What Does Process Service Cost?

Written by Jeff Lancaster
October 12, 2026

What does process service cost? At JPL Process Service, LLC, published nationwide rates start at $99 for Standard service, $125 for Priority, and $175 for Same Day service, where available. Each rate is per party, per address.

The right service level depends on your deadline, the service location, and the details of your assignment. Here is how to understand the price before placing an order.

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JPL’s Nationwide Process Service Cost

Service level Published rate First attempt begins
Standard $99 3–5 business days after receipt
Priority $125 The next business day
Same Day $175 The same day, where available

These timeframes refer to the first attempt, not completed service. Contact JPL to confirm availability for an urgent assignment.

Always review our current nationwide service rates. If a location or other circumstance requires a different rate, we contact you for approval before proceeding at that rate.

What Does the Service Fee Include?

Our published service levels include:

  • Up to six attempts, depending on location.
  • Gas and mileage.
  • Proof or affidavit of service upon successful service.
  • Online status updates and secure document uploads.

When comparing quotes, ask what the fee covers. A useful comparison includes the number of attempts, the service address, the requested speed, and how you receive updates and completion documents.

What Can Affect Your Process Service Cost?

Service speed. Standard, Priority, and Same Day have different starting schedules and prices. Choose the level that fits your assignment, and tell us about your deadline.

Parties and addresses. The rates above apply to one party at one address. If you need multiple people served or want service at more than one address, include those details when discussing your order.

Location and assignment details. Tell us about any unusual access conditions or special instructions. We can review the assignment and discuss whether a different rate applies.

Additional services. Locating an address and filing documents are separate needs. If you need skip tracing or court filing assistance, ask about those services before assuming they are included.

Get the Right Service Level Before Ordering

Have your documents, recipient’s name, service address, deadline, and instructions ready. If the address may be outdated, say so. If you have a hearing coming up, provide that date too.

Need service outside your state? Our guide to serving someone in another state explains how to start an assignment through JPL.

Clear Pricing. One Point of Contact.

Understanding your process service cost starts with a complete assignment and the right service level. JPL coordinates nationwide service so you have one team to contact about your order and its status.

Ready to Arrange Process Service?

Review the current rates, choose your service level, and send your assignment to JPL. For availability or pricing questions, contact us with the address and deadline.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Jeff Lancaster

JPL Process Service, LLC is a trusted process service partner to 100's of law firms throughout Southern California. Call us at (866) 754-0520 to see why or click to order online here.

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