What Questions Should I Ask Before Hiring a Process Server?

After you’ve filed your case with the Lee County Clerk of Court, it’s time to find a process server. But, how do you find a server that will uphold the integrity of your case and deliver timely service?

When interviewing potential process servers for your case, you should always ask:

Are you certified by the 20th Judicial Circuit to serve process in Lee County?

Be sure to only use a process server certified by Florida’s 20th Judicial Circuit, which includes Lee, Charlotte, Collier, Glades, and Hendry counties. All of our servers here at Accurate Serve® in Ft. Myers are certified in accordance with Florida state laws. Our servers know the rules, get the job done, and provide valid proof of service for all cases.

If the process server you are considering cannot verify that they are approved by the 20th Judicial Circuit, don’t risk it! Using an uncertified process server is a huge mistake that will cost you big time. All of our servers at Accurate Serve® of Ft. Myers are approved to serve process in every county covered in the 20th circuit.

What types of cases have you served process in before?

Inquire about specific industries where the potential server has worked, or if they specialize in a certain demographic. If you are dealing with a case with special circumstances, finding a process server with experience in that area is a smart move.

Do you provide proof of service?

Always ask a potential process server about their proof of service standards. If service by substitution or publication is likely in your case, ask about their procedures for those situations as well.

How will I get updates?

Whether you want daily updates or just want to know when the job is done, we’ve got you covered at Accurate Serve®~ With our 24/7 online status monitor, you can log in to your online account anytime to view the status of your case right on our website. 

How much do you charge?

Florida law generally mandates that process server fees must be reasonable. However, this doesn’t mean that they work for free. For easy-to-locate targets, expect to be charged just a base fee. For difficult-to-locate targets, however, those fees will climb as the amount of work to find the defendant increases. Provide the process server with addresses, phone numbers, and other information that will help them locate all case parties, and your budget will thank you.

Be confident that you’re hiring the best process servers in southwest Florida. Contact Accurate Serve® in Ft. Myers at (239) 822-7299 or send us a service request online for all your service of process needs. Our team of trained professionals will serve process in your case quickly and in compliance with all Florida state laws.