Court documents, served right the first time.
Contra Costa Serve delivers summons, subpoenas, and legal filings to businesses and individuals — with proof of service, fast turnarounds, and the diligence your case file demands.
- Registered & bonded
- Court-compliant proof of service
- Same-day rush available
- GPS & photo verification
Process serving without the follow-up calls
You hand off the document. We handle the diligence, the affidavit, and the proof — so your matter keeps moving.
Fast, tracked turnaround
Standard service in 24–48 hours, with same-day rush options. You will always know the status.
Court-ready documentation
Every serve comes with a properly executed proof of service and timestamps that hold up in filing.
Persistent & professional
Evasive party? We document attempts and pursue lawful alternative service so deadlines do not slip.
Process serving services for every kind of case
Whatever your matter requires, we serve it properly and prove it cleanly.
Summons & Complaints
Personal, substitute, and posting service of summons and complaints on individuals, businesses, and registered agents, with full diligence logs.
Subpoenas & SDT
Witness subpoenas, deposition subpoenas, and subpoenas duces tecum served to individuals and custodians of record on time.
Divorce & Family Petitions
Discreet, sensitive service of dissolution petitions, custody orders, and restraining orders with the care these matters require.
Corporate & Agent Service
Service on registered agents, LLCs, and corporations across Contra Costa County and the Bay Area.
Eviction (UD) & TRO
Expedited service of unlawful detainer papers and restraining orders, handled with urgency and documented precisely.
Notice Service
3-day, 30-day, and 60-day notices served before the filing. Served by a registered process server, so the proof stands on its own in court instead of putting your manager on the witness stand. Same or next day, no rush charge.
Rush & Same-Day Service
Deadline tomorrow? Attempts start within hours of intake, with live status until service is verified and the proof is on its way.
Four steps from intake to filed proof
Send the documents
Submit your documents and party details through our form, email, or a quick call. We confirm coverage and pricing fast.
We attempt service
A registered server makes diligent attempts at the right times, logging each one with date, time, and location.
Service is verified
Once served, you are notified immediately. Evasive parties get continued lawful attempts and a diligence declaration.
Proof delivered
You receive a signed, court-ready proof of service formatted for filing, usually the same day service completes.
Zone-based rates, no surprises
Every price below is listed by zone — no hidden distance fees. Your exact quote is confirmed on our reply, usually the same business day.
Zone 1
Richmond, San Pablo, El Cerrito, El Sobrante, Pinole, Hercules, Kensington, Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville
Zone 2
Martinez, Pleasant Hill, Concord, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga, Clayton, Pacheco
Zone 3
Antioch, Pittsburg, Bay Point, Oakley, Brentwood, Discovery Bay, Danville, San Ramon. Off-schedule service available on request.
| Service | Zone 1 | Zone 2 | Zone 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notice Service (3-day, 30-day, 60-day) | $95 | $115 | $145 |
| Registered-Agent / Corporate | $75 | $95 | $125 |
| Routine Service (3–5 business days) | $85 | $105 | $135 |
| Eviction (UD) Summons & Complaint | $100 | $150 | $200 |
| Rush (24–48 hours) | $135 | $175 | $220 |
| Same-Day / Priority (by 11 AM) | $185 | $200 | By quote |
Notice service completes on the first visit — personal delivery, or post-and-mail with a signed proof if nobody is home. Additional units at the same property +$45 each.
Add-ons: extra defendant at the same address +$35 · additional attempts $25 (Zone 1) / $30 (Zone 2) / $45 (Zone 3) · court-required mailing +$25 · after-hours attempts +$40 · skip trace by quote. Outside these zones? Ask — we serve throughout the greater Bay Area on request.
Process serving FAQ
How fast can you serve documents in Contra Costa County?
Standard service is completed within 24–48 hours of intake across Contra Costa and the Bay Area. Same-day and rush service is available when you have a tight filing deadline.
What areas do you cover?
We focus on Contra Costa County, including Richmond, Walnut Creek, Concord, Martinez, and Antioch, and serve throughout the greater Bay Area on request.
What happens if the party is avoiding service?
We document multiple diligent attempts at varied times, work to confirm the current address, and where appropriate pursue substitute service or prepare a declaration of diligence.
Do you provide a proof of service for the court?
Yes. Every completed serve includes a properly executed, signed proof of service formatted for filing, plus a diligence log when attempts were required.
How do I get started?
Send your documents and the party information through our request form or give us a call. We confirm we can cover it, quote the fee, and start right away.
A process server built around the people who file the paperwork
Contra Costa Serve started after years of watching law firms chase down servers for updates that never came. The work itself is not complicated, but doing it reliably, documenting it properly, and communicating clearly is rarer than it should be.
So we built the opposite of that experience. We cover Contra Costa County and the broader Bay Area exclusively, which keeps our knowledge deep and our attempts efficient. We treat every proof of service like it will be scrutinized in court, because it might be.
Hyper-local focus means we know the routes, the gate codes, and the best times to find a party home. And because the operation is built for paralegals — clean intake, clear pricing, proofs formatted the way your filings expect — you spend less time on back-and-forth and more on billable work.
- Radical transparency You see attempts as they happen: date, time, location, and outcome — never a black box.
- Court-grade accuracy Proofs of service and declarations of diligence prepared to survive challenge and speed your filing.
- Relentless follow-through We do not quit at one knock. Evasive parties get documented, lawful persistence — not excuses.
Request a serve
Send us the job and we'll confirm coverage, pricing, and timing — usually the same business day.
Documents to be served are sent by email after you submit, not uploaded here, to keep case material secure. Prices shown are Zone 1 base; your exact quote is confirmed on our reply.
Have a document that needs serving today?
Send us the details and we will confirm coverage, pricing, and timeline — usually within the hour during business days.