LOUISIANA PROCESS SERVER · ALL 64 PARISHES · STANDARD, RUSH & EMERGENCY
Professional Service of Legal Documents Throughout Louisiana.
Need court papers served in Louisiana?
The Process Server provides a centralized pathway to request professional service of process throughout Louisiana, including New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Bossier City, Monroe, Alexandria, Metairie, Kenner, Houma, Slidell, Hammond, Ruston, and communities across all 64 parishes.
Whether your assignment involves a citation and petition, subpoena, civil lawsuit, business defendant, eviction notice, family court proceeding, or another qualifying legal document, effective service begins with understanding Louisiana’s procedural requirements.
The issuing court. The legal documents. The recipient. The parish. The authorized method. The deadline.
Louisiana generally places responsibility for ordinary civil process service with the sheriff. Qualified private process servers may be appointed by the court under the circumstances established by Louisiana law.
We evaluate the applicable service method, qualified execution resources, scheduling requirements, and individualized pricing before confirming an assignment.
One statewide request pathway. Lawful execution. Documented results.
All 64 Parishes · Standard, Rush & Emergency · Court-Appropriate Proof · Individualized Quotes
64 PARISHES · JURISDICTION-AWARE COORDINATION
Louisiana is not simply another state on a national coverage list. Its legal system, parish-based administration, sheriff-service requirements and specialized courts affect how legal documents must be delivered.
New Orleans & Baton Rouge
Dense residential neighborhoods, corporate offices, government buildings and commercial properties create varied access conditions.
Shreveport & Bossier City
Business campuses, industrial facilities and residential communities near the Texas border require location-specific planning.
Lafayette & Acadiana
A combination of commercial, residential, industrial and rural service locations affects scheduling.
Lake Charles & Southwest Louisiana
Energy-industry sites, commercial properties and geographically dispersed addresses may require additional access planning.
Northern Louisiana & the Delta
Smaller communities, agricultural properties and service locations requiring additional travel planning.
The constant
Whatever the parish, execution authority is established before any attempt is scheduled.
Step 1
Review the Documents
Determine the court, proceeding and legal papers requiring service.
Step 2
Confirm the Parish
Identify the physical service address and corresponding parish.
Step 3
Establish the Authorized Method
Determine whether the assignment requires sheriff service, court-appointed private execution, or another lawful procedure.
Step 4
Evaluate Urgency
Review hearing dates, service-request deadlines and any conditions for expedited court appointments.
Step 5
Confirm Resources
Establish which qualified executing arrangement is available.
Step 6
Document the Outcome
Provide accurate records reflecting completed service or unsuccessful efforts.
Requests involving addresses throughout all 64 Louisiana parishes may be submitted for review.
Fulfillment is confirmed individually.
Parish-aware routing. Lawful execution. Accurate proof.
START YOUR ASSIGNMENT
Step 1
Legal Documents
Provide the citation and petition, subpoena, eviction notice, rule to show cause, family court documents, business litigation papers, or other qualifying legal documents.
Step 2
Recipient
Identify the individual or correct legal business entity requiring service. Include registered-agent information where available.
Step 3
Service Address
Provide the complete physical address, parish, city, ZIP code, apartment or suite number, and relevant access information.
Step 4
Issuing Court
Identify the district court, city court, parish court, justice of the peace court, federal court, or other issuing tribunal.
Step 5
Service History
Provide any sheriff return, unsuccessful attempts, previous service requests, or existing order appointing a private process server.
Step 6
Deadline
Include the filing date, citation-service request date, hearing date, subpoena appearance date, or other deadline.
Step 7
Priority
Select Standard, Rush, or Emergency review.
We assess the documents and applicable Louisiana procedure, identify the permitted execution arrangement, and confirm scope, scheduling, pricing and required proof.
SERVICE PRIORITY OPTIONS
Standard process service
For qualifying civil, business, subpoena and other legal-document assignments with ordinary scheduling flexibility.
Rush process service
For assignments requiring expedited coordination, including matters with upcoming hearings or previously unsuccessful service efforts.
Emergency process service
For qualifying urgent matters in which timing, court appointments or summary proceedings require immediate review.
Priority does not create authority
Service priority concerns the requested urgency. Louisiana law and any necessary judicial authorization control the available execution method.
Priority determines the requested urgency. Louisiana law and any necessary judicial authorization control the available execution method.
CIVIL LITIGATION · SUBPOENAS · EVICTIONS · BUSINESS SERVICE
The Process Server evaluates requests involving the following document categories.
Citations & Petitions
Initial Louisiana civil process requiring legally sufficient citation and service.
Civil Complaints
Qualifying federal court or other pleadings commencing legal proceedings.
