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August Newsletter 2020

Message from the Founder Lions, Tigers but Not Bears….Not Yet at Least Accurate Serve® is over the moon excited to announce another office opening in yet another state!! Accurate Serve® of Detroit opens its doors THIS September!! Introducing new Team Member and Owner/Operator of the Detroit office, say hello to Erik Devlin. Erik has served in a different role with AS the past few years, no pun intended, because he is and has been an awesome process server the past

Beau Charlet August 24, 2020

How the Pandemic Is Affecting Service of Process

The pandemic is affecting all of our lives in a million unexpected ways, and service of process is no different. Even though the rules about service of process have not changed, the pandemic has presented some unique challenges and some benefits for process servers. Here are some of the ways that COVID-19 is affecting process service. More people are spending more time at home. A lot of people are laid off or working from home right now. Those same people

Beau Charlet August 15, 2020

July Newsletter 2020

Message from the Founder From the East Coast to the West Coast, We Got You! It’s official, Accurate Serve of Denver opened its doors to the public on July 6, 2020. We are beyond excitement as our first true nationwide office is open for business. Brennan Fogarty, current franchisee, it this market’s owner. He partnered up with Monte Phillips, who will be the Office Manager & Head Process Server. Well, you all know Brennan, but who’s Monte? Monte is a

Beau Charlet July 16, 2020

Other Services Provided by Private Process Servers

Did you know that private process servers do more than serve legal papers? In fact, process servers can often perform a number of other services and tasks for both individuals and attorneys. Here are some of the ways we can help you. Delivery of discovery documents. After the initial filing, service, and response from the defendant or respondent, and depending on the type of case, you may need to go through the process of discovery. This process allows for each

Beau Charlet July 15, 2020

How Lawyers Can Get More Use Out of Private Process Servers

Many attorneys have a preferred private process server or process service company that they use to have legal papers served as required by the courts. They hire these companies to serve legal papers, petitions, summonses, answers, or subpoenas, but process servers offer many other services that can assist attorneys working a case. Document Retrievals Are you needing a particular document such as articles of incorporation for a business, birth certificates, marriage licenses, or death certificates? We can handle these requests

Beau Charlet June 15, 2020

June Newsletter 2020

Message from the Founder Staying Ahead of the Competition What is a RON? RON = Remote Online Notary As of January 1, 2020, current Florida notaries have had the opportunity to add remote online notary duties to their current commission. In order to be approved, the following criteria must be met: Complete a course Obtain Bond Obtain Errors & Omissions insurance Select a RON Service Provider Complete a form Pay a Fee to the State When this add-on first became

Beau Charlet June 11, 2020

Florida Requirements for Private Process Servers

The state of Florida leaves it up to the counties to determine whether or not private process servers can be used, their requirements, and whether or not they have to be certified. However, for most counties, including Lee County, process servers must be certified by the state. The certification doesn’t imply any type of license. It is simply a registry of private process servers in the state who meet the minimum criteria. These criteria include:

Beau Charlet May 15, 2020

May Newsletter

Message from the Founder Opening Back Up As a good chunk of Americans return to work this week, we all prepare for the unknown. As we prepare for life getting back to normal, we all need to adjust what our normal is. In the short term, that means to take extra precautions all the time, especially when in public. Wear masks, wash hands often, keep your distance, sanitize, wear gloves, etc. Now, no one wants to wear masks day in

Beau Charlet May 7, 2020

Sheriff Vs. Process Server: Who Is Best?

When you need legal papers served in Florida, you have the option of using the sheriff or hiring a private process server. The courts will likely push using the sheriff because it generates income for the county. However, the sheriff is likely not the best person to serve your legal papers. Here’s what you need to know to make a decision. Method of Service Both sheriffs and private process servers have to follow the same rules when serving papers. The

Beau Charlet April 15, 2020

April Update

Message from the Founder COVID-19 Our world is currently dealing with a pandemic of epic proportions. We have been introduced to the term social distancing and have been asked to practice it to help curve the widespread corona virus. At Accurate Serve, we are dedicated to serving our Clients through the good times and bad. We have remained open throughout this situation and plan to remain open going forward. We have stressed time and time again, that we know the

Beau Charlet April 6, 2020