Frequently Asked Questions
30 answers about finding a process server, pricing, proof of service, video documentation, and how service works in California.
Quick answers: finding a process server near you
How do I find someone to serve my papers?
Call or text (909) 547-7434, or send a request on our website, and a registered process server will take it from there. We serve papers throughout the Inland Empire, Los Angeles County and Orange County. Standard is $90, rush is $130, same-day is $200.
Who can serve court papers near me?
A registered California process server like Swift Serve SoCal can serve your court papers anywhere in the Inland Empire, Los Angeles County or Orange County. In California, papers must be served by an adult who is not a party to the case.
How do I serve someone papers in California?
The simplest way is to hire a registered process server, who delivers the papers and signs a proof of service for you to file with the court. Send us the papers and the address (you can upload the papers securely with your request), and we handle the rest.
How much does it cost to serve papers?
Standard service is $90 (3 attempts). Rush service is $130: attempt within 24 hours. Same-day service is $200: attempt the same day.
Is there a same day process server near me?
Yes. When our schedule allows, rush service anywhere in our area is $130 (attempt within 24 hours) and same-day service is $200 (attempt the same day). Choose Rush or Same-day on the request form and we will confirm your deadline before you book.
Is a process server open now, including evenings and weekends?
Yes. We take requests and attempt service 9 AM to 2 AM, seven days a week (call us 9 AM to 8 PM daily; texts and online booking anytime), so evenings and weekends are covered. Evening and weekend attempts often reach people who are away during the day.
Are you a mobile process server?
Yes. We are a fully mobile process server, so we come to the address, whether it is a home, workplace or business. There is no office for you to visit.
Can you serve papers on someone I can't find?
Often, yes. We make diligent attempts at different times and days, and if the person cannot be served we provide a declaration of our attempts that may help you ask the court about other options.
Can you serve divorce papers near me?
Yes. We serve divorce, custody and other family law papers throughout the Inland Empire, Los Angeles County and Orange County, handled discreetly and professionally.
Can you serve an eviction notice near me?
Yes. We serve landlord notices and unlawful detainer papers for property owners and managers. Include the property address and unit number with your request.
Do you send photo proof of service?
Yes. Every serve includes a signed proof of service plus photo documentation, such as a photo or video of the service or the property. You can also follow your job on our live tracker.
Pricing & booking
How much does process serving cost?
Standard service is $90 (3 attempts). Rush is $130 (attempt within 24 hours). Same-day is $200 (attempt the same day). Use the service request form or call (909) 547-7434 to book.
Does the price change by address?
No. Pricing is flat: $90 standard (3 attempts), $130 rush (attempt within 24 hours) or $200 same-day (attempt the same day), anywhere in our service area, home or business. Court filing is an optional add-on starting at $25.
Are there hidden fees?
No. Standard is always $90, rush is always $130 and same-day is always $200. Court filing is an optional add-on starting at $25.
When do I pay?
Payment is due before or at the time service is attempted, unless we agree otherwise in writing. See our Terms of Service for details on cancellations and refunds.
How can I pay?
After you book, we email you a private payment link. On your Current Customer page you can pay with PayPal, Zelle, Cash App or Venmo — a quick, safe and easy way to check out. After you send it, press "I've sent payment" and our office confirms receipt, usually the same business day. We never ask for your card or bank number.
Do you offer rush or same-day service?
Yes, when our schedule allows, with rush service at $130 (attempt within 24 hours) or same-day service at $200 (attempt the same day). Mark "rush" on the service request form and we will confirm availability for your deadline before you book.
Proof & documentation
What proof will I get?
Every serve includes a signed proof of service, plus photo documentation — a photo or Meta glasses video of the service and/or a photo of the property. Photo and video documentation is in addition to the signed proof of service, not a replacement for it.
What is a proof of service?
It is the form the server signs under penalty of perjury describing who was served, with what, and when, where, and how. You (or your attorney) file it with the court. A proof signed by a registered process server also lists the server's county of registration and registration number (Bus. & Prof. Code § 22360).
Will the court accept the video?
The signed proof of service is the document the court relies on. Photos and video are supporting documentation; we cannot guarantee how any court will treat them.
Who sees the photos and video?
Only you, and the court if needed. We never post them publicly or use them for marketing. See our Privacy Policy.
How service works
Can I serve the papers myself?
In most California cases, no. Papers must be served by someone at least 18 years old who is not a party to the case (Code Civ. Proc. § 414.10).
What is the difference between personal and substituted service?
Personal service means handing the papers directly to the person. Substituted service, allowed in some situations after reasonable attempts, means leaving the papers with a competent adult at the home or business and then mailing a copy; it is complete on the 10th day after mailing (Code Civ. Proc. § 415.20).
What if the person avoids service?
We make reasonable, good-faith attempts at different times and on different days. If service cannot be completed, we can provide a report or declaration of our attempts, which may help you ask the court about other options.
How many attempts do you make?
Standard service includes 3 attempts. For a business, several stops on the same day count as 1 attempt.
Do you guarantee service?
No process server can guarantee that a person will be found or served. We guarantee honest, diligent effort and accurate documentation.
About us
Are you licensed?
California does not license process servers; they register with a county. Swift Serve SoCal uses registered California process servers (Bus. & Prof. Code § 22350 and following), and each proof of service states the server's county of registration and registration number.
What areas do you serve?
The Inland Empire of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, plus Los Angeles County and Orange County. See our Service Area page for the city list.
What are your hours?
Service hours: 9 AM to 2 AM daily. Call us: 9 AM to 8 PM daily (texts and online booking anytime).
Can you give me legal advice or tell me which papers to file?
No. We are not attorneys and do not provide legal advice. For legal questions, contact a licensed California attorney or your court's self-help center at selfhelp.courts.ca.gov.
Ready to get your papers served?
$90 standard, $130 rush, $200 same-day. Signed proof plus photo or Meta glasses video.