Civil Subpoenas
Trial subpoenas, hearing subpoenas, deposition subpoenas and records-production demands.
District Court Documents
Civil petitions, court notices, motions requiring formal service and related papers.
City Court Documents
Qualifying civil claims, citations, judgments and other process.
Parish Court Documents
Papers issued in proceedings within parish court jurisdiction.
Justice of the Peace Documents
Qualifying small civil claims, citations and associated court process.
Family Court Documents
Divorce, custody, support and other eligible domestic relations papers.
Corporate Litigation
Documents involving corporations, LLCs, partnerships and registered agents.
Consumer Debt Litigation
Qualifying consumer credit, debt collection and creditors’ rights documents.
Landlord-Tenant Notices
Notices to vacate, qualifying lease termination notices and other legally required notices.
Eviction Proceedings
Rules to show cause, eviction-related citations and court orders.
Judgment Enforcement
Qualifying garnishment papers, judgment-debtor examinations and other authorized enforcement documents.
Protective Orders
Qualifying protective orders, temporary restraining orders and injunction-related papers.
Other Legal Documents
Additional documents requiring formal service or accurately documented delivery.
LA. C.C.P. ARTS. 1291 & 1293
Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Article 1291 establishes the ordinary rule. Except as otherwise provided by law, service is made by the sheriff of the parish where service is to occur or the parish where the action is pending.
Sheriff’s Office
The appropriate sheriff performs ordinary qualifying civil service under Louisiana law.
Private Process Servers
Article 1293 provides a procedure for court appointment of a qualified private person.
Special Appointments
The court may appoint a qualifying private person under the conditions established by the article.
Summary Proceedings
Different appointment provisions may apply to notices of summary proceedings and related subpoenas.
Subpoenas
Article 1355 establishes additional authority for qualifying private subpoena service.
Local Execution
The governing court, parish, process type and applicable appointment order determine the authorized arrangement.
Establish who is authorized to execute the particular process before confirming field service.
ARTICLE 1293 · SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS
Article 1293 creates several routes for appointing a qualified private process server.
Under Article 1293(A), a court appoints a qualifying private person on motion of a party when the sheriff has not completed service within ten days after receiving the process, or has made a return certifying that service could not be completed. The earlier qualifying event controls.
The appointed person must generally:
Age of majority
Have reached the age of majority.
Not a party
Not be a party to the case.
Louisiana residence
Reside in Louisiana.
Court qualification
Be considered qualified by the court.
Louisiana-licensed private investigators are presumed qualified under Article 1293(A).
Article 1293(B) gives the court discretion to appoint a qualified private person for a summary proceeding or related subpoena without requiring an initial unsuccessful sheriff attempt.
The motion must provide the reasons for bypassing sheriff service, supported by an affidavit showing urgency, knowledge of the recipient’s location or other good cause.
Article 1293(C) also permits appointment of a juridical person that selects a qualifying employee or agent to perform service.
We review sheriff-service history, the motion, court appointment and execution qualifications before arranging private service. The judicial appointment and governing statute establish the authority for the assignment.
ARTICLES 1231, 1232 & 1234
Personal Service
Under Article 1232, personal service occurs when the proper officer tenders the citation or other process to the intended recipient.
Domiciliary Service
Under Article 1234, domiciliary service occurs when the proper officer leaves the process at the defendant’s dwelling house or usual place of abode with a person who resides in that domiciliary establishment and is of suitable age and discretion.
The Residence Requirement
The person receiving domiciliary service must satisfy the statute’s residence requirement. The mere presence of a visitor does not establish proper domiciliary service.
Time of Service
Under Article 1231, qualifying personal and domiciliary service may be made at any time of day or night, including Sundays and holidays, except where otherwise provided by law.
Special Recipients
Other articles govern representatives, incarcerated persons and specialized circumstances.
Verify the location. Identify the legally sufficient recipient. Document the actual delivery method.
ARTICLE 1201 · 2026 AMENDMENT
Article 1201 establishes a key distinction between requesting service and completing service.
Ninety-Day Request Requirement
Service of citation generally must be requested on all named defendants within 90 days after commencement of the action.
Newly Added Defendants
Where an amended or supplemental petition names an additional defendant, the service request generally must occur within 90 days after that filing.
Actual Service
The statutory requirement addresses when service must be requested, rather than establishing a universal requirement that every defendant be successfully served within those 90 days.
2026 Fee-Payment Requirements
The 2026 amendment to Article 1201 addresses clerk-specified service fees. The clerk provides confirmation of the service request and a statement of initial fees, and initial fees generally must be paid within the 90-day service-request period.
