What Is Standard Process Service?
Standard process service is the legal act of formally delivering court documents — summons, complaints, subpoenas, writs, injunctions, and notices — to an individual or entity named in a legal proceeding. Under Florida law, process service must be performed by a certified process server or law enforcement officer to be legally valid.
Lightning Legal Process Service performs all service under Florida Statute §48.031, ensuring that every serve meets the procedural requirements for your court and case type. Every attempt is GPS-time-stamped and documented in a notarized Affidavit of Service delivered within 24 hours.
Documents We Serve
- Summons and complaints (civil and family court)
- Subpoenas (deposition, records, trial)
- Injunctions and restraining orders
- Writs of garnishment and execution
- Eviction notices and unlawful detainer
- Notices of hearing and lis pendens
- Demand letters and legal notices
- Family court documents (divorce, custody, child support)
- Probate and estate notices
Types of Service We Perform
Personal Service
Direct delivery to the named individual per Florida Statute §48.031(1)(a). The strongest form of service — documented with a physical description of the person served and witnessed by our certified server.
Substitute Service
When the recipient is not present, service may be made on a person of suitable age and discretion residing at the address per Florida Statute §48.031(1)(b). Fully documented with name and relationship of person served.
Service by Posting
When no person is available at the address after multiple attempts, service by posting at the door is available for certain case types per Florida statute, combined with first-class mail.
Ready to get started? Call 305-537-3225 or submit a service request and we will have your documents served today.