Hire a Process Server in Chicago, Illinois
Hire a verified process server in Chicago, Illinois and nearby cities including Naperville, Elgin, Joliet, Aurora. Compare local rates, view courthouses, and request bids for fast service of process.
Certification required
Illinois has no dedicated process server license, but 735 ILCS 5/2-202 allows only three routes: the sheriff (or coroner where the sheriff is disqualified); a person licensed or registered as a private detective under the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor, and Locksmith Act of 2004 (225 ILCS 447), or a registered employee of a licensed agency, who may serve in any county without special appointment; or a private person over 18 and not a party whom the court appoints by order on motion.
Typical rates in Chicago
Routine process service in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $65–$250. Rush timing, skip tracing, and travel distance can add to the base rate — compare quotes below.
How to hire in Chicago
- Enter the serve address to compare local Chicago servers.
- Choose a certified verified server and send your documents.
- Track attempts and get proof of service for filing.
Featured Process Servers in Illinois
Verified enterprise members serving Illinois
Local Process Servers in Chicago
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Verified ServersNationwide Investigations
Chicago, IL~0 miles from Chicago
La Salle Process Servers LP
Chicago, IL~1 miles from Chicago
Am Sent
Chicago, IL~1 miles from Chicago
Anthony J. lazzara
Chicago, IL~1 miles from Chicago
Becker * Schroader * Chapman
Chicago, IL~1 miles from Chicago
Courthousecourier
Chicago, IL~1 miles from Chicago
Durwood Q. hurst
Chicago, IL~1 miles from Chicago
Interfacts Inc
Chicago, IL~1 miles from Chicago
Kevin McClain Investigations, Ltd
Chicago, IL~1 miles from Chicago
The Petritis Group, Inc.
Chicago, IL~1 miles from Chicago
Tina Hess-schlemer
Chicago, IL~1 miles from Chicago
Mithrallc
Chicago, IL~1 miles from Chicago
Verella Osborne
Chicago, IL~1 miles from Chicago
Itsyourserve
Chicago, IL~1 miles from Chicago
Unitedproc
Chicago, IL~2 miles from Chicago
Verify Investigations
Chicago, IL~2 miles from Chicago
Serve It Legal, LLC
Chicago, IL~6 miles from Chicago
221B Partners
Chicago, IL~8 miles from Chicago
Chicagoland Detective Services
Chicago, IL~8 miles from Chicago
Richartdetectiveagency
Chicago, IL~9 miles from Chicago
Vincent J. sarelli
Summit-Argo, IL~12 miles from Chicago
Carlsoninvestigationsinc
Evanston, IL~12 miles from Chicago
Bob Rusch
Chicago, IL~13 miles from Chicago
Tony Mirato
Park Ridge, IL~15 miles from Chicago
Edward R Kirby & Associates
Elmhurst, IL~17 miles from Chicago
Tri County Investigations Group Inc
Hinsdale, IL~17 miles from Chicago
Iiinow
Westmont, IL~19 miles from Chicago
Krimson Security & Fingerprinting Inc
Westmont, IL~19 miles from Chicago
Chicagoprivatedetective
Tinley Park, IL~21 miles from Chicago
Chicagoland Investigative Services
Orland Park, IL~22 miles from Chicago
1 Source Private Investigations LLC
Munster, IN~23 miles from Chicago
Legal Serve LLC
Wheaton, IL~25 miles from Chicago
Michael L. noble
Deerfield, IL~25 miles from Chicago
Greatlakespi
Naperville, IL~27 miles from Chicago
Allen R. wolak
Hobart, IN~30 miles from Chicago
Servedbyprism
Naperville, IL~33 miles from Chicago
Relionant Investigations & Security Services
North Chicago, IL~33 miles from Chicago
Barristersweb
Joliet, IL~34 miles from Chicago
A-1 Detective Agency LLC
Waukegan, IL~35 miles from Chicago
Elite Process Serving & Investigations Inc
Plainfield, IL~36 miles from Chicago
Eprocessinc
Cedar Lake, IN~37 miles from Chicago
John Grena
North Aurora, IL~38 miles from Chicago
Blue 22 LLC
Elgin, IL~38 miles from Chicago
Pichicago
Elgin, IL~38 miles from Chicago
All Investigations
Gurnee, IL~39 miles from Chicago
Detectives.com
Algonquin, IL~42 miles from Chicago
Gazellepi
Crystal Lake, IL~46 miles from Chicago
JM Jenkins Investigations
LaPorte, IN~47 miles from Chicago
Unified Process Serving LLC
Racine, WI~62 miles from Chicago
Diligentdetective
Clifton, IL~67 miles from Chicago
Daniel S. foster
South Bend / Fort Wayne, IN~73 miles from Chicago
South Shore Process Service
Cudahy, WI~74 miles from Chicago
Radde Investigative & Security Agency, Inc.
South Bend, IN~77 miles from Chicago
Integrity Investigations, Inc.
