Will the Process Server File Proof of Service with the Court?

Once you’ve filed your complaint with Duval County’s Civil Court and received a summons for your case, it’s time to hire a private process server to deliver the summons, complaint, and any other pertinent documents to the defendants named in the lawsuit. You may also need a process server to deliver subpoenas to witnesses you intend to call during the case. But how will you, and Duval County Court, know that the process has been successfully served?

What is Proof of Service?

Proof of service is a document that is completed by the process server once the process has been successfully delivered to the named defendants. In Florida, proof of service typically contains the date and time of service along with the name, signature, and identification number of the process server. If the person being served agrees to sign the proof of service, this is highly recommended.

What Does the Process Server Do With the Proof of Service?

Once a defendant in a legal case has been successfully served, the process server completes the proof of service for that service. Once all the defendants named in a case are served, the process server files the proofs of service with the court where the case was originally filed. In Jacksonville, this is usually some part of the Duval County Court system. Note: Witness subpoenas do not require proof of service to be filed with the court, but we still recommend that the server complete the proof for their records.

Can I Get a Copy of the Proof of Service?

Yes, any private process server you hire should have no problem providing you with copies of the proof of service documents they complete when serving the defendants in your case. They should also keep you informed on when they filed the proof with the appropriate court. At Accurate Serve, our customers are always in the loop on where we are with their cases with our online status tracker, available 24/7 right from our website.

Reliable Process Servers in Jacksonville

If you need a process server anywhere in Duval County, look no further than Accurate Serve of Jacksonville. We’ll get your process served in a timely manner, file proof of service with the originating court, and keep you informed every step of the way. Just give us a call at 904-735-7810 or send us a work request online to get started.