Whether you are facing a day in court or have essential legal documents that must be presented to another party, a process server can be an invaluable asset. While your Google search will offer you a ton of local options, it’s essential that you take a few things into consideration before handing over your documents.
Verify Credentials
Make sure you check out your local process servers to confirm that their credentials meet your state's requirements. Process servers vary from local law enforcement (Sheriffs Department), local private investigations agencies, and National or Regional Companies who subcontract out their papers. Research your local private investigation, and process serving firms to find out their experience in handling skip tracing, and locating those difficult serves.
How Satisfied are Previous Customers?
As with hiring any contract professional, you must investigate the process server’s efficacy and customer satisfaction levels. Larger and Cheaper services aren’t always equivalent to success rates, so take a little time to look at online reviews in addition to checking out their standing with the Better Business Bureau.
How Lighter Will Your Wallet Be?
Obviously, the less time your process server has to spend searching for the second party the lower the final cost will be. Dig deep into your memory bank, and utilize all of the most recent information you have about the person being served. Even the smallest detail can assist in serving your papers quicker and will reduce the overall costs associated with the process. Expect heightened costs if your target is likely to be resistant due to other pending legal issues.
If your needing a process server to serve multiple papers in a given month, that price typically is reduced, saving you money. We are Brooks Brothers Investigations in Des Moines, Iowa offer flat rates to clients which is made available on our process serving page. We offer reduced rates to Law Firms, Collection Agencies, Apartment Complex, and more on bulk serves each month.
Updates and Notifications
The most important aspect of hiring a process server is knowing that the job has been completed. Ensure that your prospect is on the leading edge of technology and that they’ll notify you promptly upon encountering any delivery complications and/or job completion via e-mail or phone call.
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