For attorneys outside Texas

Your case is elsewhere. Your defendant is in Texas.

We serve it here and prove it the way your court wants.

Firms across the country send us papers for defendants, witnesses and registered agents in Texas. We serve in 176 of 254 Texas counties, follow your court's instructions, and complete your court's own proof-of-service form so it is ready to file back home.

✔Serving Texas since 2014✔Offices in Houston, Dallas and Austin✔TX PI License #A29721001
45,000+ORDERS WORKED
86%SERVE RATE
50STATES SERVED
176 / 254TEXAS COUNTIES SERVED
Out-of-state cases

One Texas team instead of a guess from a directory

Hiring a server you have never met, in a state you don't practice in, is a risk. We take the papers, handle the Texas logistics and send back proof your court will accept.

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Your court's formWe complete the proof-of-service form your court requires, with notarization when that form calls for it.
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Your instructions followedPersonal service only, specific documents, witness fees: we follow what your rules and your cover letter say.
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Every attempt documentedTimestamped, GPS-stamped and photographed where permitted.
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Statewide reachHouston, Dallas–Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio and 176 of 254 Texas counties.
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Real-time statusFollow every attempt in our client portal, or connect your ServeManager account to ours.
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Pricing quoted up frontQuoted to the location and service level before we start.
Map of Texas counties served by Encore Legal Process
How it works

How an out-of-state serve works

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Send the papers

Upload the documents, your court's proof form and any instructions from your rules or cover letter.

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We serve in Texas

A vetted Texas server works the address at varied days and times, with GPS and photos on every attempt.

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Proof back to you

We complete your court's proof form and send it back, ready for you to file.

Out-of-state subpoena? A subpoena from another state usually has to be issued through a Texas court before it can be served here. Tell us your deadline and we'll help you plan it.

Ask about a subpoena
What we serve

Defendants, witnesses and entities

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Individuals

Defendants and respondents at home, at work or wherever they can be found, statewide.

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Registered agents

CT Corporation, CSC and every other Texas registered agent. Registered agent service

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Witnesses & records

Subpoenas for witnesses and records, and records retrieval when you need the documents back.

Why Encore

A Texas team that answers, wherever you practice

Encore has worked more than 45,000 orders since 2017. Every attempt is timestamped and GPS-stamped, every return is reviewed by a person before it goes out, and you never have to chase us for a status.

Legal papers being handed from one person to another

Send us your Texas serve

Send the papers, your court's proof form and your deadline. Questions first? Email support@encorelegalprocess.com.

Send your Texas serve Prefer to talk? (800) 914-0365
About out-of-state service. You and your court decide which method of service is valid for your case; we follow your instructions and Texas law when serving here. Pricing is quoted to your matter. Encore Legal Process is not a law firm and does not give legal advice.
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