Hire a Process Server in Tampa, Florida
Hire a verified process server in Tampa, Florida and nearby cities including St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Brandon. Compare local rates, view courthouses, and request bids for fast service of process.
Local Process Servers in Tampa
Independent
Verified ServersArgemis Monier
Tampa Bay, FL~0 miles from Tampa
Claims Confirmation Specialists
Tampa, FL~8 miles from Tampa
Andy Burgess
Central Florida / Lakeland, FL~31 miles from Tampa
Youngblood Process Service
Punta Gorda, FL~71 miles from Tampa
CMG Pro Security, Inc.
Daytona Beach, FL~119 miles from Tampa
Dantez Document Services
Sebastian, FL~122 miles from Tampa
All Florida Investigations & Forensic Services, Inc.
Daytona Beach, FL~124 miles from Tampa
Courthouses in Tampa, Florida
Tampa has 2 courthouse locations including Circuit Court. Process servers in Tampa file proof of service and other court documents at these locations.
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Hillsborough County Clerk of Court
Circuit Court serving Hillsborough County, Florida.
Pinellas County Clerk of Court
Circuit Court serving Pinellas County, Florida.
About courthouse filings in Tampa: Process servers operating in Tampa, Florida are required to file proof of service and other legal documents with the appropriate court. The courthouses listed above serve Tampa for civil, criminal, family, and other case types. Contact the courthouse directly for filing hours, fees, and specific requirements. Need a process server in Tampa? Search the MPS directory to find verified process servers in your area.
Common Questions About Process Servers in Tampa
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Routine process service in Florida typically costs $65–$95. Rates in Tampa 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 Tampa, Florida. Nearby cities include St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Brandon. You can request bids and compare qualifications.