Guides, in plain English

• Arizona Private Investigator License: How to Verify
  Arizona private investigators are licensed by the Department of Public Safety. Learn how licensing works and how to verify a PI before you hire.
• Arizona Process Server Rules: Who Can Serve Papers
  Arizona process servers are certified by the Arizona Supreme Court. Learn who can serve papers in Arizona and how to check a server's certification.
• How to Hire a Process Server: What to Ask and Expect
  How to choose a process server, what to ask before hiring, what to hand over, and how proof of service (an affidavit) works.
• How Much Does a Process Server Cost? Key Factors
  Process server prices vary. Learn what affects the cost, from rush service and repeat attempts to distance and skip tracing, and how to get a quote.
• What Does a Private Investigator Do? What They Can't Do
  What a licensed private investigator can legally do, what they cannot do, and the common types of work, from surveillance to locating people.
• What Is Service of Process? A Plain-English Guide
  Service of process is how a person is formally told about a court case. Learn what it is, why courts require it, and how it usually works.
• You've Been Served Papers. What Now?
  Just been handed court papers? Learn what they mean, what not to do, why deadlines matter, and when to talk to a lawyer.