Who can serve papers?
When service of process was first instituted, it was performed by sheriffs or deputies, and agents of the court. This became a burden on law enforcement, so the legislation was changed. Now, in many states, any US citizen that is not a party to the case, over the age of 18, and residing in the state where the matter is to be tried can serve papers. Keep in mind that process serving laws differ from state to state and may change. Some states require that a process server be licensed, some require registration with the county and in some states they are required to post a surety bond. Back To Top 3. WHAT DOES A LEGAL PROCESS SERVER DO? A legal process server delivers (serves) these documents to the defendant or individual listed on the legal document being served. Once the documents are delivered, Served 2 Perfection returns an Affidavit of Service, also called a Proof of Service, to the court in which the case is being heard or given to the party who requested the service for them to fi
