California courthouse at golden hour
Registered · Bonded · More than 30 years

Legal documents servedthe right way, the first time.

Hollister Process Service is a State of California registered process serving firm handling service of process, court filings, skip tracing and judgment recovery across California, Utah and Hawaii — with written status reports on every attempt.

30+
Years of service
50+
Supporting process servers
3
States served directly
5
Attempts included

State of California Registered Process Server

Service per California Code of Civil Procedure

Routine, rush & same-day assignments

Court-ready Proofs of Service

We are here to serve

A process serving firm built on diligence, not guesswork.

We have process server support offices that can handle any type of service needed — small claims, summons for unlawful detainers, divorce, restraining orders, wage garnishments and bank levies. Our servers verify addresses, work day and night, and prepare the required Proofs of Service.

Addresses verified with neighbors and U.S. Postal Service checks before attempts begin.

Written status reports emailed to you after each attempt — never chase us for an update.

Same-day court filings, courier runs and "File by Fax" through statewide support offices.

Experienced serving attorneys, collection companies and self-represented parties alike.

A registered process server delivering legal documents at a doorway

Served correctly.

Improper service can void your case. Every assignment is executed to the California rules of civil procedure and documented for the court.

Our services

Every service, listed in full.

From a single summons to a full judgment recovery, each service below is handled in-house or through our vetted statewide network.

Core service

Service of Process

Registered process servers delivering summons, complaints and legal notices in strict accordance with California Code of Civil Procedure.

  • Up to 5 attempts at the address you provide, included in the quoted fee
  • Routine, rush and same-day assignments accepted
  • Signed, court-ready Proof of Service prepared and returned
Civil

Small Claims Service

Fast, compliant service of small claims paperwork for individuals, businesses and self-represented (In Pro Per) parties.

  • Guidance on who may legally be served
  • Statutory deadlines tracked for your hearing date
  • Proof of Service filed or returned for filing
Landlord-tenant

Unlawful Detainer / Evictions

Notices to quit, summons and unlawful detainer complaints served promptly so your case keeps moving on the court's timeline.

  • 3-day, 30-day and 60-day notices
  • Sub-service and posting where the law permits
  • Detailed diligence declarations on request
Family

Divorce & Family Law

Discreet, respectful service of dissolution, custody, support and related family law documents anywhere in California.

  • Sensitive handling at homes and workplaces
  • Evening and weekend attempts available
  • Status reports emailed after every attempt
Priority

Restraining Orders

Priority handling for temporary and permanent restraining orders, including law-enforcement notification requirements.

  • Same-day and emergency dispatch
  • Experienced servers for high-sensitivity assignments
  • Immediate confirmation once service is effected
Judgment recovery

Wage Garnishments

Collect on your judgment. Wage garnishments must be served by a registered process server or authorized official — we hold that license.

  • Paperwork prepared and processed with government officials
  • Employer served and payment routing arranged
  • Full documentation trail for the court
Judgment recovery

Bank Levy

Recover monies owed by levying accounts owned by the debtor, from paperwork preparation through service and follow-through.

  • All levy paperwork prepared and processed
  • Assistance locating debtor bank accounts
  • Coordination with the levying officer
Court services

Court Filings & Fax Filing

Filing of legal documents in most California courts, including same-day "File by Fax" through our statewide support offices.

  • Documents received by 1:00 p.m. filed the same day
  • Court fees can be advanced on your behalf
  • Conformed face pages returned by email
Court services

Document Retrieval & Court Research

Research and retrieval of court records and case documents throughout the State of California, routine or rush.

  • Routine retrieval completed within 72 hours
  • Rush same-day when received before 1:00 p.m.
  • Digital copies delivered straight to your inbox
Investigative

Skip Tracing & Locating

Locate witnesses, servees and judgment debtors using licensed investigative databases unavailable to the general public.

  • Nationwide searches, recent moves to 20+ years back
  • Property, criminal, bankruptcy, relatives and neighbors
  • Bank account and asset identification for judgments
Diligence

Address Verification

Confirm an address before you spend money on attempts — neighbor checks and U.S. Postal Service address verification.

  • USPS address checks and postal forwarding requests
  • Neighbor and occupancy confirmation
  • Photographs of the property on request ($5.00)
Support

Courier & Proof of Service

Same-day courier runs between counsel, courts and clients, with every assignment closed out by a properly prepared Proof of Service.

  • Same-day courier throughout our service areas
  • Notary and printing available
  • Proofs prepared to California standards
Request a quote

Not sure which service you need? Call 831-634-1479 and we will tell you plainly.

How it works

Four steps from documents to Proof of Service.

01

Send your documents

Email or call us with the papers, the servee's address and any deadline. We confirm scope and quote before we roll.

02

Address verified

We check the address with the U.S. Postal Service and, when useful, with neighbors before spending an attempt.

03

Attempts & status reports

Up to five attempts at the quoted fee, at varied times of day. You receive a written status report after each attempt.

04

Proof of Service returned

Once service is effected we prepare the Proof of Service and email it to you, or file it with the court on your behalf.

Rates & terms

Clear terms, quoted before we begin.

Pricing varies by city and assignment type. Below are the standing terms that apply to most work; call for a firm quote on your matter.

Quoted flat fee

Includes up to five attempts at one address, varied times of day.

$120 per hour

Hourly rate for rural and mountain addresses, plus I.R.S. standard mileage.

1:00 p.m. cutoff

Documents received by 1:00 p.m. are guaranteed same-day fax filing.

72-hour retrieval

Routine document retrieval within 72 hours; rush available same day.

$5.00 photographs

Photos of the residence or vehicles on the property, emailed to you.

Transparent add-ons

Printing, notary and card processing are quoted separately, never hidden.

Attempts required after 9:00 p.m. or before 7:00 a.m. are subject to a negotiable surcharge. Additional addresses are charged separately.

Payment portal

Pay your invoice securely.

Payments are processed through our parent company, State Services LLC, via Stripe — the same secure checkout used by thousands of professional firms.

You must have your invoice or statement number before paying.

Verify you are paying the full total due shown on the invoice.

Quotes may not include printing, notary or card processing fees.

No invoice yet? Call or email us and we will send it immediately.

Hollister Process Service Payment Portal

Secure card payment via Stripe. Enter the exact total shown on your invoice or statement.

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Coverage

Statewide California. Plus Utah, Hawaii and nationwide.

We maintain support offices and a network of more than 50 process servers. Pricing is published by city — call for the rate in yours.

San FranciscoSan JoseSacramentoLos AngelesSan DiegoOaklandFresnoStocktonMontereySanta CruzSan Luis ObispoBakersfieldRiversideModestoSalinasHollisterTruckeeSonoraReddingPalm Springs+ 150 more California cities

California

Headquarters in Hollister with support offices in San Francisco, San Jose, Stockton, San Luis Obispo, Sonora, Truckee and beyond.

Utah & Hawaii

Full service of process through our sister offices covering the State of Utah and all Hawaiian counties.

Nationwide

Out-of-state assignments handled through vetted partners in Connecticut, Florida and across the country.

Questions

What clients ask us most.

Straight answers on service, attempts, rates and jurisdiction.

Contact

Send us your documents today.

Call or email and we will confirm scope, quote and turnaround before anything moves.

Headquarters

341 Tres Pinos Rd. Suite 201

Hollister, CA 95023

Mailing address

902 Kitty Hawk Road, Suite 170-408

Universal City, TX 78148

Office

831-634-1479

Mon–Fri, with after-hours dispatch

Email

hollisterps@gmail.com