General
What is your service area?
At Temecula Attorney Services Company, Inc (TASC), is a NATIONWIDE Process Serving company. We've been in business since 2004 and have created a reliable network of bonded and registered process servers located throughout California as well as the ...
What is the Fuel Surcharge on my Invoice?
As you have experienced, fuel prices are in constant flux. In our business, fuel is one of the biggest expenses. In order to keep our prices competitive, when fuel prices are over $4.00 per gallon we have a choice to make, either raise our rates ...
Do you charge for Consultations and what is the best way to communicate with your company?
Initial consultations are free. Since this is a legal business, once we have set up the job, we insist that all communications are done by way of the email chain that we establish for your job. The subject line will include Ticket#, Job# and the Case ...
What if the Defendant is AVOIDING service?
What do you do if the defendant is avoiding service? Unfortunately, a Process Server cannot force someone to open a door and in the State of California there is no consequence for avoiding service. But, do not fear, just because they are avoiding ...
How many attempts do you make?
This is one of the most commonly asked questions. It seems that through the years Process Serving Companies are trending to limit the amount of attempts so they can keep their Fee for Service low. This is sort of a "Catch 22" situation, because if ...
What are the Fees for Service of Process?
Every legal document has it own set of requirements or "Due Diligence" for service. So there is no “One Size Fits All” answer to this question. But to give you an idea on how we determine pricing let me over simplify for the moment. If the document ...
What is the difference between "Court Days" and "Calendar Days" and how do I calculate court deadlines?
Determining deadlines for Service of Process can be tricky. First you must determine if the statute calls for Calendar Days, which every day on the Calendar is counted, or Court Days, which for the most part are weekdays (Monday - Friday) less ...
What is your service area?
At Temecula Attorney Services Company (TASC), we've been in business since 2004 and have created a reliable network of bonded and registered process servers located throughout Southern California and through the United States. With our fully ...
What is a Judgment Debtor?
A Judgment Debtor is the person or party to the action that loses in a civil or small claims lawsuit fo the opposing party. The Judgement Debtor may end up being either the Plaintiff or the Defendant in the action. To Order Services Click Here!
How do I Order Services?
There are a few ways you can order services. Choose one of the following options: Complete the Order Form and be sure to attach the documents for service. Once we received the Job Order we will review it and then invoice you via email for the cost ...
What if I don't know the defendant's current residence address?
If you don't know where the defendant currently lives, not to worry. We are experts at locating defendants through various methods to include, but not limited to Defendant Location, also know as Skip Tracing. As Registered and Bonded Process Servers ...
What is considered "Routine Service"?
Routine Service is first attempt is made within 48 hours of the receiving the service documents and payment has been made. Then morning, noon and night attempts are made within 7 days, giving us a 7 day window for service. If your job needs to be ...
What is a Rush Fee?
The best way to explain a Rush Fee is by explaining what is considered a "Routine Service". In a Routine Service, the first attempt is made within 48 hours, then morning, noon and night attempts are made within 7 days. All attempts are made at the ...
What is Due Diligence?
Due Diligence is the process in which a Process Server attempts to make Personal Service. This process mandates that the Process Server first must attempt Personal Service at times and dates that the defendant might reasonably be expected to be at ...
What is Personal Service?
PERSONAL SERVICE ON AN INDIVIDUAL Is made when the documents for service are delivered directly to the defendant or witness. It is usually presumed that the process server delivers the documents in hand to the person and that service is made ...
What is Substitute Service?
Substitute Service on an individual can be made If an individual defendant cannot be personally served after required "due diligence" attempts, substituted service may be made. Substituted service is made by leaving a copy of the service documents ...
Why Should I Use a Registered Process Server?
In the State of California anyone over the age of 18 who is not a party to the action (CCP 414.10) can serve legal process as long as they don't get paid more than 10 times a year. So you might ask yourself, "Why should I use a Registered Process ...
What is Service of Process?
Service of process is a United States legal procedure that requires each party to a lawsuit (Defendant or person whom the action is targeting), that they should be appropriately notified of an initial legal action to another party, court, or ...