Granger, IN~78 miles from Chicago
Investigative Support Unit
Granger / South Bend, IN~78 miles from Chicago
Rockforddetective
Rockford, IL~80 miles from Chicago
Investigative Resources
Milwaukee, WI~80 miles from Chicago
Myhre Process Service
Milwaukee, WI~82 miles from Chicago
CreamCity Process, LLC
Milwaukee, WI~82 miles from Chicago
Voden Investigations LLC
Milwaukee, WI~83 miles from Chicago
State Process Service, Inc
Wauwatosa, WI~83 miles from Chicago
Paper Boy Process Service, Inc
Milwaukee, WI~83 miles from Chicago
Brian W. cherpeske,
La Salle, IL~84 miles from Chicago
Elite Process Service, LLC
Waukesha, WI~84 miles from Chicago
Markley Investigations, Inc
Beloit, WI~87 miles from Chicago
Patriot Process Services
Janesville, WI~88 miles from Chicago
Vanguard Investigations & Protection, LLC
Pewaukee, WI~88 miles from Chicago
Vanguard Investigations & Protection, LLC
Pewaukee, WI~88 miles from Chicago
Ti2 Agency, Inc
Janesville, WI~91 miles from Chicago
DPI Investigation and Process Service
Janesville, WI~91 miles from Chicago
DLM Investigative Services
Sussex, WI~92 miles from Chicago
Thomas Fischer Investigations LLC
Jackson, WI~104 miles from Chicago
Stewart & Associates Inc.
Freeport, IL~107 miles from Chicago
Peacemaker PI
Portage, MI~107 miles from Chicago
Mallory Youngy
Kalamazoo, MI~108 miles from Chicago
The Carl H. Clatterbuck Agency
Kalamazoo, MI~109 miles from Chicago
I2K
Grand Haven, MI~109 miles from Chicago
Westmips
Muskegon, MI~117 miles from Chicago
Dane County Legal Notice
Madison, WI~119 miles from Chicago
TNT Investigations LLC
Juneau, WI~120 miles from Chicago
Fosterinvestigations
Bloomington, IL~120 miles from Chicago
Tacticalservices
Congerville, IL~120 miles from Chicago
Dane County Civil Process
Madison, WI~122 miles from Chicago
Jeanan Yasiri Solutions, LLC
Madison, WI~122 miles from Chicago
Professional Investigations & Process Service
Verona, WI~124 miles from Chicago
Cole & Company
Grand Rapids, MI~125 miles from Chicago
Legaladvantageweb
Grand Rapids, MI~126 miles from Chicago
Capital Area Process Service, LLC
Beaver Dam, WI~126 miles from Chicago
Jbluepi
Grand Rapids, MI~132 miles from Chicago
Dsprivatei
Bartonville, IL~136 miles from Chicago
Courthouses in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago has 2 courthouse locations including Appellate, Federal. Process servers in Chicago file proof of service and other court documents at these locations.
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Courthouses
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Court Types
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With Phone
Federal (1)
Everett McKinley Dirksen U.S. Courthouse
Federal courthouse in Chicago, Illinois.
Visit court website →Appellate (1)
Appellate Court - 1st District
Appellate in Chicago, Illinois.
Visit court website →About courthouse filings in Chicago: Process servers operating in Chicago, Illinois are required to file proof of service and other legal documents with the appropriate court. The courthouses listed above serve Chicago for civil, criminal, family, and other case types. Contact the courthouse directly for filing hours, fees, and specific requirements. Need a process server in Chicago? Search the MPS directory to find verified process servers in your area.
Common Questions About Process Servers in Chicago
Use the Mighty Process Server directory to compare verified process servers covering Chicago, Illinois. View qualifications, service areas, and courthouses, then request a bid directly from a server.
Routine process service in Illinois typically costs $65–$250. Rates in Chicago may vary by travel distance, rush timing, number of attempts, and filing fees.
No fixed statewide deadline; returns must generally be filed not less than 21 days before appearance for standard summons (Supreme Court Rule 102(d)) Always confirm case-specific deadlines with your attorney or the local court clerk.
State license required — Illinois has no dedicated process server license, but 735 ILCS 5/2-202 allows only three routes: the sheriff (or coroner where the sheriff is disqualified); a person licensed or registered as a private detective under the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor, and Locksmith Act of 2004 (225 ILCS 447), or a registered employee of a licensed agency, who may serve in any county without special appointment; or a private person over 18 and not a party whom the court appoints by order on motion. The professional route in Illinois is a private detective license or agency registration under 225 ILCS 447, which permits service in any county without a special appointment; a private detective or licensed employee must supply the sheriff of any county where they serve with a copy of the license or certificate, though failure to do so does not invalidate the service. Otherwise a private person over 18 who is not a party must be appointed by court order on motion. A sheriff in a county under 2,000,000 population may employ civilian personnel to serve process, and in a county of 3,000,000 or more (Cook) a licensee hired to serve summons remits a $5 fee per service.
Personal service (leave with defendant); substitute/abode service (leave at usual place of abode with family or resident 13 or older, mail copy prepaid); service by publication after affidavit defendant not found
This page lists verified process servers who cover Chicago, Illinois. Nearby cities include Naperville, Elgin, Joliet, Aurora. You can request bids and compare qualifications.