Hampton Roads Process Server for Attorneys, Landlords & Businesses
Fast, lawful process service across Hampton Roads and Virginia — with GPS-stamped attempts, clear status updates, and court-ready proof of service.
Every document, served correctly.
Service is completed under Virginia Code § 8.01-293 and returned with documented proof of service — process service for attorneys, landlords, businesses, and individuals across Hampton Roads and Virginia.
Subpoenas & Summons
Witness subpoenas, summons, and notices served on individuals and registered agents.
Complaints & Petitions
Civil complaints, petitions, and motions served with verified proof of delivery.
Divorce & Family Law
Divorce filings, custody petitions, and family-law paperwork handled with discretion.
Small Claims & Garnishments
Warrants in debt, garnishment summons, and judgment paperwork for civil collections.
Landlord Notices & Unlawful Detainer
Landlord notices, unlawful detainer summons, and related civil paperwork for property managers and rental matters.
Registered Agent Service
Service on corporate registered agents and business entities across the Commonwealth.
Business & Civil Documents
Records subpoenas, contracts, and civil filings served on custodians and businesses.
Time-Sensitive Civil Papers
Filing-deadline-driven documents served and returned quickly, with status updates along the way.
Cova Serve serves lawful civil process where private service is permitted. Documents requiring sheriff, law-enforcement, or court-designated service are referred or declined as required by Virginia law.
Transparent tiers. No surprise fees.
Flat per-service pricing by urgency and difficulty. Every tier includes GPS-stamped attempts, clear attempt notes, and documented proof of service.
Routine Serve
- Standard local service
- Up to 3 attempts
- GPS-stamped attempt log
- Court-ready proof of service
Rush Serve
- Priority service
- First attempt within 48 hours
- Same-day status updates
- Proof of service prepared promptly after completion
Skip Trace + Locate Serve
- For bad, stale, or uncertain addresses
- Skip trace and address verification
- Service attempt after likely address is identified
- Locate summary included with return
Evasive Serve + Surveillance
- For avoidance, difficult subjects, or high-priority matters
- Includes OSINT review, service planning, and up to four hours of field time for strategic attempts or surveillance-supported service
- Off-hour or strategic attempt windows
- Detailed attempt narrative
Prices apply to standard Hampton Roads service areas unless otherwise quoted. Out-of-area service, excessive mileage, additional addresses, and unusual court requirements are quoted up front.
Firm & volume accounts. Attorneys, agencies, and property managers with recurring service can set up flat monthly billing, batch submission, and standing instructions.
Set up an accountFrom filing to documented return.
Submit
Send the documents, subject information, deadline, and service address. We confirm scope and availability before anything moves.
Attempt
Attempts are logged with date, time, location, and status notes so you always know where the serve stands.
Document
Service attempts are supported with GPS-stamped notes and photo/bodycam documentation where lawful and appropriate.
Return
Proof of service is prepared promptly after completion and returned according to court instructions and Virginia law.
Built for the people who can't miss a deadline.
Attorneys & Law Firms
Built for firms that need clean returns, fast updates, and no chasing the server.
Landlords & Property Managers
Eviction notices and detainer summons served on schedule so your filings stay on the court calendar.
Businesses & Registered Agents
Service on registered agents, debtors, and counterparties, with clean proof for collections and disputes.
Individuals & Self-Represented Parties
Family-law and small-claims papers served correctly the first time, with someone you can actually reach.
Proof you can file with confidence.
Anyone can knock on a door. The difference is what you can document afterward. Every service we complete is built around clear attempt records, GPS-stamped notes, and proof of service prepared according to court instructions and Virginia law.
Lawful by default
Personal, substitute, and posted service performed within Virginia's process service rules. No shortcuts that put the return at risk.
Objective documentation
GPS coordinates, timestamps, and photo/bodycam documentation where lawful and appropriate create a clearer record of when and how service occurred.
Fast, clear turnaround
Attempts move quickly, updates are communicated clearly, and proof of service is prepared promptly after completion.
Communication you can count on
Status updates on every attempt and a real person who answers. You are never left wondering where your serve stands.
Process Service Across Hampton Roads.
Same-day and next-day service is available across the Seven Cities and the Peninsula, depending on location, deadline, and service tier. Core coverage includes Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Hampton, and Newport News, with statewide Virginia service available by quote.
Statewide Virginia service available by quote. Same-day availability depends on service tier, address, and document deadline. Out-of-area matters are quoted up front with mileage disclosed before any attempt.
Send it over, we'll handle the rest.
Tell us what needs to be served, where it needs to go, and when it needs to be completed. We confirm scope, availability, and pricing before anything moves.
Email: intake@covaintel.com
Hampton Roads, Virginia
Do not send sensitive documents until your service request has been confirmed. A secure upload link may be provided after intake.
Process Serving FAQ
Questions before you start a serve?
Clear answers for attorneys, landlords, businesses, and individuals who need lawful, documented process service across Hampton Roads and Virginia.
What does CoVa Serve do?
CoVa Serve provides professional civil process service for attorneys, law firms, landlords, businesses, and private individuals. We help serve legal documents, document attempts, provide status updates, and return proof of service in a clear, organized format.
What areas do you serve?
CoVa Serve primarily serves Hampton Roads, including Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Hampton, Newport News, Williamsburg, Yorktown, Smithfield, Isle of Wight, and surrounding areas. Statewide Virginia service may be available by quote.
How much does process service cost?
Routine service starts at $95. Rush service is $160. Skip Trace + Locate Serve is $225. Evasive Serve + Surveillance starts at $550. Out-of-area service, additional addresses, unusual court requirements, or extended field time may require a custom quote.
What is included with a routine serve?
A routine serve includes standard local service, up to three attempts at the provided address, GPS-stamped attempt notes where appropriate, status updates, and court-ready proof of service after completion.
What is considered a rush serve?
Rush service is for time-sensitive matters, upcoming court dates, urgent filing needs, or short-deadline assignments. Rush serves receive priority handling and a first attempt within the stated rush window when accepted.
Can you help if I do not know where the person lives?
Yes. The Skip Trace + Locate Serve option is designed for bad, stale, or uncertain addresses. We research and verify a likely service location before attempting service and include a locate summary with the return.
What if the person is avoiding service?
For evasive subjects, CoVa Serve offers a higher-priority package that may include OSINT review, service planning, strategic attempt windows, and surveillance-supported field time. This option is built for subjects who are difficult to locate, avoiding contact, or unlikely to be served through standard attempts.
Do you provide GPS-stamped attempts?
Yes. Attempts are documented with date, time, location-aware field notes, and status details where appropriate. Photo or bodycam documentation may also be used when lawful and suitable for the assignment.
What types of documents can you serve?
CoVa Serve may handle subpoenas, summonses, complaints, petitions, motions, family-law paperwork, small-claims documents, landlord-tenant documents, registered agent service, business-related civil documents, and other lawful civil process where private service is permitted.
Can you serve eviction-related documents?
CoVa Serve may handle certain landlord-tenant and property-related documents where private service is permitted. Some documents may require sheriff, law-enforcement, court-designated, or statutory service. If a document is outside our scope, we will let you know before accepting the assignment.
Do you file the proof of service with the court?
Filing depends on the court, document type, assignment instructions, and client needs. CoVa Serve can prepare proof of service or non-service documentation and return it according to the agreed instructions.
How do I start a serve?
To start a serve, send the document type, subject name, service address, deadline or court date, and any safety or access concerns. CoVa Serve will confirm scope, pricing, turnaround, and document transfer before anything moves.
Ready to send a serve?
Call, text, or email the service desk and we’ll confirm scope, pricing, and turnaround.