Frequently Asked Questions

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We can perform a simple database skip trace or, if necessary, we can perform an investigative skip trace which involves contacting family and known associates. The more ties someone has to their family and community, the faster we can find them. People who recently moved (under 30 days) or are homeless are much more difficult to find.

Generally, our services start at $69 and go up to $249. Cost varies by service level and type of service required. When visiting our pricing page, you can browse all of our services and pick the right one for you.

People cannot “refuse” service. If someone refuses to physically take papers, we document the person’s physical description, date, time, and location, and consider the paper served. People have the right to notice, if they willfully refuse to be notified of a pending action, the burden of process service is still satisfied.

If someone is actively avoiding service, we document the observations we make leading us to this conclusion. For example, if someone is home and the television is on or we can hear a conversation through the door and yet no one answers, the people inside are often avoiding. In that case, we can give you a return of non-service allowing you to move the court of alternative service, or you can choose a service level that includes ambushing a servee at a place and time of your choosing.

Our products (our Service Levels) are based primarily on the speed you want papers served. We have Service Levels promising same day service. Our base service, Standard, guarantees a first attempt within three business days.

If you question where the recipient of your documents lives, we can perform an Enhanced Skip Trace. By prepaying for this option, you save $20 instead of choosing it after receiving non-service.

We will write the recipient of your documents a check for the amount you specify. This is most often used for serving writs of garnishment or subpoenas.

When service is completed, we send you the return of service. You must file the return with the court. If you select this option, we will send the return of service to the court for you on your behalf.

We will place your documents in a sealed envelope addressed to the recipient. This is often used in domestic relations cases.

We will not to serve anyone under 18 in the home. We will not serve children. This option is most frequently requested in domestic relations cases.

We serve the person named on the documents, only. We will not serve a co-resident.

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