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Questions & Answers About Process Servers

How much will a process server cost?

Can I get the defendant to pay the cost of a process server?


How much will a process server cost?

Costs vary from county to county.

To find out about costs in your area, look in the yellow pages of your telephone book under "Process Servers." Then, call several process servers and ask about costs.

You may be able to get the defendant to pay the cost of the process server. Click here to learn more.

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Can I get the defendant to pay the cost of a process server?

If you win your case, the judge usually adds the process-serving fee to your damages (opens in new window).

Also, check out California Code of Civil Procedure section 116.610(g) This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy..

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