For registered-agent service we confirm the current agent of record before dispatch, to avoid the common problem of stale agent information causing defective service.
Do I need an attorney to use your service?
No. We work with attorneys, corporate legal departments, and self-represented (pro se) parties. Note that we serve documents and produce the affidavit — we don't provide legal advice. Questions about whether documents are properly prepared for service are a conversation for an attorney.
How do I get my affidavit after service?
The notarized affidavit of service is delivered as a flattened PDF by email, typically within one to two business days of completion. If you need original wet-signature copies mailed for filing, we can arrange that — just let us know at intake.
What is service of process?
Service of process is the formal delivery of legal documents — such as a summons and complaint, subpoena, or court order — to a party in a lawsuit. It gives legally required notice and satisfies due process so the court can proceed. It must be carried out and documented according to the rules of the state where service takes place.
What is substituted service, and when is it allowed?
When personal (in-hand) service can't be completed after diligent attempts, many states permit substituted service — for example, leaving the documents with a competent adult at the residence or workplace and then mailing a copy, or another court-approved method. The exact requirements and the number of attempts needed first vary by state, which is why each attempt is carefully documented.
How many attempts will a process server make?
Our standard is up to three documented attempts at one address, varied by day and time of day, each logged with date, time, and observations. If the recipient still isn't located, you receive a non-service affidavit — the documentation that supports a motion for substituted or alternative service.
Can someone avoid being served by refusing or hiding?
Refusing to physically take the documents generally does not defeat service — once the server confirms identity, service can often be completed by leaving the papers in the person's presence. For someone actively evading, our documented attempts (plus skip tracing if the address is stale) support the substituted-service or service-by-publication motion your venue allows.
Does service of process work the same in every state?
No. Who may serve, how many attempts are expected, what substituted service requires, and even whether weekend or holiday service is permitted all differ by state. We route every assignment to a server qualified in the recipient's jurisdiction and follow that state's rules — see our state-by-state pages for the specifics that apply to your matter.
What's the difference between proof of service and an affidavit of service?
In practice they're the same thing: the affidavit (or declaration) of service is the server's sworn statement documenting how, when, where, and on whom the documents were served. It is the proof the court relies on, and we deliver it formatted to your venue and ready to file.
Ready when you are
Send the matter. We'll handle the rest.

Submit the quote form and we'll confirm scope, pricing, and realistic turnaround in writing — most matters can be opened and quoted the same business day.

All services are performed consistent with applicable procedural requirements and local practice considerations. Service timelines may vary by jurisdiction, recipient availability, and access conditions. Served 123 LLC is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or representation.