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Process Server in Fresno, California

Fresno is the hub of the Central Valley, and process serving here covers a wide mix of addresses: apartments and older homes in the Tower District and central Fresno, newer subdivisions in Clovis and north Fresno, and farms and packing houses in Sanger, Selma, Reedley and Kerman where the person may only be reachable early in the morning. StrikeServe assigns Fresno orders to California registered process servers who work the Valley and know those rhythms.

Order online, upload the papers and pick a speed. Every attempt is logged with GPS coordinates and a timestamp so you can see when and where the server was, and the completed proof of service is formatted to the California Rules of Court and signed under penalty of perjury, ready to file with the Fresno County Superior Court.

Pricing for process serving in Fresno

Three flat tiers, the same price anywhere in Fresno County. Every tier includes up to three attempts, GPS-timestamped attempt records and a court-formatted proof of service.

Routine — $95

First attempt within 5–7 business days. The standard tier for most summons, subpoenas and family-law papers when the case calendar allows a normal window.

Rush — $145

First attempt within 2–3 business days. For deadlines that are close but not today: hearing notices, deposition subpoenas, motion papers with a short fuse.

Same-Day — $250

Order by noon; first attempt the same day. For emergencies. Place the order by noon and a server makes the first attempt that day.

How it works

1

Upload your documents

Create the order at strikeserve.com, upload the papers to be served, and enter the Fresno service address and any notes about the person, the building or the best times to try.

2

Choose a speed

Routine, Rush or Same-Day. The price is flat for the tier and includes up to three attempts. Same-Day orders must be placed by noon.

3

Follow the attempts

A California registered process server is dispatched. Each attempt appears on your timeline with GPS coordinates, a timestamp and the server's notes.

4

Download the proof

When service is complete you receive a proof of service formatted to the California Rules of Court and signed under penalty of perjury. If service fails, you receive a Declaration of Non-Service.

Serving papers in Fresno

Rural service is the defining feature of Fresno County. Addresses on county roads may not have visible numbers, mailboxes may be clustered far from the residence, and agricultural workplaces change with the season. Our servers use the GPS log to confirm they reached the right parcel and note landmarks and access conditions on each attempt. In the city itself, unlawful detainer and family-law work makes up a large share of orders, and both benefit from the included multiple attempts at different times of day. Fresno County also has a substantial Spanish-speaking population; the server confirms identity carefully and documents any language considerations on the attempt record.

Fresno County Superior Court

Civil cases for Fresno County are heard by the Fresno County Superior Court. The B.F. Sisk Courthouse at 1130 O Street in downtown Fresno handles civil limited and unlimited cases, family law, restraining orders, probate, small claims and unlawful detainer matters. The proof of service we deliver for a Fresno serve follows the California Rules of Court and is ready to file there.

B.F. Sisk Courthouse
1130 O Street, Fresno, CA 93721
Fresno County Superior Court website
California service rules in plain language. Personal service under CCP §415.10 means handing the papers to the person being served. Substitute service under CCP §415.20 means leaving the papers with a competent adult at the person's home or workplace and then mailing a copy, and for individuals it is generally allowed only after reasonable attempts at personal service. Proof of service under CCP §417.10 is the signed document that tells the court how, when and where service was made. This is general information about California procedure, not legal advice; confirm the requirements for your case with the court or your attorney.

Areas served in and around Fresno

Serving Fresno and the rest of Fresno County at the same flat rate, including:

Documents we serve in Fresno

Summons and complaint

Civil unlimited, limited and small claims cases.

Subpoenas

Witness, records and deposition subpoenas, civil and criminal.

Family law papers

Divorce petitions, custody and support orders, modifications.

Unlawful detainer

Eviction notices and UD summons and complaints.

Restraining orders

Domestic violence, civil harassment and workplace orders.

Probate and other notices

Probate citations, lien notices, demand letters and similar instruments.

Fresno process serving questions

Which courthouse in Fresno handles civil, family law and unlawful detainer cases?
The Fresno County Superior Court's B.F. Sisk Courthouse at 1130 O Street in downtown Fresno handles civil limited and unlimited, family law, restraining order, probate, small claims and unlawful detainer matters. Confirm filing details for your case with the court.
Do you serve papers at rural addresses in Fresno County?
Yes. Sanger, Selma, Reedley, Kerman, Kingsburg, Coalinga and unincorporated county addresses are covered at the same flat rates. Servers use GPS to confirm the parcel and record access conditions on each attempt.
Can I get Same-Day service in Fresno?
Yes. Place the order by noon and a registered process server makes the first attempt that day for $250. Rush is $145 with a first attempt within 2–3 business days, and Routine is $95 with a first attempt within 5–7 business days.
Do you serve eviction papers in Fresno?
Yes. Unlawful detainer summons and complaints and eviction notices are among the most common Fresno orders. Multiple attempts at different times of day are included, and the server records each attempt with GPS and a timestamp.
What do I receive if the Fresno serve is not successful?
A Declaration of Non-Service documenting each attempt. Substitute service under CCP §415.20 may be available where permitted, and you can order a skip trace if the address appears to be bad.

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