Service of Process

Serving diligently across California.

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Most-Requested Services

Routine Service

Our process servers will make the first attempt within three business days of receiving service of process, and will continue diligent attempts thereafter.

Rush Service

Our process server will make the first attempt the same day if received by the cut-off time, otherwise an attempt will be made the next day. We make at least one attempt daily.

Skip Tracing

We have industry-leading software to track hard-to-find individuals. Get your case moving and contact for details.

Stake-Out

Give at least 24-hour notice, and we'll send a process server to stake out a location. Photos and follow-up are provided.

Unlawful Detainer

You get support through the entire process, including court filing if needed.

Occupancy Inspections

Drive-by inspections are available, which include photos and a description of the property's condition.

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We are here to help

If you need a service of process in California, or anywhere in the nation, simply email us your instructions and service documents.

If more convenient, utilize this process request form.

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Our process servers serve people promptly, and Proofs of Service are generated quickly.

Servers will verify addresses by checking with neighbors and we utilize other resources, including the U.S. postal service.

Status reports are emailed to keep you advised of our progress.

You may also obtain a login to our portal to review order history and the status of in-progress orders.

Private investigators can be contracted to assist with your needs.

Our automated system will let you know when your service has been completed, and your Proof of Service will be emailed once it has been prepared and signed.

Helpful Reminders

If known, please provide us with a physical description (including approximate age) of the person to be served, especially in cases where there is a "junior" and "senior" living at the same address.
If the subject is known to be violent, please include this information and the details. Upon review, we may request that you refer the service to the sheriff's office.
If known, provide the name of the business where we are attempting service and the hours defendant might be there.
If we are serving an agent on behalf of a company, please specify in your instructions which company is being served.

Common Civil Codes of Procedures

CCP 415, CCP 416 – Summons & Complaints
CCP 1162 – Tenancy Notices
CCP 1011 – Service on Opposing Counsel
CCP 1987, 2020 etc – Subpoenas
CCP 116 – Small Claim

Witness Fees

Civil

Personal appearance in state court actions are $35/day, plus $.20 per mile (round trip) from witness' residence to appearance address. (Gov't. Code 68093)

Records Only – $15 for no appearance (must accompany subpoena at time of service)

Government Employees – Make checks payable to the public entity in the amount of $275 if the individual will be testifying in his/her official capacity (Govt. Code 68097.1)

Federal

Personal appearance in federal court actions –$40/day, plus $.62.5 cents per mile (round trip) from witness' residence to appearance address. (one day's attendance + mileage must accompany subpoena at time of service) (28 USC 1821). Witness is entitled to additional fees, see code.

Records Only – No statutory mandate to pay fee, but custodians are accustomed to $15.

Quick Facts

How can I get papers served?

When an attorney or civilian needs papers served to an entity or person, they can utilize a process server so the process is documented and local rules are followed. Gemini Legal employs process servers across California, and affiliates nationally, to meet this need and make attorney workflow easy and efficient.