Process Serving in Gilbert, Arizona
Professional, Reliable, and Certified Process Servers
At Covert Special Investigations, we provide professional and dependable process serving in Chandler, AZ. With over 20 years of multi-state investigative experience, our licensed process servers deliver court documents promptly, accurately, and in compliance with Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure.
What is Service of Process?
Service of Process is the official way of giving someone notice that they are involved in a legal matter. It means delivering important court papers — like a summons, subpoena, or complaint — directly to the person or business named in the case. This makes sure they know what the case is about and gives them a fair chance to respond, which is required before the case can move forward in court.
Why Choose Us?
At Covert Special Investigations, we combine over 20 years of licensed investigative experience with fast, reliable service tailored to your needs. Our process servers are professional, discreet, and equipped to handle everything from standard service to hard-to-serve cases. We offer same-day and rush options, provide detailed affidavits of service, and back every job with the expertise of a multi-state investigative firm you can trust.
Are you trying to serve someone who is evading service?
WE ARE YOUR
EXPERTS IN HARD-TO-SERVE CASES
FAQs About Process Serving
❓ What types of documents can be served?
We serve a wide range of legal documents, including Summonses, Complaints, Subpoenas, Divorce and Custody Papers, Eviction Notices, Restraining Orders, Injunctions Against Harassment, Notice of Claim and other court filings. If you’re not sure whether your paperwork qualifies, contact us and we can help you navigate this process.
❓ How long does process serving take?
Standard service usually can be completed within 3–5 days, but we also offer same-day and rush service in and across the state/valley (Phoenix/Tucson Metro area). Turnaround times may vary depending on the location of the recipient and whether the person is actively avoiding service. We can also arrange for out of area or out of state service for you as well.
❓ What happens if the person avoids being served?
Our licensed investigators and process servers specialize in “hard-to-serve” cases. We use advanced skip-tracing tools, surveillance techniques, and professional persistence to locate individuals who may be hiding or trying to evade service. Every attempt is documented to ensure compliance with court rules.
❓ Will I receive proof that service was completed?
Yes. After service is successfully made, we provide a signed Certificate or Affidavit of Service (depending on what is required) that details when, where, and how the documents were delivered. This certificate / affidavit can be filed with the court as proof that the individual or business was properly served.
How Covert is Different from High-Volume Servers
Many high-volume process serving companies take a “knock and leave” approach — making a single attempt and moving on so that they can "hit" as many doors/houses as possible in a day. At Covert Special Investigations, we take the time to ensure your documents are delivered properly and lawfully.
Our diligence sets us apart:
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We talk to neighbors and gather useful information when the subject isn’t immediately available.
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We will document license plates to help confirm residency or vehicle ownership (when requested).
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If the subject has moved, we perform skip-traces using advanced investigative databases to locate them.
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We conduct stakeouts when necessary, ensuring the subject is served rather than missed.
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We serve individuals not only at their home, but also at their place of employment, while grocery shopping, at a child’s sporting event, or even during school drop-offs.
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Most importantly, we work with you to develop a service strategy that increases the likelihood of successful service.
This comprehensive approach means you’re not just hiring a process server — you’re partnering with a licensed investigative firm that is committed to getting the job done right. Because we provide a greater service than a high volume shop, we do not try to compete with their pricing model. Many of our clients tell us, they wish they had used us to begin with, instead of using us as a last resort after they have already hired multiple companies who were unsuccessful. Its the Covert way, we like to refer to ourselves as the Hide and Seek Champions.
Covert vs High-Volume Process Servers
Covert Special Investigations
✅ Licensed & experienced investigators, not just “paper pushers”
✅ Talk to neighbors and gather information when subject isn’t home
✅ Document license plates to confirm ownership (when requested)
✅ Perform skip-traces if the subject has moved
✅ Conduct stakeouts to ensure successful service
✅ Serve at residence, workplace, stores, schools, or public locations
✅ Work with clients to develop a custom service strategy
Typical High-Volume Servers
❌ Knock once or twice and leave a note
❌ No follow-up or effort to confirm residency
❌ Rarely attempt skip-tracing if subject has moved
❌ No surveillance or stakeout capability
❌ Limited to home address service only
❌ “One-size-fits-all” approach with little client input
The Covert Difference: We don’t stop at the first attempt. Our licensed investigators use every available tool to ensure your documents are served properly and on time.
💵 Get an Accurate Quote for Process Serving
Every service of process job is unique, and pricing can vary depending on several factors:
🔷 Location & Distance – how far the subject is from the courthouse or service area
🔷 Document Volume – the number of pages to be served
🔷 Format – black & white vs. color documents
🔷 Digital Evidence – whether media files must be transferred and included with the paperwork
🔷 Multiple Subjects/Entities – whether more than one party must be served
🔷 Service Locations – if all subjects are at one address or spread across multiple locations
We gather as much detail as possible upfront to provide the most accurate quote. Our base price is $154 per serve, and additional variables may increase the final cost.
I'm so pleased with the outcome of the service I received from this company I felt that I was in good hands the very moment I spoke with the investigator about my inquiry and was treated with compassion and understanding for my particular concern as I knew from my conversation that experience with my kind of delicate situation was being dealt with a top of the line work ethic I definitely recommend this company to anyone who has a curiosity to locate a loved one no matter how difficult it may seem to be due to mountains of paperwork or sealed records this is the only company you'll need to resolve your concerns I recommend you hire this motivated and highly effective company Thank you Brian for your help with this matter it's a life changer and I will never forget you you are a super star and I appreciate all your efforts sincerely Kim Beatty and family
Kim S Beatty
2025-07-21
Amazing service and results so very thankful and happy you would never regret hiring him.
April Beatty
2025-07-21
I needed help getting court documents served for Family Court hearing and didn't have my Ex's home address. I was told from the court that I would need to hire a private investigator to find her and serve the paperwork. I was so concerned since I had no idea about the entire process. I found CSI on a Google search and they were local to me, so I called them. When I called they were very helpful and answered all my questions and put my concerns at ease. I was able to go in and meet the same day I called, amazingly they were also able to sever the documents the same day too! I got a call saying that they were waiting to approach her and I got a call shortly after they gave her the court documents. I'm extremely thankful I found CSI and all the support they gave throughout the day as is progressed. I highly recommend there services and would use them again in a heartbeat!
Joseph D
2025-05-29
📞 Ready to Get the Job Done Right?
If you’re ready to work with a professional investigative firm that ensures your documents are served properly, contact us today:
👉 Call 480-681-7550, option 4
👉 Or Click Here to Assign a Case & Upload Your Documents
One of our licensed professionals will review your submission and contact you promptly with a custom quote for your case.