Process Server in Southern California
Court papers served correctly the first time, across Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. GPS and photo documentation on every attempt, a signed proof of service on every job, and someone who answers the phone 24/7.
Who we serve papers for
Attorneys and law firms
Civil, family law, and eviction service with clear due-diligence notes and a proof of service your office can file. Send work through our attorney service order page.
People representing themselves
Divorce, custody, small claims, and restraining orders. You can't serve your own papers, so we do it for you and explain each step in plain English or Spanish.
Landlords and property managers
3-day notices, 30- and 60-day notices, and unlawful detainer summons, served by the method the law requires and documented for court.
Businesses and HR
Subpoenas, demand letters, and termination letter delivery with company property retrieval.
Documents we serve
Civil cases
- Summons and complaint
- Subpoenas for records or testimony
- Orders to show cause
Family law
- Divorce and legal separation
- Custody and support
- Requests for order
Evictions
- 3-day notices to pay or quit
- 30- and 60-day notices
- Unlawful detainer summons and complaint
Small claims and protective orders
- Small claims plaintiff's claim
- Restraining orders
- Civil harassment orders
How a serve works with us
Send the papers
Email, text, or upload your documents with the address, a photo or description of the person, and the best times to find them.
We confirm the address
If the address is old or unknown, skip tracing can find a current home or work address before we go out.
Attempts at different times
Mornings, evenings, and weekends. Every attempt is logged with date, time, GPS location, and a photo.
Proof of service
You get a completed, signed proof of service. Court filing is available on request.
Proof of service that holds up in court
Most service problems come down to one question: can you prove the papers were served the right way? Every assignment includes GPS and photo documentation of each attempt, detailed notes on dates and times, and a properly completed proof of service. If someone is avoiding service, those notes support a substituted service.
For attorneys, our guides cover personal vs. substituted service, the rules for serving someone in California, and the SPARE Act (AB 747).
Process serving prices
starting price within 35 miles of Upland
- Proof of service included
- GPS and photo on every attempt
- Evening and weekend attempts
Faster and extra services
- Rush service (24–48 hours): from $150
- Same-day service: from $175
- Additional person at the same address: $35
- Skip tracing: from $50
- Stakeout: from $75/hour
- Court filing: quoted per job
Outside 35 miles? Text the address and we'll quote it upfront.
Courthouses and cities we serve
We serve papers in every city in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. Courthouse and local guides:
Guides for serving papers
- How to serve divorce papers in California
- How to serve a 3-day notice
- Serving an unlawful detainer when the tenant won't answer
- Can a process server leave papers at the door?
- Cómo entregar los papeles de divorcio (español)
- Reclamos menores: cómo entregar la demanda (español)
- La entrega sustituta (español)
- Cómo se entrega una orden de restricción (español)
Process serving questions
Who can serve court papers in California?
Anyone 18 or older who is not a party to the case can serve papers. People who serve papers for pay more than 10 times a year must register as a process server with their county. Brent is a registered California process server, #2006.
How much does a process server cost?
Standard service starts at $85 within 35 miles of Upland, including the proof of service. Rush service within 24 to 48 hours starts at $150, and same-day service starts at $175. Addresses farther away are quoted upfront before any work starts.
What if the person avoids being served?
We make several attempts at different times and document each one. If personal service fails after reasonable effort, California law allows substituted service in many cases: leaving the papers with an adult at the home or a person in charge at work, then mailing a copy.
Can you file the proof of service with the court?
Yes. Court filing is available on request and quoted based on the court and the case.
Do you serve outside the Inland Empire?
Yes. We serve throughout Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. Farther addresses get a clear quote before we go out.
Can you explain the process in Spanish?
Yes. Brent speaks fluent Spanish and regularly helps Spanish-speaking clients with divorce papers, small claims, evictions, and restraining orders.
Need papers served?
Text the documents and the address. Brent will confirm the price and timeline, usually within 10 minutes. Calls and texts are answered 24/7.