Alabama Process Server

Now, in many states, any US citizen that is not a party to the case, over the age of 18, and residing in the state where the matter is to be tried in court can serve papers. Keep in mind that process serving laws differ from state to state and may change.

A. A Process Server is a person who is authorized by law (Registered Process Server) to 'serve' legal documents such as; Small Claims, Summons & Complaints, Subpoenas, Unlawful Detainers, Temporary Restraining Orders etc. to the Defendant, or Individual being sued, or other party.

On average on-boarding takes 3-5 days which includes filling out paperwork, taking our process server orientation course and submitting a background check.

Service herein may be made by any person not less than eighteen (18) years of age who is not a party and who has been designated by order of the court. On request, the clerk shall deliver the summons to the plaintiff or the plaintiff's attorney for transmission to the person who will make the service.

Generally, process servers make at least three attempts to serve somebody. These attempts are normally made at different times of day and on different days to maximize our chance of serving the papers.

Career Requirements No degree is required to be a process server, but completion of a training program may be necessary and a state-issued license or certification may be required, depending on the state. You also need to be above 18 years old, possess a driver's license and have no criminal history.

Generally, a process server can come to your house as many times as they want. They will usually make three attempts, in the morning, afternoon and evening respectively, typically on different days of the week to maximize their chances of reaching you.

The server must tell the person that he or she hands the papers to that they are legal documents for the other party. The server must also write down the name and address of the person he or she gave the court papers to.

There are no licensing or registration requirements to become a process server in Alabama. However, you will need to be designated by the courts before you can work as a process server. Private process servers are active in the State of Alabama.