All You Need to Know About a Process Server
As a legal professional, business owner, or individual needing to navigate the judicial system, you’ve likely heard the term “process server.” Maybe you’ve even needed one before. But how much do you know about what a process server does, and why they’re so critical to our legal system? In this post, we’ll uncover everything you need to know about process servers, and how our team at Accurate Serve of Atlanta can assist you.
What is a Process Server?
At its core, a process server is a professional who serves or delivers legal documents to individuals involved in a court case. This can be anything from a subpoena to a divorce decree or a summons. The service of process is a key element in the rule of law, ensuring that everyone involved in a legal case has been properly notified of the proceedings.
What Do Process Servers Do?
Process servers are knowledgeable about the laws of their state regarding how legal documents must be delivered. In Georgia, for example, certain documents must be hand-delivered, while others can be left with a responsible adult at the defendant’s residence or business. Some documents require more than one attempt at service. Process servers document each attempt and provide a sworn affidavit of service when the documents have been successfully served.
The Accurate Serve Difference
However, at Accurate Serve of Atlanta, we offer more than just process service. We also provide document retrieval, skip tracing, and diligent searches.
Document retrieval involves locating and obtaining copies of records or other documents from courthouses, governmental agencies, or other sources. Whether it’s a marriage license from the 1980s, business filings, or property deeds, our team can find the documents you need for your legal proceedings.
Skip tracing is a service we offer to locate an individual who cannot be found at their usual places of residence or work. This service is particularly useful when you need to serve legal documents but cannot locate the individual involved. Our expert team utilizes databases, public records, and other resources to trace a “skip” to their current location.
A diligent search is performed when an individual needs to be served but is difficult to locate. It involves more than just database searches; we do thorough investigations, utilize our network of contacts, and make multiple attempts to serve the documents. This service is often used in tandem with our skip tracing and process service services.
Why Hire a Professional Process Server?
The importance of hiring a professional, reliable process server cannot be overstated. Errors in service of process can delay your case, cost you money, or even cause your case to be dismissed. By hiring Accurate Serve of Atlanta, you’re investing in professionalism, efficiency, and accuracy.
We serve Atlanta, Fulton County, and beyond! We take pride in our commitment to serve documents promptly and according to all state laws and regulations. When you entrust us with your process serving needs, you can rest assured knowing your case will be handled competently and professionally.
Use Accurate Serve of Atlanta for Your Georgia Process Service Needs
We are committed to providing you with timely, efficient, and professional service. If you’re in the Atlanta area and need process service, document retrieval, skip tracing, or diligent search services, we’re here to help. Call us at 404-924-4838 or send us a work request online to get started with ATL’s best process service agency, Accurate Serve!