Civil Process Server Training

Become a Certified Process Server in Texas
Emerald Shield Academy provides specialized training for individuals seeking to serve legal documents professionally. Our program prepares you to meet all Texas state requirements for process servers, ensuring you can perform duties legally and effectively.

Why Train as a Process Server?

✅ Flexible Career – Set your own schedule and workload
✅ Legal Expertise – Master Texas civil procedure rules
✅ Court-Approved – Meets all state certification standards
✅ High Demand – Essential service for law firms and courts

Texas Process Server Training Curriculum

Core Legal Knowledge

• Texas Rules of Civil Procedure

• Proper service methods (personal, substituted, posted)

• Prohibited practices and ethical guidelines

• Handling evasive defendants

Practical Field Training

• Document preparation and verification

• Locating hard-to-find recipients

• Safety protocols during service

• Affidavit completion and filing

Business Fundamentals

• Setting up a process serving business

• Fee structures and invoicing

• Marketing to law firms and agencies

Texas Certification Requirements

To serve legal documents in Texas, you must:
✔ Be 18+ years old
✔ Pass criminal background check
✔ Complete approved training (minimum 6 hours)
✔ Register with county if required (varies by jurisdiction)

Who Should Attend?

• Private investigators expanding services

• Legal professionals seeking side income

• Security guards transitioning to court-related work

• Individuals wanting flexible law-adjacent careers