Additional Fees
When the clerk identifies additional fees, payment is generally required within the original 90-day period or within 30 days after receiving the additional-fee statement, whichever is longer.
Qualifying Cost Waivers
The statute provides an exception for litigants permitted to proceed without payment of costs.
For each applicable civil service request, establish:
Filing date
The date the action commenced.
Service request date
The date service was requested with the clerk.
Clerk confirmation
The confirmation of the service request and the fee statement.
Initial service-fee status
Whether the initial fees were paid within the 90-day period.
Additional fee notices
Any supplemental statement and its payment window.
Sheriff-service status
Whether the sheriff has received, served, or returned the process.
Appointment motion
Any motion for a private appointment under Article 1293.
Judicial order
Any order appointing a private server or extending a deadline.
Timely execution begins with a properly documented service request.
ARTICLE 1001
Article 1001 establishes general answer periods for ordinary civil actions.
General Answer Period
A defendant generally must answer within 21 days after service of citation.
Discovery Served With Petition
When the plaintiff files and serves a discovery request with the petition, the answer period is generally 30 days after citation and the discovery request are served.
Exceptions
When a timely exception is filed and resolved, Article 1001 establishes additional response periods under the specified circumstances.
Specialized Courts
City courts, parish courts and justice of the peace courts have their own procedures.
Summary Proceedings
Evictions and other summary matters may have substantially different hearing or response schedules.
Our Standard
Record the actual service date accurately so the parties and court can apply the governing deadline.
ARTICLES 1351–1356
Louisiana Article 1355 governs service of qualifying civil subpoenas.
Ordinary Subpoena Service
Article 1355(A) generally provides that a subpoena is served and returned in the same manner and with the same effect as a citation.
Party as Witness
Where a party is summoned as a witness, the subpoena may be personally served on that party’s attorney of record.
Private Subpoena Service
Article 1355(B) permits a qualifying private person to serve a subpoena when the sheriff has not completed service within five days after receiving the subpoena, or has returned the subpoena certifying inability to serve.
The private person must generally:
Age of majority
Have reached the age of majority.
Not a party
Not be a party.
Louisiana residence
Reside in Louisiana.
Notarized Return
The private person must file a notarized return with the issuing court identifying the case, court, person served, service date and method.
Witness Fees
Article 1353 addresses prepayment of the applicable witness fees and expenses before issuance.
Records Subpoenas
Article 1354 governs subpoenas duces tecum requiring documents or other qualifying evidence.
Special Proceedings
Article 1293(B) provides a separate court-appointment pathway for qualifying summary proceedings and related subpoenas.
Confirm the issuing court, sheriff history, authorized server, subpoena command, witness fees, deadline and required return.
ARTICLE 4911 · $5,000 JUSTICE OF THE PEACE LIMIT
Louisiana does not have one universal statewide small claims court with identical monetary jurisdiction in every city.
Justice of the Peace Courts
Under Article 4911, justice of the peace courts generally have jurisdiction over qualifying civil disputes involving $5,000 or less.
Parish Courts
Article 4842 generally establishes a $20,000 monetary jurisdictional limit for parish courts, subject to other statutory provisions.
City Courts
Article 4843 establishes separate monetary limits depending on the court. The applicable limit varies by city court and statutory classification.
Justice of the Peace Citation
Article 4919 establishes the content and service requirements for qualifying justice of the peace citations.
Certified Mail
Article 4919(D) permits qualifying court-administered certified-mail service with return receipt requested.
Signed by Defendant
A proper certified-mail return receipt signed by the defendant is treated as personal service.
Signed by Another Person
The article provides that a properly addressed return receipt signed by a person other than the defendant is treated as domiciliary service.
Answer Period
Article 4920 generally requires an answer within ten days after citation service, with a distinct 15-day provision for specified Secretary of State service.
The Process Server evaluates the issuing court, amount in dispute, authorized service method, defendant, deadline and return requirements.
ARTICLES 1261–1267
Agent for Service of Process
Under Article 1261, service on a domestic or foreign corporation is ordinarily made by personal service on one of its agents for service of process.
Unavailable Corporate Agent
Where the registered agent is unavailable under the article’s conditions and documented diligence, qualifying alternatives may include an officer or director, an appropriate person identified in the last report filed with the Secretary of State, or an employee of suitable age and discretion at a location where the corporation regularly conducts business.
Secretary of State
Articles 1262 and 1267 establish specified procedures for service through the Louisiana Secretary of State after the required inability to complete ordinary entity service.
Agent for Service of Process
Article 1266 generally requires personal service on the LLC’s agent for service of process.
