What to Look for in a Private Process Server in Florida

When you have a legal case pending, its success and often its conclusion are based on whether or not you get proper service of process on the case. While you could get a sheriff to serve your legal papers, it can be very beneficial to hire a private process server. If this is your choice, here is what you should look for in a private process server in Florida.

Registered with the Courts

In the state of Florida, only an approved private process server or sheriff’s department can serve legal papers. Private process servers must be registered and approved by the courts in order to serve legal papers. If you are not sure whether or not your process server is legally allowed to serve papers, ask them for proof of registration or refer to your local court clerk’s office.

Trustworthy

It is very important that you choose a private process server who is very trustworthy. Too often process servers will engage in gutter serves, which means that they throw the papers away and claim that they served them. When this happens, it can derail or delay your legal case. Check the process server’s reviews and credentials before hiring them.

Experienced

While new private process servers are not necessarily incompetent, there is something to be said for experience. You should choose a private process server who has the experience necessary to serve papers quickly and properly, as well as locate the individual to be served and handle any challenges that may arise in the course of your case. Even if the individual process server is new to the business, they should be well trained and working for an experienced company.

If you are in need of a private process server, contact us today for more information or to get started.