SERVICE OF CIVIL PROCESS

GREATER SCRANTON, PA AREA

Civil process service and service of process for law firms and legal professionals, including court-ready documentation and proof of service across Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Service of Civil Process

Reliable Civil Process Service Under 231 PA Code Rule 400

Looking for a professional process server in Pennsylvania? Our team provides expedited and legally compliant service of original process throughout the Commonwealth. We specialize in handling high-stakes legal documents, ensuring that every serve is executed in strict accordance with 231 PA Code Rule 400 and local county rules.

Civil Process Intake Form - Downloadable PDF

Civil Process Intake Form

Our Specialized Process Serving Capabilities

In Pennsylvania, the rules for service are precise. While many actions require service by the Sheriff, Rule 400(b) allows for a "competent adult" (private process server) to serve original process in specific civil actions, including:

Equity and Injunctions: Prompt delivery for restraining orders and preliminary injunctions.
Declaratory Judgments: Efficient service when seeking judicial declarations.
Partition Actions: Reliable handling of property division summons.
Diversity of Citizenship: Federal-level and cross-state civil actions where at least one defendant is a PA citizen.

Why Choose Our PA Process Servers?

Strict Compliance with PA R.C.P. 400-405: From the 30-day service window (Rule 401) to the specific requirements for the Return of Service (Rule 405), we ensure your case never faces a "motion to quash" due to improper service.
Affidavits of Service (Proof of Service): We provide comprehensive, notarized affidavits that meet the evidentiary standards of Pennsylvania courts.
Expertise in Substitute Service: When a defendant is evasive, we utilize Rule 402 protocols for service at a residence or place of business to ensure legal "handing" requirements are met.
Skip Tracing & Investigative Diligence: If a defendant cannot be found, we provide the documented "diligent search" evidence required for Service Pursuant to Special Order of Court (Rule 430).

Fee Structure

Why Our Fee Structure Works for You

Professional Compliance & Verifiable Results

In Pennsylvania, "cheap" service can be the most expensive mistake in your case. A "Return of Service" that doesn't strictly adhere to 231 PA Code Rule 405 can lead to a dismissed complaint. Our fees reflect a high-tier professional standard that includes:

GPS & Photo Verification: Every attempt is logged with date, time, and coordinates to survive any "challenge to service."
E-Filing Readiness: We provide digital and physical copies of all affidavits, formatted for immediate filing in the Unified Judicial System of PA.
Compliance Overhead: Unlike "competent adults" who are friends of a party, we are professional servers maintaining active memberships in the National Association of Professional Process Servers (NAPPS), National Council of Investigation and Security Services and the Pennsylvania Association of Licensed Investigators (PALI).