Process-ServerA process server is a legal professional who serves legal notices and documents to the concerned party. In most cases, the server will serve summons and subpoenas to clients and defendants. It is the process server's responsibility to locate the person to be served and deliver the notice in-person.

Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes §12-3301 and Rule 4, Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure, individuals granted certification as a private process server are authorized to serve process for any court of the state anywhere within Arizona. The Arizona Supreme Court has adopted the Arizona Code of Judicial Administration, Section §7-204: Private Process Server, providing for the statewide certification of process servers.  Pursuant to this code section, the application, certification and discipline of private process servers is administered locally by the Superior Court in each county.

The Clerk’s Office role and responsibilities related to the Private Process Server program include administering the Certification Exam, processing application materials, maintaining certification records, and receiving complaints made against process servers.

Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) Resources

  • Arizona Code of Judicial Administration
  • Applying for Private Process Server Certification
  • Maintaining your Private Process Server Certification
  • Continuing Education Information
  • Directory of Private Process Servers
  • Complaint Form

Process Server Application Fees

  • New Applicant: $188.00 (cash, credit or debit card) & $22.00 money order payable to DPS
  • Renewal Applicant: $188.00 (cash, credit or debit card)

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