Hire a Process Server in Kansas

Kansas has no statewide process-server license. Service may be made by the sheriff or a deputy within the sheriff's county, a Kansas-admitted attorney, a licensed private detective, or a person appointed by a district court judge or clerk. Appointments should be made freely and may cover a single case or cases generally for a fixed period.

Routine process service in Kansas typically costs between $75 and $150. Sheriff fees are around $15 per service. Private national servers typically start around $98. Rush serves and rural locations cost more. Compare rates by requesting bids from verified servers on the Mighty Process Server platform.

Under K.S.A. 60-312(d), return of service must be filed with the court within 14 days after service is completed. If service cannot be effected, unserved process must be returned within 30 days, extendable to 90 days. Kansas does not specify a fixed deadline from filing date to complete service, unlike some other states.

Kansas service may be made by the sheriff or a deputy within the sheriff's county, a Kansas-admitted attorney, a licensed private detective, or a person appointed by a judge or clerk of the district court. An appointed server, authorized attorney, or licensed private detective may serve in or outside Kansas. Subpoenas may be served by any non-party 18 or older.

If personal service cannot be completed, Kansas allows residence/substitute service by leaving documents with a suitable-age resident plus mailing a notice. If the defendant cannot be located after diligent effort, service by publication may be authorized under K.S.A. 60-307 upon court approval.

Use the Mighty Process Server directory to find appointed process servers in Wichita, Overland Park, Kansas City, Olathe, and all Kansas counties. Search by county and request bids from multiple servers at mightyprocessserver.com/directory.