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Legal cases involving transportation accidents are a frequent challenge for attorneys across the country, particularly when they involve companies regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT). According to recent figures, DOT-regulated...

Revamping Our Nationwide Department: Serving You Better At Same Day Process, we're not just committed to meeting your expectations—we're dedicated to exceeding them. Understanding the unique needs of our diverse clientele, we have made...

Originally posted on 12/11/2015 Process service is a legal procedure where one party of a lawsuit gives notice of legal action to the other, thereby allowing them the necessary time to respond. It’s an important step, and a lawsuit...

August 7 2023 ( Originally posted on 03/22/2016)  In today's rapidly changing legal landscape, efficiently serving process documents is crucial. If you're wondering how to serve process on Navy Federal Credit Union post COVID-19, you're...

First published May 27, 2016. Last updated June 20, 2023. When you're involved in legal proceedings, it's important to receive official court documents notifying you of the legal action. But what if the company you're dealing...

Originally published 04/04/2016. Last updated 05/20/2023. In today's digital age, social media has changed the way people express themselves and interact with the world. The online realm serves as an open book, documenting...

Can you serve the Corporation Service Company? YES! Same Day Process can assist with serving legal documents on CSC in person. Just click on “Send A Job” at the top of the screen, then click on “Service of...

  Can you serve the Corporation Service Company in hand? YES! Same Day Process can assist with serving legal documents on CSC in person. Just click on “Send A Job” at the top of the screen, then click on “Service of...

Originally published ​March 1, 2016. Last updated April 30, 2023. Mobile notary services provide a convenient and accessible option for individuals who require notarial acts but cannot travel to a traditional notary's office or need...

Originally published 01/19/2016. Last updated 04/05/2023. The United States judicial system operates on the principles of fairness and due process. This system aims to ensure that all parties involved in a legal case receive equal and...

Originally posted on 11/08/2016 Have you been frustrated with a case that doesn't move forward? Many people dealing with a stuck case might consider hiring a private investigator. These professionals have a large amount of...

Original Post: 07/31/2017 If you are looking to sue someone, divorce them, obtain child support, or many other legal issues, you may attempt to have the papers served to them. A process server can be hired to track them down and serve the...

Ever wonder how process servers find someone? Here we cover a few common tactics.

Navigating the legal world is a challenge, but finding an experienced, reliable, and knowledgeable process server shouldn’t be. Here at Same Day Process, we treat each client as our only client and go above and beyond to assure each case is...

What does a mobile notary do? Find out in this blog post!

Blog originally published on December 11, 2015. Updated on December 8, 2022. When beginning legal proceedings, it’s extremely important to have an iron-clad process serving procedure in place for any legal document you need to deliver....

Blog originally published on January 2, 2016. Updated on November 16, 2022. At Same Day Process Service, we provide services to a diverse range of clients across many different industries. We pride ourselves on being able to serve any type of...

Let's begin the blog with a history lesson on process servers vs. public employees. Over seventy years ago, Sheriffs, Marshalls, or Constables were the only persons authorized to serve legal documents, and today a few states still have...

Discover what a process server does and how process serving is important within the American judicial system.

What does a process server do? Take a closer look at how we use skip tracing to serve legal documents to people across the nation.

Originally posted on 07/05/2016 We all want more info in life, but sometimes that information is hard to come by. A private investigator can help to uncover important information including a search for a person's whereabouts. Private...

Originally posted on 05/05/2016 Understanding the process of how to file papers can be confusing. Laws differ from state to state, which can lead to confusion, however, some policies and procedures for preparing and filing proof of service...

Originally posted on 09/10/2015 Sometimes finding someone is the biggest issue with having them do something! Process servers help deliver the legal documents that make the legal system operate. This system would not run nearly as...

Originally posted on 10/19/2015 At Same Day Process Service, our clients come from a variety of industries. With a combined 60 years of experience, every skilled process server we work with has successfully served individuals for...

Originally posted on 12/21/2015 What do you do when you can't find something or someone? Do you call around? Maybe you check the place where you saw that object or person last. How does this search become more intense when you have...

Originally posted on 03/01/2016 Legal matters experience a better outcome through the hiring of a professional process server. Additionally, you’ll experience less frustration as well as time savings. Check out the reasons why you...

Serving civil process is often too exciting and is perpetually, non-stop OJT (on the job training). I received papers to serve on the heavyweight boxer, Pedro Lovell, often referred to as "KO King," "The LA Bomber," "The...

Originally posted on 12/21/2015 The process serving industry is constantly evolving. To meet the demands of this industry, a process server must employ the latest technologies and innovative methods. Some people are bound and determined to...

