Constable Service of Process
Civil process and legal-document delivery by a Massachusetts constable, for documents and addresses within the constable’s lawful authority.
Massachusetts · Reviewed before acceptance
Massachusetts Civil Process & Constable Services
Send your documents securely. Every request is reviewed according to the document, the service location, the deadline and the applicable authority — and you know where it stands before any work begins.
- 01Request
Secure submission - 02Review
Document, place, date, authority - 03Attempt
On the accepted plan - 04Return
Completion record
- Secure document intakeEncrypted uploads, never ordinary email attachments.
- Authority reviewed firstChecked before an assignment is accepted.
- Documented attemptsEach attempt recorded and reported.
- Secure completion recordsReturns delivered through your portal.
Civil process services
Choose the document. We review the assignment.
Each service has its own request form with the questions that matter for that document. Available services depend on the facts of each request.
Summons and Complaints
Service of a summons and complaint in a Massachusetts civil action, reviewed against the court, the amount at issue and the service address.
Subpoena Service
Service of Massachusetts and federal civil subpoenas — testimony, deposition and records — with witness-fee and mileage instructions reviewed up front.
Notice to Quit Service
Documented delivery of a notice to quit already prepared by the landlord or counsel, with a constable’s return describing the delivery.
Summary Process and Eviction-Related Documents
Service of summary process summonses and complaints and related court documents, timed against the entry date.
Notices, Demands and Letters
Documented delivery of notices, demands and legal correspondence, subject to document-type and geographic review.
Court-Appointed Service
If a court has appointed or authorized a particular server, send the signed order with the documents so the assignment can be reviewed against its exact terms.
Rush and Urgent Service Requests
Time-sensitive requests receive priority review when capacity, legal timing, document readiness and travel permit. Same-day action is confirmed only on acceptance.
Coverage and Quote Review
Not sure which category applies? Send the document type, city, ZIP code, deadline and number of recipients for an initial review.
A Massachusetts constable
Accountable, and careful about authority.
Civil Constable holds a Massachusetts constable appointment. That is the starting point for every review — not a promise of statewide authority.
Each request is checked against the document, the service location, the deadline and the applicable source of authority before anything is accepted. When an assignment needs a court order or another qualified provider, we say so plainly.
From intake to return
Clear from submission through completion.
Nothing is assumed. You see each stage, and work begins only after you accept a written scope.
- Step 1
Submit securely
Documents, address, deadline, court information and instructions through the service’s own form.
- Step 2
Eligibility review
Document category, geography, dates, apparent authority, recipient details and operational risks.
- Step 3
Scope and quote
If the assignment can be accepted, you receive the scope, price and timing to authorize.
- Step 4
Attempts and updates
Attempts follow the accepted plan; activity is recorded and reported to authorized contacts.
- Step 5
Return or record
The applicable return, affidavit or completion record, delivered as agreed.
Professional and individual requesters
Built for matters that can’t disappear into an inbox.
Attorneys and law firms
Matter references, authorized contacts, billing details, deadline and event-date review, documented attempts and secure delivery of returns — in one structured intake.
Landlords and property managers
Documented delivery of notices you or your attorney have prepared, and service of summary process documents timed against the entry date. We don’t select notices or calculate legal dates.
Also serving businesses, agencies, out-of-state firms with Massachusetts matters, and self-represented parties with documents already prepared.
Authority before assumptions
Coverage is reviewed, not assumed.
Civil Constable reviews requests from across Massachusetts. A location appearing within an operational service area doesn’t automatically establish legal authority for every document.
Depending on the assignment, authority may come from a constable appointment, a court rule, a specific court order or another applicable source. Some requests may be accepted after review; others need additional authorization, coordination with another qualified provider, or referral.
Accepted after review
The document, location, deadline and source of authority support accepting the assignment.
Additional authorization
A signed court order or other authorization is needed before the assignment can proceed.
Coordinated or referred
The request falls outside available authority, geography or capacity and may be routed to an appropriate provider.
Document Center
Forms, instructions and secure submission.
Browse subpoena, notice and motion templates and official federal subpoena forms. Fill supported forms in your browser, download a completed copy, and send it to us securely.
- Every form labelled as official or as a Civil Constable template
- Fill online on any device — your entries stay in your browser until you choose to send them
- Clear signing instructions where ink signatures, issuers or notaries are required
Most requested forms
Download the blank PDF, or fill, sign and send it online.
Residential notice to quit for nonpayment of rent, with statutory cure-rights language referencing G.L. c. 186, §§ 11 and 12.
Residential notice terminating a tenancy at will, referencing the notice periods in G.L. c. 186, § 12.
Commands production of documents, ESI or tangible things in a Massachusetts civil action without personal appearance (Mass. R. Civ. P. 45).
Motion asking the court to appoint a named individual as special process server under Mass. R. Civ. P. 4(c).
Official federal form for a subpoena to testify at a hearing or trial in a U.S. District Court civil action.
All 12 forms in one place
Search subpoenas, notices, motions and official federal forms — fill, sign and send any of them online.
Templates are general forms, not legal advice. Each form page explains who signs it and how. Browse the full Document Center.
Common questions
Before starting your request.
Straight answers about acceptance, coverage, timing and documents.
All frequently asked questions
Does submitting the form mean my assignment has been accepted?
No. Submission confirms that we received your request for review. An assignment is accepted only after its document, location, timing, authority and operational requirements have been reviewed and you have approved the written scope or quote. You receive a reference number immediately and an email confirming receipt.
Can Civil Constable serve documents anywhere in Massachusetts?
Not automatically — it depends on the document and the source of authority. Under G.L. c. 41, § 92, a constable’s statutory authority to serve civil process applies within the appointing city or town. Some documents can lawfully be served by others — for example, Massachusetts civil subpoenas may be served by a non-party adult under Rule 45(c) — and a court can appoint a special process server under Rule 4(c). An assignment may be accepted under applicable authority, may require a court order or other authorization, or may be referred. See Coverage and Authority.
Can you guarantee that the recipient will be personally served?
No. We can agree to a lawful attempt plan and a communication standard, but we can’t control a recipient’s availability, and we can’t guarantee personal service, court acceptance or a particular legal outcome.
Do you provide same-day or rush service?
Rush requests receive priority review, but availability isn’t confirmed until the complete documents, service location, deadline, authority, travel and current capacity have been evaluated. A request marked urgent is not automatically accepted. Use the rush request form, then call us if your deadline is within hours.
Can Civil Constable tell me which notice or court form to use?
No. Civil Constable is not a law firm and does not select legal forms, calculate legal deadlines or provide legal strategy. For legal guidance, contact a licensed Massachusetts attorney. The Massachusetts courts also offer free procedural help through Court Service Centers.
Should I email my legal documents?
No. Upload sensitive documents through the secure request form or your portal. Uploaded files are encrypted at rest and are not attached to ordinary emails. Use email and the contact form only for non-sensitive questions.
How much does civil process service cost?
Pricing depends on the document, address, distance, deadline, number of recipients, attempt plan, mailing requirements, witness fees, wait time, return method and any rush handling. Submit the assignment details to receive a written quote. Any statutory fee component is identified separately from operational charges. See Pricing Factors.
Ready to send the assignment?
Have the documents, complete service address, deadline, court information and special instructions ready. We review every request before confirming whether it can be accepted.