Process serving

Expedited same-day service

A dedicated server, first attempt within 3 hours, signed POS within 3 hours of service.

Price$229/ serve

Delivery windowSame dayFrom payment confirmation

Long form

Expedited service is built for moments when you cannot wait. We assign a single dedicated server — already in the defendant's zip code — who makes the first attempt within three ho…

What's included

Everything in the flat rate.

No per-attempt upcharges. No mileage line items inside the standard coverage area.

Expedited service is built for moments when you cannot wait. We assign a single dedicated server — already in the defendant's zip code — who makes the first attempt within three hours of payment confirmation. There is no queue, no shared routing, and no waiting for the next available window. You have a direct communication channel to the server while the attempt is in progress. Real-time tracking shows the server's position on a live map; status changes ("dispatched", "en route", "on scene", "served") update in your dashboard the moment they happen. The signed proof of service is turned around within three hours of successful service, so the affidavit is in your inbox before the close of business on the day the documents are placed. Use Expedited for hearings the next morning, walk-and-serve coordination with opposing counsel during a deposition, emergency TRO service on a respondent at a known location, or any matter where a same-day filing depends on a signed POS landing today.

Everything in Rush

Single dedicated server, no shared queue

First attempt within 3 hours of payment

Real-time GPS tracking in your dashboard

Direct communication channel with the field server

Signed POS within 3 hours of successful service

When to use it

Right tool for the matter.

Pick this service when one of these applies.

Hearing the next morning and you just received the order to serve
TRO or ex parte order with a return date inside 48 hours
Defendant confirmed at the address right now
Statute deadline expires today
Eviction unlawful detainer summons with a tight 5-day window

How it works

Four steps. AI handles the orchestration.

01
Start a chat.
Drop in your documents or describe the matter. AI extracts the parties and the address.
02
Confirm and pay.
Quote appears in the Preview Panel. Square handles the card. Every case paid up-front — no Net invoicing.
03
We dispatch.
AI ranks the nearest qualified server. Admin confirms. You watch attempts live in chat.
04
Affidavit delivered.
Signed proof hits your inbox and Preview Panel. Court-ready.

Auto-tier rule

We pick Expedited same-day service automatically when your case is due in 2 days or less. You can always override the tier on the case quote before payment.

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Legal basis

Statutes that govern this service.

The affidavit or receipt we deliver tracks the form requirements of the jurisdiction where the work is performed.

Governing law

CCP §415.10 (personal service); CCP §417.10(a); Cal. Rules of Court Rule 3.1206 (ex parte applications).

Affidavit / receipt

Judicial Council POS-010 (Proof of Service of Summons)

Delivered to your dashboard on completion.

Disclaimer. Servd is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Statutory citations are informational. Consult counsel for matter-specific questions.

FAQ

Common questions.

If your situation isn't here, start a chat and we'll answer specifically.

What is the cut-off for same-day service?

Orders confirmed before 12:00 PM local time are served the same business day. Orders between 12 PM and 3 PM are best-effort same-day. After 3 PM, the first attempt is first thing the next morning, still inside the Expedited SLA.

What happens if no one answers the door?

You receive a declaration of attempt with GPS and photo on the same day. From there, you can roll the case into a Standard 5-attempt cycle (credit applied) or order a follow-up same-day attempt.

Can Expedited handle multiple defendants at the same address?

Yes. Two defendants served in one trip is one Expedited order. Three or more is split across two Expedited orders priced concurrently.

Does Expedited include evenings and weekends?

Weekday Expedited runs until 8 PM. Weekend and holiday same-day is available with a $50 surcharge; quoted at order confirmation. For routine after-hours service, see After-Hours Notary or schedule a Stakeout.

What if the defendant evades on the Expedited attempt?

The single-attempt declaration plus the prior address verification often supports an ex parte motion for substituted service. We can also escalate to two additional Rush follow-up attempts within the next 24 hours.

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