Tennessee Process Serving Fees & Pricing
Transparent flat-rate pricing across all 95 Tennessee counties. Standard service starts at $69, Priority Rush at $115, and Same-Day Emergency Service at $165.
Standard Service
First attempt within 48–72 hours. Includes up to 3 morning/evening/weekend attempts and notarized Rule 4.03 Return of Service.
Priority Rush
First attempt within 24 hours. Ideal for time-sensitive subpoenas, show-cause orders, and approaching General Sessions docket dates.
Same-Day Service
Immediate same-day field dispatch upon document upload. Direct courier routing to registered agents, hospitals, or residences.
Standard & Rush Process Serving Tiers
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard Service (First attempt within 48–72 hours, up to 3 attempts) | $69 |
| Priority Rush Service (First attempt within 24 hours) | $115 |
| Same-Day Emergency Dispatch (Immediate same-day attempt) | $165 |
| Registered Agent Hub Delivery (Knoxville, Nashville, Memphis, Chattanooga) | $69 |
| Additional Defendant / Entity at Exact Same Address | $45 |
| Stakeout / Scheduled Wait Time (per hour) | $65 |
Subpoena & UIDDA Foreign Subpoena Service
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard Subpoena Service (Tenn. R. Civ. P. 45) | $69 |
| Rush Subpoena Service (24-hour priority attempt) | $115 |
| Same-Day Subpoena Service (Emergency courthouse/hospital run) | $165 |
| UIDDA Clerk Issuance + Service Package (T.C.A. § 24-9-201) | $135 |
| Statutory Witness Fee Advancement (T.C.A. § 24-4-101: $30/day + mileage) | At Cost |
Skip Tracing & Diligent Search
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Basic Skip Trace (Proprietary database & address verification) | $50 |
| Comprehensive Skip Trace & Employment Locate | $125 |
| Sworn Affidavit of Diligent Search (for Rule 4.08 Motion) | $65 |
Eviction & Detainer Warrant Service
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Notice to Quit / Termination Notice Delivery | $69 |
| General Sessions Detainer Warrant Personal Service (T.C.A. § 29-18-115) | $69 |
| Rush Detainer Warrant Service | $115 |
Court Filing & Document Retrieval
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Circuit, Chancery, or General Sessions Clerk Filing | $45 |
| Certified Copy & Docket Retrieval | $55 |
| Secretary of State Service Filing (Tre Hargett Office - $20 fee at cost) | $69 |
Need Legal Papers Served Anywhere in Tennessee?
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Tennessee Fee & Statutory Guides
- Cost of Serving Legal Papers in Tennessee →
- Sheriff vs. Private Process Server in Tennessee →
- How to Serve an Eviction Notice & Detainer Warrant in Tennessee (URLTA & Statutory Rules) →
- Subpoena Service & Witness Fee Calculation Rules in Tennessee (Tenn. R. Civ. P. 45 & T.C.A. § 24-4-101) →
- How to Serve an LLC, Corporation, or Registered Agent in Tennessee (CT Corp, CSC & SOS Rules) →
Registered Agent & Hospital Hubs ($69 Standard)
- C T Corporation System (CT Corp) / National Registered Agents, Inc. (NRAI) (Knoxville) →
- Corporation Service Company (CSC) (Nashville) →
- InCorp Services, Inc. (Brentwood) →
- Tennessee Secretary of State — Business Services Division (Nashville) →
- Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance — Service of Process Desk (Nashville) →
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