The table below shows a comparison between the Sheriffs Offices, Other Attorney Support Services and The Legal Process regarding Process Serving.
Since our 15 years of past experience working with other Attorney Support Services we have noticed that most other services charge Individuals (a higher rate) vs. Attorneys or Businesses than they should be charged when it comes to serving the same documents over and over again.
At the legal process we charge everyone the same fee for Service of Proces, unless it is in a rural area, considered a rush service or something that needs special attention.
| SERVICES |
SHERIFFS VS. |
OTHER SUPPORT VS. |
THE LEGAL PROCESS |
| Cost |
$35.00 1st party |
$65.00 & Up 1st party |
$60.00 1st person |
| Additional Serves** |
$35.00 2nd party |
$50.00 & Up 2nd party |
$45.00 2nd person |
| Speed of Service |
Weeks to Months |
Several Weeks |
3 to 14 Days |
| Diligence |
3 to 4 Attempts |
Limited Attempts |
Unlimited Attempts* |
| Web Tracking |
Not Available |
Not Usually |
Yes |
| Phone Tracking |
Limited |
Yes |
Yes |
| Flat Fee Pricing |
Yes |
Sometimes |
Yes |
| Rush Services Offered |
No |
Yes - $25.00 & Up |
FREE to $15.00 & Up |
| Move Outs*** |
$30.00 |
Normal Cost |
FREE to $30.00 & Up |
| Military Serves |
Yes |
Yes - Expensive |
$75.00 & Up |
| Stake Outs Offered |
No |
Extremely Expensive |
$80.00 (1st Hour) |
| Skip Tracing Offered |
No |
Extremely Expensive |
$90.00 (1st Hour) |
| Surveillance Offered |
No |
Not Usually |
$150.00 (1st Hour) |
| Additional Costs |
Yes |
Sometimes |
Sometimes |
| Customer Support |
Limited |
Limited |
Unlimited |
| Payment Method |
Payment in Advance |
Payment in Advance |
Payment Options |
| Software & Forms |
Old Programming |
Sometimes |
Current Programming |
| Postal Searching |
No |
Sometimes |
$30.00 Each |
| Quick Locate |
No |
Extremely Expensive |
$30.00 & Up |
| Database Research |
No |
Extremely Expensive |
$100.00 (1st Hour) |
| Paralegal Services |
No |
Not Usually |
$125.00 (1st Hour) |
| Notary Services |
No |
Sometimes |
Yes |
| Service Out of State |
No |
Extremely Expensive |
Yes - Discounted |
| Shop Fees with Affiliates |
No |
Not Usually |
Yes |
| Save you Money |
No |
Not Usually |
Yes |
| Save you Time |
No |
Sometimes |
Yes |
| Volume Discounts |
No |
Sometimes |
Yes |
All comparisons above are based in San Diego County and Private Process Serving Fees will be slightly higher in other counties within the State of California.
When you hire The Legal Process you always get more for your money especially when it comes to Skip Tracing and Database Research. Please talk to the Support Staff and we can explain what additional services we can offer if issues arise with your case.
The Sheriff's fees are based on the State of California's current laws but could change due to the budget problems that the state faces. Normally when the State of California raises the Sheriff's Fees then all other Private Process Serving Companies will follow the same route, if they are not higher at this time.
Our competiton in Northern & Southern California ranges from $50.00 to $250.00 per service and excludes: Rushes or Multiple Serves at the Same Address.
*The Legal Process will continue to attempt service at a single non-rural address and in certain zones of the county (determined by our management) until either the Personal Service Time has expired or the document is otherwise out of time.
**Additional Serves are at the same single address that was provided on the initial order. There is an additional fee for each other service or newer location.
***Move Outs are verified with an onsite manager, current tenant or other sources which will be provided when the initial order is completed and returned to our office.
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