How to Hire a Process Server — Your Step-by-Step Guide

Everything you need to know about placing an order, uploading your documents, tracking your serve, and paying online — all in one place.

Step 1 — Place Your Order

Use our online order form to submit your service request in minutes. You can also call us at (916) 699-3397 if you prefer to order by phone.

1

Go to the Order Page

Click "Place Order" in the navigation menu or visit elitemobileprocessservers.com/order. The page works on any device — phone, tablet, or computer.

2

Select Your Service Type

Choose the service that fits your timeline. Process Serving options are shown in blue; Registered Agent (CSC) services are shown in green.

3

Select Your County or City

Use the county/city dropdown to tell us where service needs to be made. Rates are displayed directly in the dropdown so you know the cost before submitting.

4

Enter Recipient Information

Provide the full name and address of the person or entity to be served. The more detail you include (apartment number, employer, alternate address), the better our chances of successful service.

5

Enter Your Contact Information

Provide your name, email address, and phone number. Your email is where we will send your order confirmation, status updates, and Proof of Service.

6

Add Special Instructions (Optional)

Use the Special Instructions field to tell us anything important — gate codes, best times to attempt service, known work schedules, or any other details that will help.

7

Submit Your Order

Click the Submit Order button. You will see a confirmation screen with your order number and a cost breakdown. A confirmation email is sent to you immediately.

Write down or copy your order number. You will need it to upload documents and check your order status.

Service Level Quick Reference

ServiceFirst AttemptDetails
Standard Process ServingWithin 72 hoursUp to 4 serve attempts
Rush Process ServingWithin 48 hoursUp to 4 serve attempts
Urgent Process ServingWithin 24 hoursUp to 4 serve attempts
Standard Registered Agent (CSC)Within 72 hours$49.00 / document
On Demand Registered Agent (CSC)Within 48 hours$79.00 / document
Expedited Registered Agent (CSC)Within 24 hours$99.00 / document

Step 2 — Upload Your Documents

After placing your order, upload the documents that need to be served directly through our secure online portal. You will need your order number to get started.

1

Go to "Upload Documents"

Click "Upload Documents" in the navigation menu or visit elitemobileprocessservers.com/upload.

2

Enter Your Order Number

Type in the order number from your confirmation email and click Verify. This links your documents directly to your order.

3

Select Your Files

Click the upload area or drag and drop your files. We accept PDF, JPG, PNG, and Word documents. You can upload multiple files at once.

PDF is strongly preferred. If you have multiple documents for the same serve, please combine them into a single PDF before uploading. Please upload each serve/case separately to avoid errors when processing.

4

Submit Your Documents

Click Upload Documents. Each file will show a green checkmark when it has been received successfully. You will receive an email confirmation.

Printing Fee Information

We print and prepare your documents for service. The first 15 pages are included at no charge, then $0.20 for each additional page.

For Registered Agent (CSC) orders, you receive 15 free pages per document. For example, 3 documents = 45 free pages. Additional pages are billed at $0.20 per page.

Prefer to Email Your Documents?

You can also email documents directly to [email protected]. Include your order number in the subject line so we can match them to your order quickly.

Upload Documents

Step 3 — Track Your Order

Check the real-time status of your order at any time using your order number and email address.

1

Go to "Track Order"

Click "Track Order" in the navigation menu or visit elitemobileprocessservers.com/track.

2

Enter Your Order Number

Type in your order number and click Search. Your order details and current status will appear immediately.

3

Review Your Status

You will see the current status, any notes from our team, a full status history timeline, and the current amount on your order.

What the Status Labels Mean

Order Received

We have your order and are reviewing it.

Documents Received

Your documents have been received and are being prepared.

Assigned to Server

A process server has been assigned to your case.

Out for Service

Your server is actively attempting service.

Service Attempted

An attempt was made — additional attempts will follow.

Served

Service was completed successfully.

Non-Served

All attempts were exhausted without success.

Proof of Service Sent

Your Proof of Service has been emailed to you.

On Hold

Your order is paused — check your email for details.

Completed

Your order is fully closed and filed.

Status Not Updating?

Status updates are made by our team as your order progresses. If you have not seen an update in 24 hours, call us at (916) 699-3397 or email [email protected] with your order number.

Track My Order

Step 4 — Pay for Your Service

We accept Venmo and Zelle. Credit card payments available via Square invoice. Pre-payment is requested for all new clients.

Credit Card

Email us to request a Square invoice. A $5.00 admin fee applies for credit card payments.

Venmo

We accept Venmo payments. Contact us for our Venmo handle and include your order number in the payment note.

Invoice Available on Request

Need an invoice for your records? Contact us with your order number and we will email you a detailed invoice for your file.

Tips & Reminders

A few things that help us serve you faster and more accurately.

Urgent Orders — Order by 10:00 AM

Same-day (Urgent) service must be ordered before 10:00 AM Pacific Time. Orders placed after that time will be scheduled for the next business day.

Send Documents as One PDF

For the fastest processing, combine all documents for a single serve into one PDF file. This reduces errors and speeds up preparation.

Check Your Email

All order confirmations, status updates, and Proof of Service documents are sent by email. Check your spam folder if you do not see our messages.

Save Your Order Number

Your order number is required to upload documents, track status, and reference your order when calling us. Keep it somewhere handy.

Include All Known Addresses

If you know of multiple addresses for the subject — home, work, relative — include them all in the Special Instructions. More information means a higher success rate.

Use Jerry — Our AI Assistant

Have a quick question? Click the chat button on any page to chat with Jerry, our AI assistant, available 24/7 for general questions about our services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the questions we hear most often from our clients.

Still Have Questions?

Our team is here to help. Call, email, or use the chat button on any page.