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Preferred Process Servers is Under New Management. Please read our welcome letter for more information.
Preferred Process Servers is Under New Management. Please read our welcome letter for more information.
Process service is the delivery of legal papers in a way that meets legal requirements. It involves officially delivering court documents informing the receiving party of impending legal action.
Process serving is a critical part of the legal system, ensuring that all parties involved in legal proceedings receive proper notice of their involvement, as well as to ensure all have ample time and opportunity to prepare for their case and defense.
For additional information on how to serve legal papers in Oregon, see here.
A registered agent acts as the official point of contact for a corporation or business, receiving legal documents on their behalf.
We know that navigating the United States legal system can be intimidating between the legal jargon, misinformation, and detail required to be legally compliant within the system. We provide a reliable service in legal document delivery.
Process serving is an essential part of the United States legal system. Professional process servers are experienced in legal matters, have a deep knowledge of laws and regulations at a state and federal level, and are able to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
A professional process service will ensure proper delivery of legal documents and obtain proof of delivery for the court. Proof of delivery can be used to resolve disputes, prevent dismissal of cases as a result of improper service, and better the client’s chance of success in their case.
We offer full-service process serving primarily in Salem, Oregon, and the greater Willamette Valley, specializing in Marion, Polk, Benton, and Linn counties including:
For clients seeking service outside our primary areas, we can refer you to one of our trusted partners across Oregon for reliable process serving anywhere in the state.
We serve a wide range of legal documents, including:
Formal demand instructing a company to stop doing or continuing to do a certain action.
Compliance-related documents informing parties of upcoming legal events, such as notifications of lawsuits or regulatory requirements.
Legal orders requiring a corporation or its representatives to testify in court or provide certain documents as part of a legal case.
Official notices informing the recipient of legal actions filed against them.
Form orders issued by a court directing corporate action, such as wage garnishments or asset seizures.
We offer several methods of legal document delivery:
The process server delivers the legal documents to the recipient or registered agent in person
The process server delivers the legal documents to someone who lives in the recipient’s home and is at least 14 years old
The process server delivers the legal documents to the registered agent, and additionally mails a copy of the service papers to the recipient’s home or business address
The legal documents are sent by certified mail, registered mail, or express mail to the recipient’s home or mailing address.
We offer process services to a wide range of clients, including attorneys, law firms, landlords, and private individuals.
We also provide corporate process service and government process services.
We understand the urgency of corporate process service, and we prioritize speed and efficiency. Usually, we attempt to serve legal documents within 24 to 48 hours of receiving your service request. Expedited and same-day service options are available upon request.
We guarantee same-day delivery for corporate process service if we receive your document by 11:00 AM Monday through Friday excluding holidays. Any documents received after 11:00 AM will be attempted to be served on the next business day.
Yes, offerings include expedited, rush, and same-day service options for urgent legal matters. Please contact us as soon as possible to discuss any time-sensitive legal or service needs.
Yes. All of our professional process servers are fully qualified, experienced, and trained to comply with Oregon state laws and national regulations. In Oregon, this means that they are over 18 and residents of the state.
We understand the importance of the legal system, and we ensure that every service is legally compliant, properly documented, and handled with professionalism. Our professional team ensures that legal documents are served quickly, accurately, and in compliance with all legal requirements.
If the recipient refuses service of process, our professional process servers will follow legally compliant methods to ensure successful delivery of legal documents.
If necessary, our process servers will make multiple attempts to serve the documents to the recipient, done at different times to help with a successful delivery. They will also gather information to fulfill the requirements for a Due Diligence affidavit to help the client seek alternative means of service.
Yes. After successfully delivering the documents we provide a Proof of Service, legal evidence that the document was properly served.
We can provide an Affidavit of Service upon request for an additional fee.
We serve documents in Salem, Albany, and across the State of Oregon, and the U.S. through a trusted network of professionals.
With an emphasis on efficiency, we ensure documents are delivered to government entities within 24-48 hours whenever possible.
Our team is trained and experienced, guaranteeing compliance with all state and federal legal requirements.
We ensure that all documents are delivered in full compliance with the law, providing proper documentation and proof of service.
Our customized government service process ensures smooth and professional document delivery.
Let us handle your legal document deliveries with precision and professionalism.