Unavailable LLC Agent
Where the statutory requirements are satisfied, service may proceed upon an appropriate manager, member or employee, depending on the LLC’s structure and the permitted procedure.
Secretary of State
Article 1267 establishes the specified procedure for service through the Louisiana Secretary of State after the required diligence.
Article 1263 provides separate service methods for partnerships.
Confirm before execution:
Legal business name
The name as registered with the Secretary of State.
Entity type
Corporation, LLC, partnership, or another form.
Registered agent
The agent currently on file.
Registered address
The registered office on record.
Authorized recipient
The person the article permits to receive process.
Applicable statute
The article that governs service on that entity type.
Required service documents
Every paper that must be delivered together.
Identify the entity. Confirm the authorized recipient. Document the legally sufficient method.
Entity records, registration status, and registered-agent information.
ARTICLES 4701–4703
Ordinary Notice to Vacate
Article 4701 generally requires written notice allowing at least five days from delivery for a tenant to vacate after the right of occupancy has ended.
Written Lease Waiver
A qualifying written waiver in the lease may eliminate the Article 4701 notice requirement.
Leases Without a Definite Term
The applicable lease termination notice may also serve as the notice to vacate.
Fixed-Term Leases
Article 4701 permits notice to vacate within the specified pre-expiration period.
Other Occupants
Article 4702 establishes a separate five-day notice for certain occupants who are not tenants after the purpose of occupancy has ceased.
Closed or Abandoned Premises
Article 4703 permits specified notices and papers to be attached to a door where the premises are abandoned or closed, or the tenant’s or occupant’s whereabouts are unknown.
Actual Delivery
The applicable notice, manner of delivery and factual circumstances must be established.
Our Standard
Review the notice, lease status, statutory basis, recipient, address and method before confirming execution.
ARTICLES 4731–4732
Filing for Possession
When the statutory notice has been given or validly waived and the occupant has lost the right to remain, Article 4731 permits the lessor or owner to initiate the appropriate summary proceeding.
Rule to Show Cause
The court issues a rule directing the occupant to explain why possession should not be delivered to the owner.
Grounds
The rule must identify the grounds for eviction.
Court Hearing
Under Article 4732, the court generally may not schedule the return of the rule earlier than the third day after service.
Actual Service Date
The service date is therefore important in determining whether the hearing complies with the applicable requirement.
Judgment
The court may render judgment of eviction after considering the case and the available defenses.
Documentation
Accurate service records should identify the documents, recipient, method, address, date and executing person.
Identify the actual rule to show cause, hearing date, proper service method and any special judicial authorization.
ARTICLES 4733–4734
Judgment of Eviction
The court determines whether the plaintiff is entitled to possession.
Twenty-Four-Hour Period
Under Article 4733, if the tenant or occupant does not comply within 24 hours after rendition of the judgment of eviction, the court must issue the appropriate warrant for possession.
Authorized Officers
The warrant is directed to the appropriate sheriff, constable, or marshal.
Execution Requirements
Article 4734 provides for execution of the warrant in the presence of two witnesses.
Recovery of Possession
The authorized officer follows the statutory procedure to restore possession.
Our Standard
The Process Server evaluates qualifying legal-document service separately from physical enforcement, which proceeds through the appropriate court and legally authorized officer.
DISTRICT COURTS · CITY COURTS · PARISH COURTS · JUSTICES OF THE PEACE
District Courts
Louisiana’s numbered judicial districts and specialized Orleans Parish courts exercise general trial jurisdiction in their respective proceedings.
Courts of Appeal
Louisiana maintains five courts of appeal.
Louisiana Supreme Court
Louisiana’s highest court.
City Courts
City courts hear qualifying civil disputes and other statutory matters within their respective jurisdictions.
Parish Courts
Parish courts exercise the jurisdiction established by statute.
Justice of the Peace Courts
Justice of the peace courts handle qualifying limited civil matters, including certain small claims and possession proceedings.
Federal Courts
Louisiana has three federal judicial districts: the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Louisiana. Federal civil service follows the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and applicable court orders.
Step 1
Identify the court
Establish the specific court and proceeding that issued the process.
Step 2
Confirm the parish
Verify the physical service location and corresponding parish.
Step 3
Establish the authorized server
Sheriff, court-appointed private person, or another lawful arrangement.
Step 4
Determine the method
Personal, domiciliary, entity service, or a specialized statutory procedure.
Step 5
Establish the deadline
Read the service-request, hearing and return dates together.
Step 6
Document the result
Complete the return or affidavit the court requires.
Official court information and published rules.
The state’s judicial branch directory.
DOCUMENTED DILIGENCE · LAWFUL EXECUTION
An unsuccessful effort may involve an inaccurate address, unavailable defendant, restricted access or lack of an eligible recipient.
