Service of Process

Proof connects litigation teams with reliable process servers across the country and provides law firms with real-time tracking, upfront pricing, a clear user interface, and real-time updates from the field.

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What Is Service of Process?

Service of process is the procedure of formally delivering legal documents, such as summons, complaints, and subpoenas, to a defendant or witness.

Legal process service is a constitutional requirement that ensures due process. This stage of a legal proceeding ensures that defendants are aware of a legal action taken against them and allows for them to respond.

Every lawsuit starts here. Getting it right matters.

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How Law Firms Manage Service of Process

High-volume litigation teams can’t spend time and energy finding and booking process servers in different locations for all of their cases. Their clients won’t put up with incomplete documentation, compliance issues, or filing delays that arise from unvetted servers.   

Modern firms use technology to:

  • Assign and dispatch jobs instantly
  • Monitor serve attempts in real time
  • Receive compliant affidavits automatically
  • Manage hundreds of matters from one dashboard
  • Integrate with existing internal systems to save time and reduce errors

Why Litigation Teams Choose Proof

Proof provides best-in-class process server services

  • Affidavit-Ready Documentation
    Proof delivers court-ready affidavits of service that are correctly formatted, signed, and ready to file.
  • Streamlined Communication
    Attorneys, paralegals, and servers stay aligned in one portal. There are no back-and-forth emails, no lost updates.
  • Real-Time Job Visibility
    Users can track every serve attempt as it happens. GPS-verified updates. Timestamped activity logs. Full transparency from assignment to affidavit.
  • A Nationwide Network of Vetted Servers
    Every independent server in the Proof network is background-checked and held to strict standards of professionalism and accuracy.
  • Upfront, Transparent Pricing
    No hidden fees. No surprises. Know your cost before you place the order.

Proof by the Numbers

24,000+

legal professionals use Proof

2,600+

vetted process servers

50

states and territories

4.9

average Google rating (750+ reviews)

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