Local Coverage
Smith County, Texas is served by its own District Court. Our local agents are familiar with this court's filing requirements and can execute personal service, substitute service, or skip tracing anywhere in Smith County, returning a sworn proof of service that meets Texas's evidentiary standard.
Service Methods Available
Direct, in-hand delivery of the summons and complaint to the named party at any address within Smith County, the primary and most reliable method of service.
Start personal service in Smith County →Where personal service proves impractical after reasonable attempts, Texas's rules permit substitute service on a qualifying adult at the defendant's residence or place of business within Smith County.
Discuss substitute service eligibility →When a defendant can't be located at a known address, our investigative team conducts a documented search across Smith County to establish a current, serviceable address.
Request a locate investigation →Local Court Directory
District Court
100 N Broadway Ave, Tyler, TX 75702
(512) 463-1312
M-F: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Visit court website →Common Questions
Civil matters in Smith County are handled by the Texas District Court — see the Local Court Directory above for exact address and contact information.
Yes, our network covers all of Smith County, Texas.
A sworn affidavit of service documenting when, where, and how the documents were delivered, meeting Texas's evidentiary standard.
Talk to our team about service of process in Smith County, Texas.