Record the Effort
Document the actual date, time, location, observations and outcome.
Address Review
Lawful research may assist with locating a current service address.
Sheriff Return
For ordinary civil process, the sheriff’s unsuccessful return may establish eligibility for a motion under Article 1293.
Private Appointment
Where the statutory conditions are satisfied, the court may appoint a qualified private process server.
Summary Proceedings
A supported motion may permit earlier private appointment under Article 1293(B).
Business Defendants
Articles 1261 and 1266 establish alternatives where a registered agent cannot be served despite the required diligence.
Special Proceedings
Certain eviction, small claims and other matters have their own delivery methods.
Accurate diligence helps determine the lawful next action without misrepresenting the outcome.
LOUISIANA C.C.P. ARTS. 1292 & 1293
Sheriff’s Return
Under Article 1292, the sheriff records the date, place, manner and sufficient additional facts establishing compliance with the law. The return is signed and provided to the issuing clerk.
Private Service
Article 1293 establishes proof requirements for court-appointed private service. The executing person’s actual actions, recipient and delivery method must be established through the appropriate court documentation.
Subpoena Service
Article 1355(B) requires a notarized return for qualifying private subpoena service.
Protective Orders
Articles 1292 and 1293 contain additional expedited reporting provisions for specified protective orders and injunctions requiring entry into the Louisiana Protective Order Registry.
Unsuccessful Assignments
Accepted private assignments receive an appropriate sworn affidavit of non-service or diligence reflecting the actual efforts and outcome.
Filing
Court filing is coordinated when included in the accepted scope and handled through the applicable court procedure.
Truthful attempts. Accurate recipients. Correct dates. Court-appropriate proof.
Serving courts with integrity, clients with diligence, and individuals with dignity.
INDIVIDUALIZED QUOTES
A routine sheriff-service request in New Orleans may involve different procedures from an urgent private appointment in Baton Rouge or a remote residential address in northern Louisiana.
Parish
Location and geographic service requirements.
Documents
Citation, subpoena, rule to show cause, eviction notice or another legal paper.
Issuing Court
District court, city court, parish court, justice of the peace court or federal court.
Execution Authority
Sheriff, court-appointed private person or other lawful arrangement.
Service History
Prior sheriff efforts, returns and existing appointment orders.
Recipient
Individual, corporation, LLC, agent or other eligible person.
Access
Residential, commercial, multifamily or restricted-access property.
Priority
Standard, Rush or Emergency review.
Travel
Distance and available qualified personnel.
Documentation
Required return, affidavit, filing or other statutory record.
Additional Services
Lawful address research or court filing when accepted.
Each assignment receives a quote based on its actual requirements.
LAW FIRMS · CORPORATE LEGAL · LITIGATION SUPPORT
Law Firms
Civil litigation, subpoenas, business disputes and qualifying court documents.
Consumer Debt & Creditors’ Rights Counsel
Recurring litigation assignments requiring accurate recipient identification, service coordination and dependable documentation.
Corporate Legal Departments
Business litigation, registered-agent service and other qualifying legal-document delivery.
Property Managers & Landlords
Notices to vacate and court-issued eviction-related documents.
Government & Public Organizations
Qualifying assignments subject to applicable legal and procurement requirements.
Individuals
Self-represented litigants seeking proper service of legal papers.
Litigation-Support Companies
Single-recipient, multi-defendant and recurring assignments throughout Louisiana.
Larger programs may establish agreed standards for:
Parish routing
Which parishes and municipalities the program covers.
Court procedures
Return formats and local practices for the courts involved.
Service authority
Sheriff coordination, court appointment, or another lawful arrangement for each category.
Attempt reporting
What each attempt record must contain and when it is delivered.
Document handling
How papers, exhibits and fee tenders are received and returned.
Affidavits
Who prepares the return or affidavit and in what form.
Commercial terms
Volume, invoicing and payment arrangements for recurring work.
REQUEST · REVIEW · EXECUTE · DOCUMENT
Step 1
Submit the Legal Papers
Provide the documents, recipient, service address and deadline.
Step 2
Identify the Court and Parish
Verify the issuing tribunal and physical service location.
Step 3
Determine Execution Authority
Establish sheriff service, a qualified court appointment or another authorized procedure.
Step 4
Confirm Scope and Scheduling
Review the priority, resources, quote and required documentation.
Step 5
Execute and Record
Carry out the accepted lawful service plan and document the actual result.
Step 6
Deliver Proof
Provide the applicable return, affidavit or sworn non-service documentation.
