Small Claims Process Server in Orange County, CA

The deadline

For personal service of the plaintiff’s claim, allow at least 15 days before the hearing in the same county, or 20 days outside it. For substituted service, allow at least 25 or 30 days respectively. Different rules can apply to a defendant’s claim. The proof of service is filed with the court at least five days before the hearing.

Order early. If your hearing is close, choose Priority or Rush and tell us the hearing date so dispatch can confirm the timing before assignment.

Who can serve

The person serving must be at least 18 and not a party to the case. The court clerk can also mail the claim for a fee, but a process server gives you a dated record of each attempt.

What you get

Up to four attempts, a GPS and photo record for each, and a signed proof of service in your portal, ready for you to file.

Pricing

One recipient and one address per order · up to 4 attempts · GPS and photo record for every attempt · signed proof after review. Court filing excluded. Priority and Rush depend on availability. Successful service is not guaranteed.

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