CODEX Legal Services Training Center

Process servers are needed in an assortment of tasks such as filing court papers, serving legal documents, and document retrieval. Their principal job is to deliver or “serve” legal documents to a defendant or person involved in a court case. After serving any legal documents, process servers have to deliver actual evidence that the legal papers were served. The verification that is offered is referred to as a return of service or affidavit of service, which must be notarized and processed with the court.​

Step-by-Step Process:
Orientation Course: Complete our 7-hour state approved Process Server Orientation Course, and successfully pass the final examination.

Application: Complete the online application on the Texas JBCC Process Server website.

Fee: Pay a $200 application fee to JBCC when you submit your application.

Background Check: Setup your fingerprinting appointment through the JBCC website. Pay the private vendor to complete your fingerprints, which will then be forwarded to the DPS to conduct your background check. Results will be forwarded to JBCC.

Approval Process: Wait for your application determination to complete. You will receive an email or mailed communication from JBCC with your determination and approval for your 2-year certification.

You have 90 days from the date of enrollment to complete the online self-study course. The system allows you to start the class, save the class, exit the system, and return back to continue your session. If your 90 day time limit expires, you will have to re-apply and pay the course fee again.

Once you successfully complete the 7-hour course and successfully pass the final exam with at least an 80% passing grade, the course administration will generate your certificate and send it to your email address on file. The course certificate is good for up-to 1 year from the date of completion, per JBCC rules.

Yes! Our online course is mobile and tablet friendly. You can continue to learn on the go. Start your progress on one device and continue on another device.

Yes. You are required to be at least 18 years of age. You must also complete a civil process service educational course approved by the Commission no more than one year after filing your Process Server application.

Yes, you will be required to have a valid driver's license issued by the state to become a legal process server in Texas.