Our office is equipped to handle service throughout the United States. Routine service of process is attempted within 72 hours of receipt. Rush services are attempted within 24 hours, or even quicker if the situation requires it. Our servers are all experienced in their field and work specific areas guaranteeing the most efficient results. Once your documents have been served, our office will email you a PDF version of your Proof of Service prior to mailing out the original.
Routine service is attempted within 72 hours of receipt. Service will be attempted repeatedly until your paperwork is served, or the server determines the address provided is bad.
When your paperwork requires immediate, same day service, go with a rush. Your paperwork will go out that day or night and be hit every 24 hours (remote cities excluded).
Having trouble serving your paperwork, an experienced Active Legal process server can discreetly stakeout the given address for any number of hours (2 hour minimum on most jobs). A 24 hour notice is required to set up time with a server in most instances.
Let Active Legal take the headache out of finding out of area servers. After 20 years in the industry, our office has built an extensive network of tried and true servers spanning the nation. For a low, flat rate fee, we can serve anyone, anywhere.
Our office and staff have extensive knowledge and experience with filing legal documents throughout California. Our local runners make daily trips to the Kern County Superior Court of Bakersfield, and the Kern County Recorder's Office. Dealing with legal documents and all their time constraints and specific filing fees, not to mention documents specific to certain counties can be daunting. Let Active Legal help! All documents can be emailed directly to our office and filed same day if needed.
We accept all new case filings via email at heather@activelegalprocess.com or via regular mail. Routine filings in Bakersfield are filed within 2 days of receipt. A conformed/filed copy is thereafter emailed back to our client, with the original following in the mail or pouch.
For a small fee, you can have a member of our staff file your documents in person the same day we receive them (must have filings by 2:30 pm M-Thurs, and by 11am Fridays for Bakersfield court houses). Documents will be delivered directly to the appropriate window with Proof of delivery following.
If you find yourself in need of case copies, our staff is trained to locate and copy throughout California. In most cases, the request can be submitted that same day in Bakersfield (turnaround varies depending on case size and availability). Once your copies are retrieved, our staff can email said copies back immediately for a small fee. Typically we require the case number, case name, and court location. If you don't have that, we can also research on our end to try and find it for you.
Our office makes daily trips to the Kern County Recorder's office. Since the recorder requires original documents, all recordings must be mailed to our office before a staff member is able to record them. Our staff can also obtain copies of recorded documents if needed. In most cases, we just need the document recorder number.
Active Legal is a licensed and bonded photocopy service. This means our staff is able to go in and copy records for insurance claims or lawsuits. An experienced member of our staff will schedule an appointment with the location where the records are kept, scan all requested records, and email a PDF copy. Hard copies can also be printed out and mailed if preferred. This service is mainly used for records that have been subpoenaed for trial, or by patients that have signed a release of record.
In most cases, the first step in obtaining copies of records is to serve the location with a Subpoena. Our process servers can handle this step for you. If using Active Legal to also copy the records, let us handle it start to finish. We'll serve the Subpoena and follow up with the location when records are ready for copying.
Once your records are ready to be copied, one of our licensed photocopiers will set an appointment to copy the files, after which they will email a PDF version to you. For a small fee, we can also print out a hard copy of the records, and mail or overnight them to you. We can also duplicate for opposing counsel if requested.
Our messengers and process servers are available for a wide range of deliveries. Have a file or box of exhibits you need picked up? Let Active Legal handle it. Our drivers are professional, courteous, and prompt. A member of our staff can also provide a Proof of Delivery if needed.
To schedule a pickup, call our office to check messenger availability for same day jobs.
We offer a full package deal that includes: preparing and filing your Small Claims lawsuit anywhere in California, serving all named Defendant's, and filing your Proofs of Service with the appropriate courthouse. We provide invoices for all services rendered (our fees will be added to your court judgment should you win), a conformed Proof of Service, and a complete copy of your Small Claims document.
Let an experienced member of our staff prepare your Small Claims lawsuit for you. Most claims can be prepared same day and emailed back for your signature.
No headaches here! Active Legal will take care of the process from start to finish. We will prepare your claim, file it with the appropriate court, serve all Defendants, and file your Proof. Sit back and relax until your trial date.
Although our office does not prepare Unlawful Detainer paperwork, we do file and serve it. Once served, we can also file all subsequent documents with the courthouse or sheriff's office. If requested, our servers can also snap a GPS enabled photo of the location. If your tenants are avoiding service, our office can prepare Order to Post documents for the Judge to sign, allowing service of the tenants by posting and certified mail if need be.
Our in house notary public has over 20 years of experience in the notarization of documents. If you are from a state requiring a notarized Affidavit of Service, you can be assured the notarization can be completed same day. Our office does offer limited mobile notary services. Please call our office for a quote and to check availability.
A licensed process server will drive by a provided property address to inspect the location's condition and occupancy. Our server can take GPS enabled photos of the location that can be emailed to you upon completion.
Our process server will drive by and photograph the location. Afterwards, our server will prepare a brief statement on the condition and occupancy of the location, and will take note of any vehicles on the property. A photo of the property will be sent to you thereafter.
Looking for a prompt "field chase"? Our process servers can hand deliver demand letters to debtors, survey the property, take photos of vehicles and plate numbers, and report back to you very quickly. Call our office today to set up a field chase.
After scrolling through our services, call 661-368-0789 or email heather@activelegalprocess.com for a speedy quote to get the ball rolling. At the bottom of this page you will find a credit card form that you can return with your documents. You are welcome to mail in your service with a check, or call in a credit card payment. All credit cards are accepted, as well as Paypal.
We DO NOT require that you fill out any of the provided forms. If it's easier for you, call our office to set up your service. You are welcome to email or mail your request in. If we have questions about anything, we will call you promptly. You may call 661-368-0789 with any questions you may have. You may email new work to heather@activelegalprocess.com.