A person who delivers legal documents notifying other people that they are involved in a court case. They can be any form of legal documents such as divorce papers, small claims, notice of being sued, etc. 

Absolutely, a good process serving company can streamline the litigation process for law firms.

The person hiring the National City process server can give the server the deadline for service as it is the plaintiff who has the responsibility of timely serving the legal documents on all parties.

A diligent National City process server will show the court that he/she has made reasonable attempts to serve you. At that point it is up to the judge to escalate the situation further, the court can continue the case without the defendant and issue judgments against the defendant. It is always in the defendant’s best interest to accept service so that they can properly defend themselves.

While some states have certain times a server can effectuate service, there are states that allow service at any time of the day/night. It varies from state-to-state and continually changes.

Rates for service of process can vary based on the location of service, how fast the documents need to be served and other factors.

While some states have restrictions on service times and even restrict from serving on certain days or even holidays, other states do not.

The standard time for a process server to serve someone in National City is 5-7 days. This can vary greatly between one process server company and another. The turnaround time can also be determined by the person placing the order for service.

Most service of process in National City is completed within a few days, but we also offer same-day and rush service when timing matters. The exact time depends on your target, the address, and the type of documents.

If someone is avoiding service, we increase attempts, adjust times, or conduct a stakeout when needed. Our team knows how to locate and serve evasive individuals while staying compliant with California law.

Technically, some documents can be served by a non-party adult, but improper service can get your case thrown out. Working with trained California process servers ensures compliance, accuracy, and peace of mind.

Yes! You’ll receive formal proof once service is completed, and we can file it with the appropriate court upon request.

Our pricing is transparent and flat-rate. You’ll know upfront exactly what you’ll pay, with no surprise charges later.

Absolutely. If the address is in San Diego County or a nearby city, we’ll take care of it. We also serve across the country.

Yes—depending on the documents and the rules for substituted service under California law. We’ll walk you through whether a person other than the defendant can legally accept service in your case.