Originally posted on 04/04/2016 While a signature may be authenticated by someone who has reasonable familiarity with a subject's writing, the majority of legal documents require more than a simple statement stating that they are...

Originally posted on 07/13/2015 Imagine that you want to take action against someone else in court, but you can't notify them because you can't find them. But since the law says that you must notify them, what can...

I was asked to serve divorce papers on a New York attorney who had been avoiding service and was coming to Maryland to visit his parents to celebrate the Passover. He was supposed to be arriving between 2 and 5 pm Friday. Our client informed me...

What Not to Do When a Process is Served Upon You

Ever wonder what does a process server wear? Do process servers really wear disguises on stakeouts? Read all about it in this blog post!

Originally posted on: 11/17/2015 Mobile notaries are notary publics who travel to a client’s location to conduct a notarial act. Almost anyone can benefit from a mobile notary’s services, but there are a few surprising benefits...

Originally posted on: 03/14/2018 "Are we there yet?" We all remember hearing our kids or maybe or younger selves saying that at one point. We want to be at our destination without the wait on the journey. Serving processes is...

Original Post: 07/28/2016 Anyone planning to be a private investigator, especially one who researches through social media, needs to take things seriously. Detectives have a lot of authority and the ability to do harm; thus, they should...

Imagine for a moment that someone shot you, robbed you, or burglarized your house, and some persons witnessed the crime but refused to testify about what they saw. On occasion, we receive legal documents for people who refuse to make themselves...

Original Post: 01/19/2016 When a plaintiff brings a lawsuit against a defendant, the law requires the defendant to be served a notice of the court action. This is done so that the defendant has enough time to prepare a defense, and is an...

I received a subpoena for a person living in Virginia's boondocks.  The trip was a long winding drive through the mountains where I eventually found the house, set back in the trees, 150 yards from the road.  There was a creek and...

When Barack Obama was President, he had to be served legal documents by certified mail.  When he left office, he moved into this beautiful 8,000 square foot brick home on Belmont Street, overlooking Rock Creek Park. Since he was no longer...

Just like people, not every process service is the same. Some people are harder to hand papers off to than others. Many defendants believe that avoiding a process server means their legal troubles go away (this is false). This myth leads some people...

The doctor we were trying to serve had been an enigma for over a month. Our servers made several unsuccessful attempts to serve him at his office in White Plains, MD. His door was always locked and no sound heard from within. The receptionist in the...

Many years ago, when I owned San Diego Attorney Service, I was contacted by the president of a national trucking magazine who informed me that they had been trying for more than a year to personally serve Frank Fitzsimmons, the boss of the Teamsters...

Despite these challenging times, we want to let you know that we’re taking additional steps to ensure that we continue to deliver fast and accurate results, even through COVID-19-related court closures and shelter in place orders.  Here at...

Helping people is a great way to make a living. Mobile notaries have the chance to meet new people they will help daily. If you need a career that constantly changes pace so you won’t get bored, being a mobile notary may be for...

Every year there are millions of court cases filed by attorneys and individuals in the United States. These high numbers mean that service of process/the notification system for people involved in a case is something that happens often. So, it is no...

Court proceedings move forward every day. Similarly, the legal system needs to notify people of a requirement to appear in court or to take note of legal action taking place. The people who make contact with the persons of interest are process...

Process servers have a tough job. They are responsible for delivering court documents to people. Many people being served have misconceptions that challenge the delivery process. Knowing the rules based on local and state laws is important for...

Updated: August 8th 2024 Many people try to keep their personal and professional lives separate. While some people may discuss interest in TV shows and what their kids are doing after school, most will not discuss major issues in their personal...

If you know you will be sued, do yourself a favor and DO NOT try to avoid the server. Many people think it’s a good idea - if they avoid the server, then they can prevent the case from moving forward. In reality, when a person physically avoids a...

Dealing with troublesome tenants is a complicated and often precarious position. There are legal processes that must be respected to avoid problems in the future. A process server can help apartment management or a landlord in delivering legal...

The task of serving process involves many considerations that most people don’t consider. A server must be fair, firm, and respectful. They must think of their own safety while also making the individual they serve to feel calm. To effectively...

Members of the United States military often put their lives on the line to defend their country and its assets. Sometimes the courts will need to provide written documents to these active duty individuals for several reasons including a summons to...

Process serving is never an easy job. Most of the challenge comes in locating the individual who needs to be given papers. The problem gets more complicated when the person is at a high-security location. It is not against the law to serve...

  A process server’s job is not easy. Servers deliver a summons to many folks who would prefer not to receive the court documents. As with most sectors, advances in technology have been and will continue to disrupt the process...