STATEWIDE COVERAGE · ALL 64 PARISHES
Louisiana has 64 parishes rather than counties. The Process Server accepts qualifying requests involving service addresses in every Louisiana parish. The directory is organized into seven practical geographic regions for discovery and execution planning. Actual resources and legally authorized execution arrangements are confirmed by assignment.
64 parishes · 7 regions
Orleans Parish
New Orleans, Algiers, Lakeview, Gentilly, Uptown and surrounding neighborhoods.
Jefferson Parish
Metairie, Kenner, Gretna, Harahan, Westwego and Marrero.
St. Bernard Parish
Chalmette, Meraux, Arabi, Violet.
Plaquemines Parish
Belle Chasse, Port Sulphur, Buras, Venice.
St. Charles Parish
Destrehan, Luling, Hahnville, Norco.
St. John the Baptist Parish
LaPlace, Reserve, Garyville, Edgard.
St. Tammany Parish
Slidell, Covington, Mandeville, Madisonville.
Tangipahoa Parish
Hammond, Ponchatoula, Amite City, Kentwood.
Washington Parish
Bogalusa, Franklinton, Angie.
East Baton Rouge Parish
Baton Rouge, Central, Zachary, Baker.
West Baton Rouge Parish
Port Allen, Brusly, Addis.
Ascension Parish
Gonzales, Donaldsonville, Prairieville.
Livingston Parish
Denham Springs, Walker, Livingston.
Iberville Parish
Plaquemine, White Castle, St. Gabriel.
East Feliciana Parish
Clinton, Jackson, Slaughter.
West Feliciana Parish
St. Francisville and surrounding communities.
St. Helena Parish
Greensburg, Montpelier.
Pointe Coupee Parish
New Roads, Livonia, Morganza.
St. James Parish
Lutcher, Gramercy, Vacherie, Convent.
Lafayette Parish
Lafayette, Youngsville, Broussard, Carencro.
St. Martin Parish
Breaux Bridge, St. Martinville, Henderson.
St. Landry Parish
Opelousas, Eunice, Sunset, Washington.
Iberia Parish
New Iberia, Jeanerette, Loreauville.
St. Mary Parish
Morgan City, Franklin, Patterson, Berwick.
Vermilion Parish
Abbeville, Kaplan, Gueydan.
Acadia Parish
Crowley, Rayne, Church Point.
Evangeline Parish
Ville Platte, Mamou, Basile.
Assumption Parish
Napoleonville, Pierre Part, Paincourtville.
Lafourche Parish
Thibodaux, Raceland, Lockport, Galliano.
Terrebonne Parish
Houma, Gray, Schriever, Chauvin.
Calcasieu Parish
Lake Charles, Sulphur, Westlake, DeQuincy.
Cameron Parish
Cameron, Hackberry, Grand Chenier.
Jefferson Davis Parish
Jennings, Welsh, Lake Arthur.
Beauregard Parish
DeRidder, Merryville, Longville.
Allen Parish
Oakdale, Kinder, Oberlin.
Vernon Parish
Leesville, New Llano, Rosepine.
Rapides Parish
Alexandria, Pineville, Ball, Boyce.
Avoyelles Parish
Marksville, Bunkie, Mansura.
Grant Parish
Colfax, Pollock, Dry Prong.
Natchitoches Parish
Natchitoches, Campti, Clarence.
Sabine Parish
Many, Zwolle, Florien.
Red River Parish
Coushatta, Hall Summit.
Winn Parish
Winnfield, Atlanta, Calvin.
LaSalle Parish
Jena, Olla, Urania.
Catahoula Parish
Harrisonburg, Jonesville, Sicily Island.
Caddo Parish
Shreveport, Vivian, Blanchard, Greenwood.
Bossier Parish
Bossier City, Benton, Haughton, Plain Dealing.
Webster Parish
Minden, Springhill, Sibley.
DeSoto Parish
Mansfield, Stonewall, Logansport.
Claiborne Parish
Homer, Haynesville, Athens.
Bienville Parish
Arcadia, Ringgold, Gibsland.
Lincoln Parish
Ruston, Grambling, Choudrant.
Union Parish
Farmerville, Bernice, Marion.
Ouachita Parish
Monroe, West Monroe, Sterlington.
Richland Parish
Rayville, Delhi, Mangham.
Franklin Parish
Winnsboro, Wisner, Gilbert.
Caldwell Parish
Columbia, Grayson, Clarks.
Tensas Parish
St. Joseph, Newellton, Waterproof.
Concordia Parish
Vidalia, Ferriday, Clayton.
Morehouse Parish
Bastrop, Mer Rouge, Bonita.
East Carroll Parish
Lake Providence, Transylvania.
