Small Claims Process Serving

High Desert and Inland Empire · Open 24/7

Standard $80 · Rush $120 · Same day $165 · Eviction notice posting $75, or $65 each for 5 or more a month

Get your small claims papers served on time

If you are taking someone to small claims court in San Bernardino County, the papers still have to be served the right way, and on time, or your hearing can be delayed. High Desert Process Service serves the Plaintiff's Claim and Order (SC-100) and related small claims papers in Victorville, Hesperia, Apple Valley, Adelanto, Barstow, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Rialto, Fontana, San Bernardino and nearby cities.

Standard service is $80 for three attempts made before your due date. Rush is $120 for three attempts, starting within the first 24 hours. Same Day is $165, and we go out within 5 hours of the order being placed. We complete the proof of service so you can file it. We are not attorneys and cannot give legal advice, but we will walk you through how serving works in plain English.

Small claims timing is strict. Service generally must be completed a set number of days before the hearing, and that clock depends on where the other party lives. Tell us your hearing date when you send the papers so we can be honest about standard, rush or same day timing. A first visit does not guarantee the person will be there. We try different days and times and keep you updated.

Many small claims clients have never hired a process server before. You can text 909-527-6565, or use Upload Your Order Now and attach your papers. Include every address you have, a description if you can, and the court location, which is often the Victorville Courthouse, the San Bernardino Justice Center, or the Rancho Cucamonga courthouse on Haven Avenue.

What you get back

When the serve is complete, we email your proof of service. Every attempt is logged with the date, time and a GPS stamped photo. If service cannot be completed in time, you will have a clear record of the attempts so you can talk with the court about your next step.

Simple flat rates

Standard (3 attempts before your due date)$80
Rush (3 attempts, starting within the first 24 hours)$120
Same day (attempt within 5 hours of your order)$165
Eviction notice posting$75
Eviction notice posting (5 or more a month)$65 each

Three attempts before your due date on standard orders. A first visit does not guarantee someone will be there.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to serve small claims papers?

Standard service is $80 for three attempts made before your due date, rush is $120 for three attempts starting within the first 24 hours, and same day is $165 with an attempt within 5 hours of your order. Text 909-527-6565 for a free quote.

I do not have a lawyer. Can you still serve my small claims papers?

Yes. Many of our clients handle their own small claims case. Upload the papers or text us, and we will explain how serving works. We are not attorneys and cannot give legal advice.

How close to my hearing can you serve?

Tell us the hearing date when you order. We offer rush and same day attempts when time is short, and we will be honest about whether the deadline is realistic. A same day attempt does not guarantee the person will be found that day.

What proof do I get?

A signed proof of service by email when the serve is complete, plus date, time and GPS stamped photos of each attempt.

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