An Affidavit is a written testimony given under oath. Affidavits are only valid when given freely, without any coercion. To provide a legal affidavit, an individual needs to be of sound mind (lucid) and typical of legal age (over 18).   The...

Process serving is a necessary role that helps the legal system running efficiently. As beneficial as this role is, it also involves some inherent safety risks. There are safety concerns with many jobs, but a process server can interact with a...

Many firms use process servers to deliver legal notices. When they are contracting with a private process server, there are some things that can make the whole process more efficient. No matter how busy a process server is, there are still ways to...

Sting operations are potentially valuable tools used in law enforcement and some government agencies. Sting operations are tools used by local, state, federal and international agencies often working together on resolving the commission of illegal...

Skip tracing involves locating someone. Most entrepreneurs, debt collectors, and investigators apply it regularly. Typically, private investigators handle numerous skip-tracing lawsuits each year. Read on to learn more about skip tracing, its...

Have you ever wondered what a process server does? You’ve probably seen movies or TV shows where someone approaches the main character and hands them an envelope and says, “You’ve been served!” Then the character is required...

Process servers, like most other professionals, are now relying more on technological means in order to locate the people that they are required to serve. In addition to all of the secure servers that allow for the safe sharing of information, there...

In the fifth and sixth amendments of the constitution of the United States of America, every citizen holds the right to be informed of being summoned. The messenger system intended to notify persons concerning legal issues privy to them is the...

Process servers sometimes find themselves in trouble while doing their job. Their most common predicament is trespassing. Many people that are being served often call the police to report that the server is trespassing their private property....

Investigating a person is so different to do now than it was 20 years ago. With the rise of social media and its extensive use by well, everyone, it is a tool that can be used to learn more about people. Users publicly put out information to share...

Social media is now more popular than ever. All it takes is a simple click and you’ll be able to find a person. With the explosion of social media platforms, social media investigations have now become quite popular–for good reason too....

Process serving falls into the legal system under the due process of law, which states that an accused individual has the right to know what legal actions he or she is facing with enough time to build a defense case. The server will...

Social media is a great way to tell your friends and family what you are up to. What many people don't realize is that social media is very useful to attorneys and law enforcement who are conducting investigations as well. When you share...

While few Americans understand the full role of a process server, they are an important part of America’s Constitutional guarantees. The early function of many local sheriffs was to notify citizens they were involved in a specific legal case....

Small claims court cases are different from other cases because they are limited amount to certain amounts in the claim, usually $5,000. Also, certain kinds of cases like medical malpractice suits are not allowed there. Small claims...

Social media is an information goldmine for individuals and businesses. Social media investigation is a valuable modern tool for skip tracing, vetting and reference checks, and civil law investigations. Five Tips for Effective Social Media...

Updated April 5, 2024 A crucial part of the legal system in the United States is what is known as ‘Due Process,’ which is a set of guidelines that assures each individual is afforded the same set of rights when involved in a legal...

Why Process Servers Are Important

I've Been Served With Legal Papers - Now What?

We currently live in a society that is consistently progressing in every way imaginable. It is quite amazing to see how far we have come in regards to the technology that we use on a daily basis. Social media platforms have become widely popular...

If you want to become a process server in the United States, the rules you will have to follow will depend on your state of residence. In the vast majority of states, the main requirement is that you must be 18 years of age or older and you cannot...

Social Media has saturated all of our lives, and it can rarely be avoided. Even if you don’t use it often, you’re bound find your own information online anyway. When it comes to private investigations, this works in your favor. Here are...

You Are Smarter Than Any Scammer Unfortunately, in today's society, there are scams for everything under the sun. There is not a week that goes by for most consumers when they are not confronted by someone assuming the guise of a legitimate...

A Process Server is a particular individual who takes the responsibilities of giving legal notice to a party through delivering relevant court documents presented by the tribunal. If you have a case in the court, you will need the process server to...

Document Retrieval Research Specialists are rare and required in many cases that are both personal or business related. Retrieval Specialists are trained to focus on ways of finding and recovering archived data, paperwork regarding court cases,...

There is something about private investigators that appeals to our adventurous side and looks like a very interesting career option. Beyond the daily life shown on popular television programs, there is a lot of work that goes into becoming a private...

There are many different career paths that people can follow and most of these involve collecting money from people who have purchased goods or services. Unfortunately, it's not unusual for someone to swap a good or service with someone who...

Unfortunately, not everyone is as honest as they say that they are. For this reason, many people are interested in seeing what someone is up to when they aren't around because people need answers. Are they just being unnecessarily suspicious? Or...

There are a number of reasons you or your business may be looking to locate someone. You may be looking to locate an ex-spouse to serve them with paperwork or your business may be looking to locate someone who your business money. Locating someone...

