What is an independent process server?

Not to be confused with necessarily being an independent contractor, independent process servers are those servers who are not directly employed by the courts. While some independent process servers are court appointed, they are not directly employees of the court.

How do I choose a process server?

Ultimate Tips: How to Choose the Right Process Server?

Check if the process server can provide timely and quality service.
Check the years of experience and operation of the company.
Ask people you know and trust for their opinions on the best process servers.
Compare the fee structure with other process servers.

Can process servers disguise themselves?

Yes, process servers can wear disguises. Historically, process serving while wearing disguises has been an effective way to serve papers. It is important to note that while disguises like pizza delivery person or construction worker are fine, process servers cannot disguise themselves as law enforcement officers.

What makes a good process server?

Making good notes, paying attention to detail and adhering to time frames. And, of late, being tech savvy and able to comply with clients’ technical requirements, such as GPS tracking and mobile apps. Of course, the technical aspect of the job is becoming more and more prevalent.

What if you lie to a process server?

If you lie to the process server or otherwise attempt to evade service, the party requesting service has options. If a process server fails to carry out personal service, his client may be able to send the papers to your last known address via certified mail, which provides proof of delivery date and time.

What do you need to know about process servers?

Process servers normally deliver documents related to actual court cases. Court cases have captions listing the parties involved (i.e. you and another person or business), a State and County where the case is filed and usually a case number.

Can a person pretend to be a process server?

Posing as a process server is almost the perfect cover for a scam artist. After all, process servers call individuals and go their home with legal documents. Most people are unfamiliar with the legal process and don’t know exactly what they’re supposed to do when they’re served with papers.

Can a process server make a court case go away?

This is patently false. All a process server is paid to do is deliver legal documents. A process server cannot do anything to make a court case “go away.” Anybody posing as a process server who asks you for money is clearly not a server and is trying to scam you.

How to identify someone avoiding service of process?

A process server should always assume that the intended target is at the location and not simply ask. This authoritativeness sets the stage for any further communication that ensues and ensures that the server acts with confidence. Such confidence presents a greater likelihood of a successful serve than would likely be the case without it.

Is it possible to be a process server?

Process servers, unfortunately, are now a getting a bad rap thanks to scammers. Posing as a process server is almost the perfect cover for a scam artist. After all, process servers call individuals and go their home with legal documents.

Which is the largest community of process servers?

Welcome to the National Association Professional Process Servers, better known as “NAPPS” the largest worldwide community of professional process servers and the first resource for credible information regarding the profession.

What do process servers do in a lawsuit?

Process servers serve individuals or parties involved in a lawsuit or legal case with the relevant paperwork, such as subpoenas or summons. Process service is an integral part of our judicial system and due process by ensuring that parties are aware of any legal actions that concern them or their business.