Frequently Asked Questions

If you have a question about service of process, chances are that many people have asked the same question before you. Here are answers to some of the questions we hear often:


What is service of process?

According to United States legal procedure, all parties must be notified if they are facing legal action against them in a court of law. Notification (called service of process) is accomplished through delivery of documents describing the legal action, and those documents include subpoenas, complaints, summonses, writs and order to show cause.


What does a professional process server do?

A process server is responsible for delivering legal documents to the parties involved in court proceedings. Some states require process servers to be licensed or registered, and all process servers must adhere to all state regulations governing legal service of process.

Process servers typically locate the individual named on the document, travel to that person to deliver the documents, verify the person’s identity before handing over the papers, and then provide their client with a signed proof of service. This proof of service - also called the affidavit of service - details the time, date and location of the service of process, and the subject’s name. It is the document you can present in court to verify that successful service of process occurred.


Why do I need a process server?

Service of process must be carried out by a professional who understands the state laws, is well-versed on best practices and is licensed if required in that state. Any failure to follow legal procedures can result in legal issues for other parties in the court case, which is why you should leave service of process to a professional. An experienced and knowledgeable process server will do everything by the book and make it easy to demonstrate that you fairly notified the other parties of impending legal action.

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Sheriff-appointed and Licensed Special Process Servers



Applied Process Professionals
Serving Pinellas County, the State of Florida, and Nationwide

Phone
727-481-1078

Fax
727-586-5383

Email
applied800@outlook.com

Applied Process Professionals

Fast • Reliable • Experienced • Professional

Active Members of NAPPS (National Association of Professional Process Servers)
and FAPPS (Florida Association of Professional Process Servers)

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