When people think of a private investigator, they usually think of someone from the movies, say an old film noir that depicts a man wearing a fedora, working out of a seedy office. In fact, a PI is a professional investigator, usually someone who is...

Social media investigations require more than a basic understanding of Twitter or Facebook. It is something that you should leave to the experts. You will require a team of highly trained experts that ensure the data you gather is valuable before a...

If you are facing a day in court or have essential legal documents that must be presented to another party, a process server can be an invaluable asset. While a Google search will offer you a ton of local options, it’s essential that you take...

Process serving might not be an occupation you hear about often, but if you have watched any episode of any courtroom drama, then you have probably seen one in action. A process server is someone who serves legal documents to defendants involved in...

Private investigation is something that many people have heard of but that very few really know the exact details of. There are some bits and pieces that everyone should know about private investigators that will help you determine what the truth...

Skiptracing refers to the task of finding a person's whereabouts. There are many reasons why this process may be needed. When skip tracing is required, a professional, known as a "skip tracer," is often hired. Some skip tracers are...

Unfortunately, the world is full of people who commit dishonest, corrupt, and fraudulent acts. If you feel threatened by such a person, contacting a private investigator is smart. By gathering crucial evidence, this expert can often prevent a bad...

Generally, the information in both a sworn affidavit and a statutory declaration is the same. A sworn affidavit contains facts that are written and the affiant swears that the contents are all true before an individual that is authorized to...

Whether for divorce and family law investigations, personal injury lawsuits, or insurance fraud investigations, Personal investigators are called on daily for their expert advice and ability to ferret out evidence that might otherwise be left in...

What is Process Service? In the United States, all legal proceedings have to be acknowledged by all parties in a legal action suit that will be heard in a court of law. The service of process is the notification process of all parties....

Process servers deliver legal documents to named clients or defendants in legal proceedings. These documents include court summons, subpoenas, complaints and so forth. Process servers are responsible for delivering documents while abiding by...

Blog originally published on August 1, 2016. Updated on July 18, 2022. The phone rings for the fifth time that morning and you cringe as you glance at the caller ID. It’s a debt collector again, and although you’ve already told this...

When it comes to serving legal documents there are plenty of concerns that you should be aware of. In a world where people are always trying to get more than they deserve, there are now more process server scams than ever before. There are some tips...

In the legal field, skip tracing is the attempted location of a fugitive who cannot be located by using their home address, usual hangouts, or other traditional means. The term comes from 'skip', meaning someone who has 'skipped...

Both are neutral third parties essential in providing proof and resolving court cases in a legal manner. But what are the different responsibilities of process serving and notary services? Let's find out!

Can you serve the AMTRAK in hand? YES! Same Day Process can assist with serving AMTRAK in person. Just click on “Send A Job” at the top of the screen, then click on “Service of Process.” Service of process is being...

Can you serve the Capital One Bank (USA), N.A. in hand? YES! Same Day Process can assist with serving Capital One Bank in person. Just click on “Send A Job” at the top of the screen, then click on “Service of...

Can you serve the United States Department of Agriculture in hand? YES! Same Day Process can assist with serving the US Department of Agriculture. Just click on “Send A Job” at the top of the screen, then click on “Service of...

Can you serve the Department of Housing and Urban Development in hand? YES! Same Day Process can assist with serving HUD in person. Just click on “Send A Job” at the top of the screen, then click on “Service of...

Can you serve the U.S. Department of Transportation by certified mail? YES! Same Day Process can assist with serving the DOT by certified mail and provide an affidavit of service accordingly. Just click on “Send A Job” at the top of...

Can you serve the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) by certified mail? YES! Same Day Process can assist with serving the Fannie Mae by certified mail and provide an affidavit of service accordingly. Just click on “Send A...

Can you serve Health and Human Services by certified mail? YES! Same Day Process can assist with serving HHS by certified mail and provide an affidavit of service accordingly. Just click on “Send A Job” at the top of the screen, then...

Can you serve the Internal Revenue Service in hand? YES! Same Day Process can assist with serving the IRS in person. Just click on “Send A Job” at the top of the screen, then click on “Service of Process.” Address to...

Can you serve the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems by certified mail? YES! Same Day Process can assist with serving MERS by certified mail and provide an affidavit of service accordingly. Just click on “Send A Job” at the top...

Can you serve the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority in hand? YES! Same Day Process can assist with serving WMATA in person. Just click on “Send A Job” at the top of the screen, then click on “Service of...

Can you serve the Corporation Service Company in hand? YES! Same Day Process can assist with serving legal documents on CSC in person. Just click on “Send A Job” at the top of the screen, then click on “Service of...