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Obstacles Private Process Servers Face

A private process server has a job that is sometimes difficult. There are several situations in which a private process server might come up against an obstacle that would stop the average person. Instead, process servers navigate these obstacles with ease most of the time, depending on the situation. Here are some common obstacles and how they are addressed. Trespassing If someone has “no trespassing” signs on their property, a civilian cannot legally go on their property. Although they are

Beau Charlet August 15, 2019

July Update

Message from the Founder Trademark Registered As we just passed the mid-way point of our 10th year in business, we continue to strive for 100% customer satisfaction. Serving your papers quickly and accurately is our number one concern. From e-filing to new technology to House Bill 91, Accurate Serve® stays committed to improving our service to better serve you. Well, another way we can improve our organization is to strengthen it to it’s core. So, we are happy to say it

Beau Charlet July 26, 2019

Private Process Servers Held to a High Standard

If you are debating between a private process server and the sheriff, one of your concerns may be the vetting of private process servers. After all, you want to know that the process server you use is going to give you accurate and timely serving of your papers in a professional and courteous way. You may be surprised to know that private process servers in Florida are held to a very high standard, eliminating your concerns. No Criminal Background Private

Beau Charlet July 15, 2019

Contesting Service: The Process Server’s Role in Court Proceedings

When you file a case against an individual or company in court, you are required to notify the other party of the court documents that you filed. This service of process is necessary for your case to successfully move forward. But what happens when you hire a process server and your respondent claims improper service? It can hold up your case or stop you from receiving your judgement. Here’s what you need to know about the process server’s role. Contests

Beau Charlet June 15, 2019

June Newsletter

Message from the Founder Florida House Bill 91 Has Been Signed Over the past several years, our state association (FAPPS) has been working our our lobbyist to amend some of the verbiage in the Statutes that pertain to service of process. While some of the changes are minimal, such as changing the wording from may to shall in 48.021, some changes are pretty big. One of the big changes is that Process Servers are now allowed to electronically sign Returns

Beau Charlet June 13, 2019

3 Things to Do to Get the Best Service from Your Process Server

Any professional process server who is successful in their business will be able to successfully serve papers in a timely manner, without any help from you at all. However, you can speed up the time it takes to serve your papers and generally make the process server’s job easier by following just these three tips. Provide as Much Information as Possible Provide as much information as possible about where and when the individual to be served can be found. Providing

Beau Charlet May 20, 2019

May Newsletter

Message from the Founder The 2019 NAPPS Convention found it’s way to Orlando, FL this year. The Accurate Serve team was out in full force. The Convention kicked off Thursday May 2 with the annual NAPPS golf tournament. Accurate Serve put together one fierce foursome: Beau Charlet, Brandon Muscato, Brennan Fogarty and Derek Keating (see pic, pictured from left to right). The best ball tournament was won by this AS team with an amazing score of -10 under par. After

Beau Charlet May 15, 2019

Serving a Company in Care of an Agent

When you sue a company, an individual must still receive service of the papers. How that individual is related to the company and their role makes a difference in how and where papers can be served. It is important to understand the issues with serving a company in care of an agent, and what information you need to provide to your process server in order for service to be accurate. Is There a Registered Agent? A registered agent of a

Beau Charlet April 20, 2019

April Newsletter

Message from the Founder Recent FAPPS Convention & Learning Opportunities The Florida Association of Professional Process Servers (FAPPS) recently held their annual convention in Lake Mary, FL. The convention was well attended by the Accurate Serve family. Friday night’s reception leads in to the poker tournament where Team Member Josh Kes, from our Daytona Beach office, placed third. He has finished in the top 3, 2 of the past 3 years. Saturday’s events include educational classes, a luncheon and an

Beau Charlet April 15, 2019

March Newsletter

Message from the Founder It’s Official! We have exciting news, Accurate Serve of Gainesville will be open for business April 1, 2019. New Owner/Operator, Jared Williams, is currently attending franchise training. Jared is a great addition to the Accurate Serve family and we are happy to have him on board. Accurate Serve of Gainesville will cover the entire 8th Circuit, and Putnam County, for the AS team. So, if you are an Attorney in one of these counties: Alachua, Baker,

Beau Charlet March 19, 2019