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Service of Process
Coordinate service of summonses, complaints, notices, orders and other legal documents with a clear assignment workflow.
Explore Service of Process →Process serving for legal teams
Service of process, without the runaround.
One clear place for law firms to request process service, subpoena delivery and urgent legal document service. Send the assignment, give us the deadline and keep your matter moving.
Need help before placing an order? Talk to our team.
YOUR SERVICE REQUESTNATIONWIDE SERVE
Upload the assignment detailsDocuments, recipient, service address, deadline and instructions
01Service is coordinatedYour matter is routed through the appropriate process-serving workflow
02Receive status and completion informationClear communication through the life of the assignment
0338+ yearsNationwide Legal experience
3 attemptsIncluded with California process service
Status updatesVisibility as service progresses
Rush availableFor time-sensitive assignments
Process serving services
Everything starts with the right service workflow.
Process service is more than handing over papers. The recipient, jurisdiction, timing, instructions and proof all matter. NationwideServe.com is designed to make those details easy for legal teams to communicate from the start.
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Subpoena Service
Service support for subpoenas requiring careful attention to recipient information, timing and matter instructions.
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Rush Process Service
For urgent matters where the assignment needs immediate attention and fast coordination.
Explore Rush Service →Documents we serve
From first notice to time-sensitive court papers.
Different matters require different service instructions. Our intake is structured to capture the details that matter for the assignment.
Summons & ComplaintsSubpoenasCourt OrdersNotices
WritsRestraining Order DocumentsEviction DocumentsFamily Law Documents
Probate DocumentsBusiness & Corporate ServiceWitness DocumentsOther Civil Process
How it works
One request. A clear path to service.
The strongest process-serving sites make ordering obvious. We built this flow around the information a legal team actually needs to provide.
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Tell us who and what
Identify the documents, recipient or entity, service address and the matter.
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Tell us when
Add the deadline, priority and any special service instructions that could affect the assignment.
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We coordinate the assignment
The request is reviewed and handled through the appropriate service workflow.
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Stay informed
Status information and completion documentation help your team keep the matter organized.
Built for legal work
What law firms should expect from process service.
Service address, deadline, recipient and special instructions captured in one request.
A legal-support team behind the assignment rather than a generic delivery workflow.
Status communication helps reduce the need to chase updates across disconnected emails.
Completion information matters. The service record should help the legal team understand what occurred.
Urgent service deserves a clearly identified priority path from the moment the request is submitted.
NationwideServe.com is operated by Nationwide Legal, serving the legal community since 1987.
Who we help
Designed around firms that manage legal deadlines every day.
Law FirmsAttorneysParalegalsLegal AssistantsLitigation TeamsCorporate Legal Departments
Process serving FAQ
Common questions before placing a service request.
What is service of process?
Service of process is the formal delivery of legal documents to a person or entity involved in a legal matter. Requirements vary by jurisdiction and by the type of document being served.
What documents can I submit for service?
Common assignments include summonses and complaints, subpoenas, notices, court orders, writs and other civil legal documents. If you are unsure about a particular assignment, contact our team before ordering.
What information should I provide?
Provide the documents, recipient name, service address, deadline or hearing date, case information and any special instructions relevant to the assignment.
Can I request rush process service?
Yes. Rush service can be requested for time-sensitive assignments. Availability and timing depend on the location and circumstances of the request.
Do service rules vary by state?
Yes. Service requirements can vary by jurisdiction, court and document type. That is why the service location and matter instructions are important parts of the intake.
How do I get started?
Use the Request Service form to send the assignment details. For general questions or a new client discussion, use the Contact page or call (213) 249-9999.
Ready to place an assignment?
Send the service details. Keep the case moving.
Service of process · Subpoenas · Rush requests