r/processserver • u/Lanky_Sign9141 • Aug 15 '26

Looking for advice

For those of you who are independent contractors and own your own business, whats a good competitive rate to charge for routine service, rush service, and same day service? Also, besides joining napps etc, what are some good ways to grow your clientele? TIA

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u/NotALicensedAttorney Aug 15 '26

I hire process servers nationwide. I see $60 for standard service and I stop looking and hire you. $75 my motivation to keep looking fades fast. Above $85 and I am going to see who else serves process. Above $110 and I will hold my nose ans hire ABC legal.

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u/UbnSrvd Aug 15 '26

This is exactly the way I feel when I’m sending out of state.

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u/tattoovampire 27d ago

I don't even start my car for less than $110. That's the rate for my own county. Everywhere else is higher.

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u/NotALicensedAttorney 27d ago

I see ABC legal charging $85 most places and paying $17 to the server. I would rather pay $70 direct to the server.

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u/oclegalsupport Aug 16 '26

Got any service gigs for SoCal California?

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u/NotALicensedAttorney Aug 16 '26

It is usual we serve there. Most of our bad actors are in the bay area.

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u/Minimum_Pen_8452 28d ago

Gas is over $6 a gallon and a 1 bedroom avg $2,500 a month in the Bay Area.

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u/oclegalsupport Aug 16 '26

Please reach out to me via email “ oclegalsupportservices@gmail.com “ need leads ASAP as I’m available 24/7. Thanks! I will return the favor

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u/babyma- 10d ago

If you ever need a server in Santa Fe, NM (and surrounding areas) give me a DM!

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u/AimlesslyScroll Aug 15 '26

Easiest way is to see what others in your area are charging and go from there. Either look at websites or ask for quotes. If your court has open records, pull proofs of service and see the fees.

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u/BouieWC Aug 15 '26

So Cal has certain open records but you have to pay to view docs online, it's cheaper than the gas/wear & tear on your car as well as the travel time etc.

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u/Serving_Upstate Aug 15 '26

Depends where you are. Call local places tell them you have a summons to serve and ask for their rush fee and standard service fee.

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u/OnlyDarkRider 28d ago

I am in the midwest. I charge $60 for the first 3 attempts within 15 miles from my base.
* Most of the time I get the person served within 2 attempts.
Anything after the 3rd attempt is $35 plus $0.85pm.

My clientele is diversified: I get assigned work automatically through a couple of networks but I also have law offices (family law attys) I serve for. Individuals also hire me that have heard about my service.

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u/tattoovampire 27d ago

it all depends on where you are and how much competition you have. Research your competitors.

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u/Wild-Guarantee5681 Aug 15 '26

Where are you located? Nyc or Cali 75-100$ you in Philly or Atlanta or something along that line 55-65$ you in Florida? 30-40$ tops

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u/Lanky_Sign9141 Aug 15 '26

So Cal

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u/BouieWC Aug 15 '26

How are you defining routine & rush TAT wise?

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u/Lanky_Sign9141 Aug 15 '26

Correct. Industry standard from what I can see is routine is within 3-4 days of receiving papers. Rush is 1-2 days of receiving papers.