Additional Defendant Service in Sacramento
When your case involves more than one defendant, each additional party must be individually served with the correct legal documents. Sacramento Registered Process Server handles additional defendant service throughout Sacramento County.
Additional Defendant Service in Sacramento
When your case involves more than one defendant, each additional party must be individually served with the correct legal documents. Sacramento Registered Process Server handles additional defendant service throughout Sacramento County and the surrounding region.
Adding a defendant to an existing case requires serving them with the summons, complaint, and any amended pleadings. The rules for service are the same as for the original defendant — personal service is required unless the court authorizes an alternative method. We handle the logistics so you can focus on your case.
How It Works
Step 1 — Submit Your Documents
Upload the amended complaint, summons, and any related filings through our intake form. Include details for each additional defendant.
Step 2 — We Serve Each Defendant
Our registered process server personally delivers the documents to each additional defendant at their known address.
Step 3 — You Receive Proof of Service
You receive a separate signed Proof of Service for each defendant served — court-ready and delivered to your inbox.
Pricing
Standard document delivery is a flat-rate service
All document types accepted — no extra charge for complex documents
Standard
5 business days.
- Multiple service attempts at varying times and days to maximize successful delivery
- No hidden fees or mileage charges within Sacramento
- Court-ready proof of service included
Expedited
3 business days.
- Multiple service attempts at varying times and days to maximize successful delivery
- Ideal when your court date is within the next few weeks and you need a tighter turnaround
- Court-ready proof of service included
Rush
24 Hours.
- Priority same-day/next-day service for urgent deadlines
- A registered process server is assigned and begins attempts immediately upon receipt
- Court-ready proof of service included upon completion
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to serve an additional defendant?
Each additional defendant is $40 on top of your base service tier. So if you have standard service at $99 and need two additional defendants served, the total would be $99 + $40 + $40 = $179.
Do you serve each defendant separately?
Yes. California law requires each defendant to be individually served. We provide a separate Proof of Service for each person served.
What if the additional defendants are at different addresses?
No problem. We serve each defendant at their known address, whether that’s a home, workplace, or other location. Multiple addresses don’t change the per-defendant pricing.
Can you serve an amended complaint on a new defendant?
Yes. When you add a defendant to an existing case through an amended complaint, that new defendant must be served with the amended pleadings. We handle this exactly like original service.
Need to Serve Additional Defendants?
Submit your documents and we’ll serve each defendant individually with court-ready proof of service.