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Process Server in San Mateo County, CA
Process service, court filing and document delivery throughout San Mateo County — from San Mateo and Daly City to Redwood City and South San Francisco. Coordinated by our Los Angeles team and completed by California registered process servers.
San Mateo County process server
Process service in San Mateo County
San Mateo County covers the Peninsula between San Francisco and Silicon Valley, with biotech companies in South San Francisco, tech and venture firms in Menlo Park and Redwood City, and coastal communities around Half Moon Bay and Pacifica.
The county courts are in Redwood City, and our work here often involves serving companies at corporate campuses and residents in expensive, frequently gated neighborhoods like Hillsborough and Atherton.
We serve papers anywhere in San Mateo County, including San Mateo, Daly City, Redwood City, South San Francisco, Menlo Park and Half Moon Bay. Every assignment is completed by a California registered process server, with GPS-stamped attempts and a signed proof of service you can file.
Our services in San Mateo County
Each service is available at standard, rush, same-day rush or urgent speed, depending on location.
Cities we serve in San Mateo County
Every address in San Mateo County is covered, including unincorporated communities.
- San Mateo
- Daly City
- Redwood City
- South San Francisco
- Menlo Park
- Half Moon Bay
- Burlingame
- San Carlos
- Foster City
- Belmont
- Millbrae
- San Bruno
- Pacifica
- East Palo Alto
- Hillsborough
- Atherton
Don’t see your city? We serve every community in San Mateo County — enter the address on the service request form and we’ll confirm.
San Mateo County court information
Where San Mateo County cases are filed.
County court
Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo
Main courthouse in Redwood City
Good to know
Which courthouse?
The San Mateo County Superior Court’s main courthouse is in Redwood City, with an additional location in South San Francisco. Your case’s assigned courthouse is shown on the filed complaint or notice of case assignment. Check the court’s official website for current addresses, hours and eFiling rules.
Serving papers in San Mateo County: what to expect
Local conditions that affect how and when papers are served.
Biotech and tech campuses
South San Francisco’s biotech cluster and the campuses in Menlo Park and Redwood Shores have strict security. We serve at reception or through the registered agent.
Estate neighborhoods
Hillsborough, Atherton and Woodside have large private lots with gates and long driveways. We plan attempts and document them carefully.
Coastside access
Half Moon Bay and Pacifica are reached by Highways 1 and 92, which can be slow on weekends. We schedule coastside attempts around traffic.
Coordinated from Los Angeles
Redwood City is about 325 miles from downtown Los Angeles. We assign a registered process server based in or near San Mateo County, so you get local service with one point of contact.
Service speed options in San Mateo County
Standard (3–5 business days), rush (24–48 hours), same-day rush and urgent special handling, depending on location. We confirm a quote before any work begins.
San Mateo County process server FAQ
Have a different question? Contact us or call (888) 531-2220.
Do you serve process in San Mateo County?
Yes. We serve papers anywhere in San Mateo County, including San Mateo, Daly City, Redwood City, South San Francisco and Menlo Park. Each assignment is completed by a California registered process server and coordinated by our Los Angeles team.
Where is the San Mateo County courthouse?
Civil, family and probate cases filed in San Mateo County are handled by the Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo. The San Mateo County Superior Court’s main courthouse is in Redwood City, with an additional location in South San Francisco. Your case’s assigned courthouse is shown on the filed complaint or notice of case assignment. Check the court’s official website for current addresses, hours and eFiling rules.
How much does a process server cost in San Mateo County?
The price depends on where in San Mateo County the papers are served, how fast you need service (standard, rush, same-day or urgent) and how hard the person is to find. Send your documents and the address through our service request form or call (888) 531-2220. We confirm the quote first, and nothing starts until you approve it.
How long does it take to serve papers in San Mateo County?
Standard service typically takes 3–5 days and rush service 24–48 hours. Same-day rush and urgent handling are available when the location and timing allow. Remote areas of San Mateo County can take longer, and we confirm timing with your quote.
Can I serve court papers myself in San Mateo County?
If you are a party to the case, no. California requires that papers be served by an adult (18 or older) who is not a party to the action (Code of Civil Procedure § 414.10). Most people hire a registered process server so the service is documented and the proof of service is accurate.
What is proof of service, and do you file it with the San Mateo County court?
After service, the process server completes and signs a proof of service under penalty of perjury describing when, where and how the papers were delivered. We email you the signed proof and can eFile it with the San Mateo County Superior Court on request, where eFiling is available.
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Process service across San Mateo County
Standard, rush, same-day rush and urgent options.