Hire a Process Server in Connecticut

Connecticut does not issue a private process server license — it appoints officers instead. Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-50 process must be directed to a state marshal, a constable, or another proper officer, with only two narrow exceptions for an "indifferent person," and knowingly serving without authority is a class A misdemeanor. To do this work in Connecticut you are appointed a state marshal by the State Marshal Commission against a county vacancy: elector of that county, 21 or older, high school diploma or GED, good moral character, valid Connecticut driver's license, and passage of the Commission's exam and training.

Connecticut state marshals are limited by statute to a $40 base fee plus mileage per initial service. Private national process servers typically charge $100–$135 or more, plus fees for additional attempts, rush service, and affidavit preparation. Request bids from verified servers on the Mighty Process Server platform.

Under CGS §52-46, process must be served at least 12 days inclusive before the return day, and the return to the clerk must be filed at least 6 days before the return day. Return days are Tuesdays, and cannot be more than 2 months after the process date. These timing rules differ significantly from other states' simple day-from-filing deadlines.

No — Connecticut is the strictest state on this point. Process must be directed to a state marshal, constable, or other proper officer authorized by statute (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-50). An "indifferent person" may be directed to serve only where multiple defendants are described as residing in different counties, or on a writ of attachment supported by the plaintiff's oath, and an indifferent person who knowingly serves without authorization commits a class A misdemeanor.

If personal service cannot be completed, Connecticut allows substitute service by leaving a copy at the defendant's usual place of abode in the state. For nonresidents or parties with unknown locations, service by publication or notice may be authorized under CGS §§52-52 and 52-68 with court approval after a diligent search.

Use the Mighty Process Server directory to find authorized process servers in Bridgeport, Stamford, New Haven, Hartford, and all Connecticut counties. Search by city and request bids from multiple verified servers at mightyprocessserver.com/directory.