West Carroll Parish
Oak Grove, Epps, Forest.
Madison Parish
Tallulah, Delta, Mound.
Jackson Parish
Jonesboro, Hodge, Quitman.
64 Louisiana Parishes · Seven Geographic Regions · One Statewide Request Pathway
Parish URL standard
Substantive parish pages use /{parish-name}-parish-la and an H1 of “Process Server in {Parish Name} Parish, Louisiana.” For Terrebonne Parish the canonical slug is /terrebonne-parish-la. City pages use /{city}-la and an H1 of “Process Server in {City}, Louisiana.”
Browse all parishes
The national county directory remains in place and lists Louisiana parish entries under their correct legal names, linking to each published destination.
Browse the national directory →Louisiana uses parishes, not counties
NEW ORLEANS · BATON ROUGE · SHREVEPORT · LAFAYETTE
New Orleans
Orleans Parish civil litigation, business service, residential assignments, subpoenas and court-related documents.
Baton Rouge
East Baton Rouge Parish commercial, residential, corporate and government-related service requests.
Shreveport
Caddo Parish business litigation, residential assignments and qualifying civil process.
Lafayette
Lafayette Parish commercial, business, residential and litigation-support assignments.
Lake Charles
Calcasieu Parish industrial, residential and commercial service requests.
Bossier City
Bossier Parish residential, business and court-related service.
Kenner
Jefferson Parish residential, commercial and business-service assignments.
Metairie
Jefferson Parish corporate, residential and commercial service locations.
Monroe
Ouachita Parish civil and business-service requests.
West Monroe
Ouachita Parish residential and commercial assignments.
Alexandria
Rapides Parish civil, residential and business service.
Houma
Terrebonne Parish commercial, residential and court-related service.
Slidell
St. Tammany Parish residential and commercial assignments.
Hammond
Tangipahoa Parish business, residential and university-area service.
Ruston
Lincoln Parish commercial and residential service requests.
Sulphur
Calcasieu Parish residential and industrial-area assignments.
Gretna
Jefferson Parish civil, commercial and court-related service.
Covington
St. Tammany Parish business and residential service.
Mandeville
St. Tammany Parish residential and corporate assignments.
Thibodaux
Lafourche Parish civil and business-service requests.
New Iberia
Iberia Parish residential, commercial and regional service.
Opelousas
St. Landry Parish legal-document service.
Natchitoches
Natchitoches Parish residential and commercial assignments.
Denham Springs
Livingston Parish residential and business-service requests.
Prairieville
Ascension Parish residential and commercial service.
Gonzales
Ascension Parish business and residential assignments.
Zachary
East Baton Rouge Parish legal-document service.
Crowley
Acadia Parish business and residential requests.
Jennings
Jefferson Davis Parish service requests.
DeRidder
Beauregard Parish civil and residential assignments.
Morgan City
St. Mary Parish industrial, commercial and residential service.
Abbeville
Vermilion Parish legal-document service.
Bogalusa
Washington Parish residential and business service.
Bastrop
Morehouse Parish civil and residential assignments.
Vidalia
Concordia Parish regional service requests.
City URL standard
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Greater New Orleans
Residential neighborhoods, commercial towers, multifamily properties, industrial locations and river crossings may influence access and scheduling.
Baton Rouge & Surrounding Parishes
Government buildings, corporate offices, residential developments and industrial corridors require location-specific planning.
Acadiana
Commercial districts, university-area properties, agricultural communities and dispersed residences create varied service environments.
Lake Charles & Southwest Louisiana
Industrial facilities, energy-sector properties, residential communities and coastal locations may require additional access planning.
Shreveport–Bossier
Commercial properties, industrial facilities, residential neighborhoods and border-area geography influence execution.
Monroe & North Louisiana
Smaller communities, agricultural properties and regional travel distances may affect scheduling.
Coastal & Rural Parishes
Waterways, bridges, restricted-access properties, isolated roads and severe-weather conditions can affect service logistics.
Access conditions
Secured buildings, gated communities and restricted industrial sites are confirmed before an attempt is scheduled.
Verify the physical location. Confirm the appropriate executing authority. Document relevant access conditions accurately.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes. Requests involving all 64 Louisiana parishes may be submitted for review. Availability and execution arrangements are confirmed individually.
Louisiana has 64 parishes.
Louisiana uses parishes instead of counties.
Article 1291 generally assigns ordinary civil service to the sheriff of the parish where service is made or where the action is pending.
Yes. Article 1293 permits qualifying private persons to be appointed by the court under the applicable conditions.
Private service authority depends on Louisiana law and the relevant court appointment.
