Process Server in San Diego, California
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Why Proof Should Be Your San Diego Service of Process Solution
Simple Document Serving
Geo-tagged Images
Reviewed Affidavits
Two-Way Communication
Experienced Process Servers
Real-Time Updates
San Diego Service of Process Experts
San Diego Service of Process Rules
San Diego Methods of Service
San Diego offers many methods of service, but which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your case. Here are a few of the main options:
Personal service: When someone who is not a party to the case hand-delivers documents to the defendant
Service by mail: When someone who is not a party to the case mails documents to the defendant
Substituted service: After 3 or more failed attempts to serve the papers, the process server can then leave the papers with someone else at the party’s residence
Service by notice and acknowledgment of receipt: When the defendant agrees to be served by mail and will sign an acknowledgment of receipt for the court
Service by posting on the premises and mailing (for eviction cases only): Sometimes called “nail and mail,” this is when papers are posted on the door of the defendant’s residence
Who to Serve and Where
Deciding where to serve papers depends on who you’re serving, which depends on the specifics of your case. That said, there are two main options for who you can serve: an individual or an organization.
If you’re serving an individual, process servers can serve them anywhere, but they’ll likely start with their home and place of work. If you’re serving a business or organization, it’s trickier, but our expert team can help you find the best way to serve them.
Process Server Rules in San Diego
San Diego’s rules for process servers mirror those throughout the state and include the following three main tenets:
The server must be at least 18
The server cannot be related to the case in any way (although they may be related to the people they’re serving papers to)
The server must serve the paperwork in the required time frame
How It Works
Step 1
Upload Your Documents
To start, you’ll need to upload your documents, such as the subpoena and complaint. Proof offers an easy file upload feature that’s completely secure, and once we receive your documents, your process server will have everything they need to get started.
Step 2
Track Progress of Service
Proof wants you to stay closely connected to your process server, so you can track the progress of your service right from your phone. With GPS tracking, real-time updates, and convenient 2-way chat, you’ll always be up to date from your process server.
Step 3
Receive the Proof You Need
We don’t call ourselves Proof for nothing. As soon as your service has been successfully completed, you’ll receive geo-tagged photo confirmation and a signed, reviewed affidavit for proof of service.
San Diego Service of Process Pricing Options
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Proof Serves Across the City of San Diego
San Diego’s bustling seaside metropolis of 1.3 million is no match for Proof’s talented process servers who are willing to go anywhere and everywhere to get the job done. Serving someone in Point Loma? No problem. What about a company in City Heights? It’s a cinch. From the 5 to the 805, our servers work hard to get your documents to the right place fast.
