Questions to Ask a Process Server Before Hiring Them

When your firm files hundreds of cases each year in Lee County, you need a process service agency you can count on. You want timely, legally compliant service of process that ensures your cases will never be delayed due to process issues.

To find a process service agency that reflects your firm’s values, always ask the following questions:

Are you a Certified Process Server in Florida’s 20th Judicial Circuit?

Only process servers certified by Florida’s 20th Judicial Circuit are allowed to serve process in Lee, Charlotte, Collier, Glades, and Hendry counties. All of Accurate Serve® of Ft. Myers’ process servers are certified in accordance with Florida state laws. Our servers have the qualifications to get the job done right every time.

If you’re considering a process server that isn’t on the 20th circuit’s approved server list, you’re at risk of having your cases delayed or even thrown out for improper service.

What Kind of Experience Do You Have?

It’s important to understand what type of training and experience a process server has, especially if your firm deals with a large caseload. Just because someone is older doesn’t mean that they’re very experienced, so ask for names of previous employers and clients. If they are unable or unwilling to provide this information, you may want to consider someone else.

How Will I Know When the Process Has Been Served?

When your entire case depends on the timely service of process to defendants and witnesses, it can be nerve-wracking to sit around waiting for notification that the process has been served. If you choose Accurate Serve® for your firm’s needs, you’ll get access to our 24/7 online status tracker where we update your case as soon as the job is done. We also file proof of service with the court, further laying the groundwork for you to win your case.

How much do you charge?

The total cost of serving process depends on many factors, including how difficult the target is to find and what types of documents need to be served. For targets that are evasive and require extensive research to track down, expect to pay a premium for all the extra time spent searching. However, Florida law mandates that process server fees be reasonable. You can help keep service of process fees down by providing the process server with as much information as possible about the target up front.

Hire the Best Process Servers in Ft. Myers

No matter how many candidates you interview for your firm’s process service needs, you won’t find an agency better qualified than Accurate Serve®. Our servers are professional, thorough, and abide by all state laws to uphold the integrity of your firm’s cases. Call us at (239) 822-7299 or send us a service request online for all your service of process needs.