Service of Process

Attorneys and their staff may now request Service of Process for parties in case initiations (or after a case has been initiated) in select courts.*

Learn how to place an order in a case initiation
Learn how to place an order AFTER a case has been initiated

When placing a service of process order, it is crucial to provide thorough and precise information about the service target. This ensures that our contractors can serve the necessary documents efficiently and effectively.

Please note: all service of process orders are fulfilled by One Legal and they may need to contact you directly during this process.

Service of Process Fees

Available nationwide. Price includes 4-6 attempts per address, per court requirements.

Services	Price
Standard Service of Process First attempt within five days, then subsequent attempts within a 21 day period.	By zone
Zone 1	$85
Zone 2	$105
Zone 3	$125
Zone 4	$180
Zone 5	$215
Rush service First attempt within 24 hours, then daily.	+ $65
CT/CSC service in California Within 24 hours.	$40
Page fees
Up to 49 pages	No additional charge
50—99 pages	+ $10
100—249 pages	+ $25
250—499 pages	+ $50
500—999 pages	+ $100
1000+ pages	+ $150

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I request Service of Process after a case initiation?

Yes. If you wish to wait until you have accompanying court-required documents, more complete party information, or for any other reason, you may create a Service of Process order separately when you are ready following these step by step instructions.

Who fulfills Service of Process orders?

Court Filing has partnered with One Legal to fulfill service of process orders generated through our platform.

How much does Service of Process cost?

Cost varies based on the type of service needed for each party. However, once you have entered all parties you wish to have served, our system will display a list of the fees associated for serving each specific party. These fees are estimated and are subject to change based on the needs of serving specific parties.

How soon after I submit my filing does the process server begin service on the parties?

Once you submit the filing and the court issues an envelope number, we send your service of process order to One Legal. There it waits in a queue until the court accepts the envelope and issues the file-stamped copies of your documents. As soon as the court sends Court Filing your conformed copies, we forward them to One Legal and they immediately begin the service process on the requested parties.

How many times will you attempt service on each party?

We make up to five service attempts at your chosen service level for every service recipient.

How can I message my process server once an order has been sumbitted?

You may send your process server messages directly from a filing once the order has been dispatched. Learn More

*Service of Process is currently only available in California Courts accepting e-filing and for Attorney / Attorney’s Staff accounts.