Routine
- Civil
- $150
- Family law
- $250
First attempt
Standard scheduling
Attempt cycle
Generally 10–14 days
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01 / PROCESS SERVING · SAN JOSE & SANTA CLARA COUNTY
Local process serving.
Clear next steps.
Professional service of process in San Jose and Santa Clara County for civil and family law matters. Send your prepared documents, choose your service level and receive updates through the assignment.
One party · One address · Up to three attempts
Assignment review and payment before dispatch.
Your documents. A local process server.
Service of process delivers legal papers to the person or entity who must receive them. Get Em Served handles the assignment and documents the result for attorneys, law firms, businesses and self-represented customers.
01
Civil matters
Submit summons and complaints, small claims papers, subpoenas and other prepared civil documents for review. Include the case type and special service instructions.
02
Family law matters
We accept prepared divorce, custody, support and other family law service requests. Send all required documents and attachments, plus any court-issued instructions.
03
Individuals and businesses
Identify the correct recipient or business agent and supply a complete service address. Include a description, known schedule or access information when available.
04
Proof and communication
Receive status information and service notes. Following successful service, we complete and email the applicable signed Proof of Service. Filing is separate unless confirmed in the order.
Choose the timing your matter needs.
Prices are in USD for one party at one address in our standard service area, with up to three attempts. Civil and family law rates differ.
Priority
- Civil
- $200
- Family law
- $300
First attempt
Generally within 48 hours
Attempt cycle
Generally 7–10 days
Urgent
- Civil
- $250
- Family law
- $350
First attempt
Generally within 24 hours
Attempt cycle
Generally 5–7 days
On-Demand
- Civil
- $300
- Family law
- $400
First attempt
Generally within 5 business hours
Attempt cycle
Generally 3–5 days
An attempt target is not a completion guarantee.
Timing is confirmed after review of the complete assignment and required payment. Recipient availability, access and address accuracy affect service. On-Demand is measured in business hours; after-hours requests may begin the next business day. Give us your actual service deadline and hearing date before dispatch.
Know what is included.
Standard assignment
- One recipient at one supplied address.
- Up to three attempts under the selected service level.
- Status information and communication about address or access problems.
- Signed Proof of Service emailed after successful service.
Additional services
- Additional attempt cycles: 50% of the original rate, subject to published terms.
- Skip tracing: $100 per person; research results are not guaranteed.
- Extended waiting or stakeout: $80 per hour; minimums may apply.
- Additional parties, addresses, special facilities, mailing and other handling: quote by assignment.
- Proof-of-service filing and other court runs: separately ordered and priced.
Confirm the complete scope and charges before dispatch. Review our Terms of Service.
Have these details ready.
Clear documents and accurate information help us review your order and schedule appropriate attempts. Tell us about a short deadline or access problem at the start.
- Complete, legible documents, all attachments, and any required issued or filed copies.
- Recipient’s full name, or the business name and person or agent to be served.
- Complete service address, including unit or suite, city and ZIP code.
- Case number, court, case type, hearing date and actual service deadline.
- Known availability, description or photo when available, plus relevant access and safety information.
- Any court order, attorney instructions or requirements for the service method and proof form.
- Your contact information and who should receive updates and the proof.
From request to proof of service.
01
Submit the assignment
Choose civil or family law service, upload prepared papers and provide the recipient, address, deadline and instructions through the online order form.
02
Confirm scope and payment
We review the assignment, available service level and charges. Required payment is completed before acceptance and dispatch unless approved billing terms apply.
03
Service attempts and updates
Attempts are scheduled under the selected service level. We communicate results and discuss next steps if the recipient cannot be located or access prevents service.
04
Receive the completed proof
After successful service, the signed Proof of Service is emailed to you. Arrange court filing separately if needed and keep track of the case’s filing deadline.
Serving San Jose & Santa Clara County.
Based in Saratoga, Get Em Served focuses on local assignments throughout Santa Clara County. Send the exact address so we can confirm coverage, access requirements and special charges before dispatch.
Wrong address or difficult-to-locate recipient?
Tell us what you know before ordering more attempts. Skip tracing, another address or extended waiting may be appropriate and is priced separately. Research and additional attempts do not guarantee successful service.
The right method matters.
Personal service, substituted service and other methods have different requirements. What is permitted depends on the document, case and any court order. Provide the applicable instructions rather than assuming that mailing or leaving papers completes service.
The Proof of Service records how, when and where papers were served and who received them. Preparing the proof and filing it with the court are separate steps.
General service information, not legal advice. A lawyer or court self-help center can explain case-specific forms, methods and deadlines.
Process serving FAQs.
How much does a process server cost in San Jose?
Civil service is $150 Routine, $200 Priority, $250 Urgent or $300 On-Demand. Family law service is $250, $300, $350 or $400 at the corresponding level. Standard rates cover one party at one address with up to three attempts. Special handling may cost more.
How quickly can you attempt service?
Priority targets a first attempt generally within 48 hours, Urgent within 24 hours and On-Demand within five business hours. Routine assignments generally have a 10–14 day service window. Confirm availability and your deadline before ordering.
Does rush service guarantee completed service?
No. First-attempt targets and estimated service windows are scheduling guidelines, not guarantees that the recipient will be served. Recipient availability, access, address accuracy and assignment requirements affect the outcome.
What is included in the standard rate?
One party, one address, up to three service attempts, status information and an emailed signed Proof of Service following successful service. Court filing and separately quoted services are not included unless expressly confirmed in your order.
What happens after three unsuccessful attempts?
We communicate the results and available next steps. An additional attempt cycle may be requested at 50% of the original service rate under the published terms. A new address, skip tracing or special handling may require a separate charge.
Do you serve family law documents?
Yes. We accept prepared divorce, custody, support and other family law service requests, subject to assignment review. Provide the complete packet, recipient information, hearing date and service deadline. Family law pricing starts at $250.
Can you serve someone at work or at a gated property?
Provide the full address, unit number, access instructions, known schedule and relevant safety concerns. Access restrictions and special facilities may affect feasibility, scheduling and price. Confirm the scope before dispatch.
What if I do not have a current address?
Ask about skip tracing before ordering attempts at an uncertain address. Published skip-tracing pricing is $100 per person. Research may identify a likely current address, but results and successful service are not guaranteed.
Do you file the Proof of Service with the court?
We email the signed Proof of Service after successful service. Court filing is separate unless specifically included in your accepted order. Tell us if you need filing and provide the court, case number and deadline.
Can papers simply be left with another adult?
The permitted method depends on the case, document and circumstances. Substituted service has specific requirements and is not available for every assignment. Provide any court order or attorney instructions; do not assume that leaving papers with another person completes service.
When do I pay and when does scheduling begin?
Submit your assignment for review. We confirm scope, availability and charges. Required payment is completed before acceptance and dispatch unless approved billing terms apply. Submitting a request alone does not confirm service or reserve a deadline.
Do you accept requests outside business hours?
You can submit an online request at any time. Office hours are Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM. On-Demand requests received after hours may begin the next business day. Call to discuss an urgent deadline and confirm availability.
Can you help if I am representing myself?
Yes. We accept prepared assignments from self-represented customers as well as attorneys, legal staff and businesses. We do not choose your forms or give legal advice. A lawyer or court self-help center can explain case-specific requirements.
Can you serve outside Santa Clara County?
Our published standard service area is San Jose and Santa Clara County. Contact us with the exact destination before placing an out-of-area request so availability and pricing can be confirmed.
Support beyond service of process.
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