Local Coverage
DeSoto County, Mississippi is served by its own Circuit and Chancery Courts. Our local agents are familiar with this court's filing requirements and can execute personal service, substitute service, or skip tracing anywhere in DeSoto County, returning a sworn proof of service that meets Mississippi's evidentiary standard.
Service Methods Available
Direct, in-hand delivery of the summons and complaint to the named party at any address within DeSoto County, the primary and most reliable method of service.
Start personal service in DeSoto County →Where personal service proves impractical after reasonable attempts, Mississippi's rules permit substitute service on a qualifying adult at the defendant's residence or place of business within DeSoto County.
Discuss substitute service eligibility →When a defendant can't be located at a known address, our investigative team conducts a documented search across DeSoto County to establish a current, serviceable address.
Request a locate investigation →Local Court Directory
Circuit Court
2535 Highway 51 South, Hernando, MS 38632
(601) 359-3694
M-F: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Visit court website →Common Questions
Civil matters in DeSoto County are handled by the Mississippi Circuit or Chancery Court — see the Local Court Directory above for exact address and contact information.
Yes, our network covers all of DeSoto County, Mississippi.
A sworn affidavit of service documenting when, where, and how the documents were delivered, meeting Mississippi's evidentiary standard.
Talk to our team about service of process in DeSoto County, Mississippi.