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Why You Need to Hire a Process Server to Serve Divorce Papers

Going through a divorce is a stressful and emotionally challenging time, and serving divorce papers is often one of the most difficult tasks. As a Pensacola, Florida based process service agency, we understand the complexity and sensitivity of serving divorce papers. In this blog post, we will explain why you need to hire a process server to serve divorce papers and the benefits that come with it. Minimized Conflict Perhaps the most important reason to use a process server to

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What Does Proof Of Service Entail?

If you’ve hired a process server to deliver the process in a legal case you’ve filed, or to act as a chain of custody for some other sort of important documents, then you’ll want to know how the process server can prove that they served the documents correctly. In Florida, process servers are required to collect what’s known as proof of service after all jobs. This proof of service acts as evidence that the documents were delivered to the correct

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Typical Questions Asked About Process Servers

Whenever we tell people that we’re process servers, the questions just start pouring in. Little is really known or understood about the process service industry by the average citizen, so we’re hoping to change that by going over the most common questions we get from customers about what we do. What is Process? According to Cornell Law School, the process is the paperwork, especially but not limited to the summons and complaint, that is related to a court case. The

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What is a Process Server Allowed to Do?

Process servers are essential to keeping Florida’s court systems running smoothly. They make sure that everyone knows about their upcoming court dates, eviction proceedings, or even sensitive business information. They must use intelligence, tact, and creativity to find and serve process recipients from all walks of life. Even though they have a lot of freedom in what they’re allowed to do to find someone, there are some rules too. Process Servers Can Contact People You Know Friends, family members, even

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What it Takes to Become a Successful Process Server

If you’re just starting out as a process server, you’ve probably wondered what you can do to be more successful. Process serving can be a competitive field, so you’ll want to do everything you can to stand out from the crowd. In this post, we’ll go over our top tips to achieve ultimate success as a process server in the Florida panhandle: Get Certified Any process server who wants to work in Pensacola must be certified by Florida’s First Judicial

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Can a Process Server Wear a Body Camera?

Transparency and accountability are big topics in today’s society, and body cameras are an excellent tool to put these concepts into practice. Law enforcement use body cameras nationwide to provide an undeniable record of their interactions with the public and each other. But would it be advantageous, or even legal, for others who provide auxiliary legal services in Florida to also use body cameras? Well, there are a few things to consider: Video It is generally legal to video in

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How to Know if a Process Server is Legitimate

It may sound crazy, but there are people out there who will impersonate a process server to scam you into paying them, then they never do the job and run off with your cash. If you’re an attorney, or even just an individual filing a pro se lawsuit, you need to know how to identify a fake process server, so you don’t get burned. Wasting time and money on an illegitimate process server will delay your case to a minimum.

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Can Someone Else Accept Served Papers?

All the rules related to the serving process in Florida can be difficult to keep up with, especially since they can differ from county to county. Generally speaking, process should always be served to the person named in the documents, in person, or to another person residing in the same home who is over 15 years old. However, this isn’t always possible. That’s why the state of Florida has passed laws governing the process server industry here. Included in these

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What is Skip Tracing?

Skip tracing is a process that is used to locate a person or entity who has intentionally avoided being located by the individual or entity initiating the search. Who Can Be Located with a Skip Trace? Skip traces may help locate legal persons of interest, witnesses, debtors, or anybody else. 

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How to Effectively Serve Process

To be an efficient process server, you must be organized, attentive to details, and avoid procrastination. Prioritizing efficiency while serving allows you to complete as many services as possible in one day/shift while still maintaining a high level of professionalism. This will keep your clients happy and turn them into repeat customers. Follow these tips to serve process as efficiently as possible: Follow the Rules It’s not enough to just know the laws and rules around process service in Florida…you

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