General information about Texas civil-process topics, not legal advice. Rules and requirements depend on your court and proceeding. Consult an attorney about your case.
When an address stops being useful
Returned mail, a move or unsuccessful attempts may suggest that the address on hand is outdated. Repeating visits to the same unhelpful location does not necessarily improve the information available. Skip tracing can be requested to research current or alternative addresses for a related service assignment.
Share the recipient's name, last known address and relevant background through the private Request Service form. Do not post sensitive identifying details in a public message or the general service helper.
What RAM's address research may include
RAM's support may include database searches, current-address research, alternative-address searches and field verification where appropriate. The methods and available information depend on the assignment.
A search result is a possible lead—not proof that the person currently lives at an address. Information may be incomplete or outdated, and follow-up may be needed before planning service.
Research is not a guarantee or alternate-service authorization
Skip tracing cannot guarantee that a person will be located or served. Fees cover the agreed research and reasonable efforts, whether or not a useful address is found. Jessica confirms the scope and quote before work begins.
Finding a possible address does not authorize a different legal method of service. In cases governed by Rule 106(b), substituted service requires court authorization and compliance with the order. Ask your attorney about procedural next steps.
Plan the next attempt with better information
If a possible address is identified, discuss a separate or related service-of-process assignment with Jessica. County, documents, access information and urgency determine what can be scheduled. RAM's core service area is Travis, Williamson and Burnet Counties.
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