Individuals can be served by a process server, but so too can businesses, corporations, and other organizations. As such, when a specific entity has been served, they will need to have a Registered Agent in place. Here, we discuss what a Registered Agent is, what their responsibilities entail, and why you need one in the… Read more »
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How to Spot a Fake Process Server
In an ideal world, we could trust every person that shows up on our doorstep. Unfortunately, many people try to take advantage of others by posing as a process server. These fake process servers can not only cost you your time, but your money as well. Here, we detail how you can spot a fake… Read more »
What Is an Affidavit of Due Diligence?
Process servers try their hardest to find individuals, but sometimes certain individuals cannot be found. In these instances, an affidavit of due diligence is required. Read on to learn more: An Affidavit of Due Diligence Explained An affidavit of due diligence is submitted by a process server when they cannot locate an individual. The affidavit… Read more »
Mobile Notary vs. Signing Agent: What’s the Difference?
If you’re in need of notary services, you’ll need the right notary agent for the job. But not all notary agents are created equal. There are mobile or traveling notaries, and then notary signing agents. While many of their responsibilities overlap, these two types of notaries are best suited for particular situations. Read on to… Read more »
Affidavit vs. Declaration: What’s the Difference?
The legal world is filled with documents, papers, orders, and more. Of the many different types of legal paperwork you’ll have to file with your case, two common documents are affidavits and declarations. While these two documents are very similar, and both can be used in court, they have distinct differences that set them apart…. Read more »
The Six Types of Prerogative Writs
A prerogative writ is an official order issued by a court directing the behavior of a lower court, an agency, a specific official, or another branch of government. Traditionally, prerogative writs were available only to the English monarch, but in recent years, they have been adapted to be used by legal courts. Prerogative writs are… Read more »
4 Questions to Ask When Hiring a Process Server
Choosing the right process server depends on your own due diligence. After you’ve thoroughly researched a few candidates, you’ll want to conduct interviews with each one. But what are the best questions to ask once they’re sitting down in front of you? Here are a few ideas to get you started: Are you certified with… Read more »
Understanding Financial Compliance for Process Servers
The world has changed drastically in the past few decades. Not only that, but a series of economic downturns, specifically those in 2008 and 2020, have impacted industries all over the country. In response, federal and state governments have passed new financial compliances laws and regulations. These guidelines not only impact financial institutions and law… Read more »
A Brief Introduction to Electronic Discovery
If you’re involved in a lawsuit, legal investigation or audit, you might find yourself lost in the legalese terms you hear in the process. While these things seem like second nature to an attorney, they can easily be misconstrued by someone without a legal background. Electronic discovery is one of those terms that sounds relatively… Read more »
How to Serve Process with Military Members
With most individuals, serving process is a straightforward transaction. A process server will use various tools and resources to find the individual, and then they will go to their place of residence to serve papers. However, things become more complicated when military members are involved. Since military members make it their job to protect our country, they… Read more »