Hire a Process Server in Tennessee
Find verified process servers across Tennessee. Browse by county to hire a local server, view courthouse information, and get service coverage in your area.
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Learn about licensing requirements, qualifications, and process serving laws in Tennessee.
View Tennessee LawsAt a glance: Tennessee process serving
Tennessee does not require a statewide license. Certain counties such as Shelby (Memphis) and Knox (Knoxville) require local appointment and bonding. The directory currently covers 95 counties and 8 courthouse listings.
Routine service
$40–$150
Service deadline
Summons must be served within 90 days of…
Credential required
No credential required
Counties
95
Courthouses
8
Active servers
35
Service deadline detail: Summons must be served within 90 days of issuance, or returned unserved; new process can be issued (TRCP 4.03, linked to Rule 3)
Courthouse coverage in Tennessee
8 courthouse listings are available across Tennessee.
Anderson County Circuit, Criminal & Chancery Courts
Clinton, TN, 37716
Bedford County Circuit Court
Shelbyville, TN, 37160
Benton County Circuit, Criminal & Chancery Courts
Camden, TN, 38320
Bledsoe County Circuit, Criminal & Chancery Courts
Pikeville, TN, 37367
Blount County Circuit, Criminal & Chancery Courts
Maryville, TN, 37804
Blount County Juvenile & Family Courts
Maryville, TN, 37804
Bradley County Chancery Court
Cleveland, TN, 37311
Bradley County Circuit Court, Criminal Court
Cleveland, TN, 37311
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How service works in Tennessee
Use these steps to check the court requirements, choose a permitted service method, and keep service on track in Tennessee.
Confirm the requirements
Confirm the court requirements that apply to your case before choosing a server.
Private server must identify name and address on the return of service. No statewide bonding or training required. Local requirements in Shelby County: appointment, background check, $15,000 bond. Knox County may also have local requirements.
Choose an allowed service method
- Personal service
- Substitute service at dwelling or usual place of abode with suitable person if evading
- Certified mail with return receipt
- Service on agent
- Publication by statute for constructive service
Request service and track the deadline
Request bids from process servers who cover your county, then track the applicable deadline.
Deadline: Summons must be served within 90 days of…
Major cities in Tennessee
Frequently Asked Questions
No statewide license is required in Tennessee. Any person 18 or older who is not a party to the case may serve process under TRCP 4.01(2). However, Shelby County (Memphis) requires local appointment, a background check, and a $15,000 bond for private servers. Knox County may also have local requirements. All private servers must identify their name and address on the return of service under Tenn. Code Ann. § 16-15-901.
Routine process service in Tennessee ranges from $40 to $150. Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, and Chattanooga all have competitive markets for private process service. Rural Middle and East Tennessee may carry travel surcharges. Request bids from multiple verified servers on the Mighty Process Server platform.
Under TRCP 4.03, summons must be served within 90 days of issuance. If service is not completed within 90 days, the summons must be returned unserved, and new process must be issued to continue pursuing service. There is no single overall deadline, as new process may be issued repeatedly.
Yes, with qualifications. Any person 18 or older who is not a party to the case may serve process in Tennessee under TRCP 4.01(2). Sheriffs and their deputies also have authority to serve. Private servers must record their name and address on the return of service. Shelby County requires local appointment and bonding for private servers.
If personal service cannot be completed and the defendant appears to be evading service, Tennessee allows substitute service at the defendant's usual place of abode with a suitable person. Certified mail with return receipt is also authorized. For defendants who cannot be found, publication service is allowed by statute for constructive service under TRCP 4.04.
Use the Mighty Process Server directory to find process servers in Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and all Tennessee counties. Search by county and request bids from multiple verified servers at mightyprocessserver.com/directory.
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Process-server association in Tennessee
Tennessee Association of Professional Process Servers
TAPPSProcess-server associationNon-profit corporation representing interests of professional process servers across Tennessee, providing professional service throughout all 95 counties.
Tennessee statewide — all 95 counties
Tennessee's statewide association, chartered by NAPPS in 2013.
Professional process servers in Tennessee; must adhere to code of ethics and have no prior felonies; dues not public (conference + membership $100 for new members) · $100 (conference + membership for new members) · 40–100
Education, services, and referrals: Annual training and CEUs at convention, Educational programs, Networking and referrals, Website directory listing, Voting rights and board positions, Legal and board support.
Legislative advocacy: TAPPS attends Tennessee House and Senate meetings to protect the process serving industry. The association lobbies for protections against trespassing charges during service, harsher assault penalties for attacks on process servers, and monitors licensing and certification changes. TAPPS is a NAPPS-chartered affiliate.
Read the TAPPS association profile to learn more and find ways to get involved.
Learn more at tntapps.org
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