Hire a Process Server in Jacksonville, Florida
Hire a verified process server in Jacksonville, Florida and nearby cities including St. Augustine, Orange Park, Fleming Island, Neptune Beach. Compare local rates, view courthouses, and request bids for fast service of process.
Local Process Servers in Jacksonville
Courthouses in Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville has 2 courthouse locations including Circuit Court. Process servers in Jacksonville file proof of service and other court documents at these locations.
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Duval County Clerk of Court
Circuit Court serving Duval County, Florida.
St. Johns County Clerk of Court
Circuit Court serving St. Johns County, Florida.
About courthouse filings in Jacksonville: Process servers operating in Jacksonville, Florida are required to file proof of service and other legal documents with the appropriate court. The courthouses listed above serve Jacksonville for civil, criminal, family, and other case types. Contact the courthouse directly for filing hours, fees, and specific requirements. Need a process server in Jacksonville? Search the MPS directory to find verified process servers in your area.
Common Questions About Process Servers in Jacksonville
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Routine process service in Florida typically costs $65–$95. Rates in Jacksonville may vary by travel distance, rush timing, number of attempts, and filing fees.
120 days after filing the initial pleading (Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.070(j)) Always confirm case-specific deadlines with your attorney or the local court clerk.
State license required — The sheriff of the county where the person is found serves process by default under Fla. Stat. § 48.021, except nonenforceable civil process, criminal witness subpoenas and criminal summonses. The chief judge of each judicial circuit may maintain an approved list of certified process servers under § 48.27, and certification authorizes service only on persons found within that circuit and is subject to annual recertification. Fla. Stat. § 48.29 requires an applicant to be 18 or older, undergo a background investigation, provide a certificate of good conduct showing no pending criminal case and no felony or moral-turpitude or dishonesty misdemeanor in the past five years, execute a $5,000 surety bond renewable annually, take an examination if the chief judge prescribes one, and pay an application fee set by the circuit. Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.070(b) still permits appointment of an individual by motion and order in a specific case.
Personal service by delivery; substitute at abode (leave with resident 15+ informed of contents, §48.031(1)(a)); service on spouse (§48.031(2)(a)); service by publication after due diligence (Chapter 49)
This page lists verified process servers who cover Jacksonville, Florida. Nearby cities include St. Augustine, Orange Park, Fleming Island, Neptune Beach. You can request bids and compare qualifications.