Article 1293(A) generally permits appointment when the sheriff has not served within ten days after receipt or has filed an unsuccessful return, whichever qualifying event occurs first.
Article 1293(B) permits a court, on an appropriate supported motion, to appoint a qualified private person for specified summary proceedings or related subpoenas without requiring the sheriff to attempt service first.
Article 1293 provides that a Louisiana-licensed private investigator is presumed qualified for the specified private process-serving duties.
Yes. Article 1293(C) permits a qualifying business entity to be appointed and use an eligible employee or agent.
Article 1232 generally defines personal service as tendering the citation or process directly to the intended recipient.
Article 1234 permits qualifying service at the defendant’s dwelling or usual abode with a person of suitable age and discretion residing there.
The statute requires the recipient to reside in the domiciliary establishment.
Article 1231 permits qualifying personal and domiciliary service at any time, including nights, Sundays and holidays, except where another law provides otherwise.
Article 1201 generally requires the request within 90 days after the action begins.
Article 1201 focuses on when service is requested. Timely request requirements must be distinguished from actual successful delivery.
Yes. Article 1201 was amended in 2026 to address initial and additional clerk-specified service-fee payments.
Generally within the initial 90-day period or within 30 days after receiving the additional-fee statement, whichever is longer.
Article 1001 generally provides 21 days after citation service, with a 30-day period in qualifying cases where discovery is filed and served with the petition.
Article 1355(B) permits an eligible adult nonparty Louisiana resident to serve a qualifying subpoena after the sheriff has not served it within five days or has returned it unsuccessful.
Yes. Article 1355(B) requires the specified notarized return.
Justice of the peace courts generally handle qualifying claims of $5,000 or less.
No. Article 4843 establishes different jurisdictional limits for different city courts.
Article 4919 permits qualifying court-administered certified-mail service.
Article 4920 generally provides ten days after service, with a distinct 15-day period for specified Secretary of State service.
Yes. Articles 1261 and 1266 generally provide for service upon their authorized agents for service of process.
The relevant statute provides alternative methods after the required diligence and conditions are satisfied.
Article 4701 generally requires at least five days’ notice to vacate, subject to statutory exceptions and qualifying written lease waivers.
Article 4701 recognizes a qualifying written waiver contained in the lease.
Article 4703 permits the specified door-attachment method when the premises are abandoned or closed, or the tenant’s or occupant’s whereabouts are unknown.
Article 4732 generally requires the rule to show cause to be returnable no earlier than the third day after service.
Article 4733 establishes a 24-hour period after rendition of the eviction judgment before issuance of the warrant when possession has not been surrendered.
Article 4734 assigns execution to the appropriate sheriff, constable or marshal in the presence of two witnesses.
Attempts are documented. Further lawful efforts or the appropriate court-appointment procedure may be evaluated.
Yes. Qualifying recurring programs can be evaluated based on parish coverage, legal requirements, execution resources and documentation.
Yes. Requests may be submitted for expedited review, with actual execution subject to legal authority and personnel availability.
Yes. Online requests may be submitted at any time.
Pricing is individualized according to the court, parish, documents, execution method, urgency and accepted scope.
Accepted assignments receive the applicable documentation reflecting the actual outcome.
Court filing is coordinated where included in the accepted assignment.
STATE LAW · CIVIL PROCEDURE · COURTS
The official source for the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure.
The 90-day service request and the 2026 service-fee provisions.
General and discovery-accompanied answer periods.
Time of service, including nights, Sundays and holidays.
Tender of the citation or process to the intended recipient.
Delivery at the dwelling to a resident of suitable age and discretion.
Service on a corporation’s agent for service of process.
Service on an LLC’s agent for service of process.
The statutory procedure after the required diligence.
The ordinary rule that service is made by the sheriff.
Return contents and reporting requirements.
Appointment after unsuccessful sheriff service, summary proceedings, and business entities.
Prepayment of witness fees and expenses.
Ordinary subpoena service and private subpoena service with a notarized return.
The five-day notice and qualifying lease waiver.
Notice for occupants who are not tenants.
Attachment where premises are abandoned or closed, or whereabouts are unknown.
Commencement of the summary possession proceeding.
The return date requirement measured from service.
The 24-hour period after rendition of the eviction judgment.
Execution by the authorized officer in the presence of two witnesses.
The parish court monetary jurisdictional limit.
City court limits, which vary by court.
The $5,000 justice of the peace civil limit.
Citation content, certified mail, and how a signed receipt is treated.
The ten-day answer period and the specified 15-day provision.
Official court information and published rules.
The state’s judicial branch directory.
Entity records, registration status and registered-agent information.
The state’s own listing of its 64 parishes.
Court structure cited
Articles cited
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