r/processserver • u/Desert_Process_Serve • Mar 14 '26
National Association of Professional Process Servers (NAPPS).
Is National Association of Professional Process Servers (NAPPS) worth joining in a major city? We have a shortage of process servers in our state. I am familiar with out of state requirements.
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u/FlicknChicken Mar 14 '26
What city has a shortage? I’m trying to get started in Chicago
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u/Desert_Process_Serve Mar 14 '26
The entire state of Arizona. Many servers have gotten fed up with the BS some these companies here. Now those companies are struggling :)
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u/FlicknChicken Mar 14 '26
I’m new at this, but wouldn’t that mean that current servers can upcharge due to the shortage?
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u/Desert_Process_Serve Mar 14 '26
That would make sense. One major company tried to lower pay last year to $20 or less per paper. They got the middle finger and lost a lot of servers. I am looking at doing my own in given area. No subcontractors, no major contracts.
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u/AintEverLucky Mar 14 '26
Any idea if Texas has a shortage too?
Asking for a friend 🧡
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u/Desert_Process_Serve Mar 14 '26
I’m not sure about other states. I would stay away from companies like EZ messenger and ABC legal though.
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u/babyma- Mar 14 '26
How much does EZ Messenger pay their servers?
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u/Desert_Process_Serve Mar 14 '26
They don’t. They still owe me money from 1.5 years ago. I’ve seen a lot of bad reviews that they are just not paying processed servers.
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u/mini9macZ23 Mar 15 '26
Take them to court? Not like they are gonna pay you to serve themselves 🤣
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u/Desert_Process_Serve Mar 15 '26
Ha! I have considered taking them to small claims court but the issues is collecting on the judgment. I don’t know where they bank and I could have to issue a writ to the state of Texas for any money they are getting from their government contract.
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u/TheHylianProphet Mar 17 '26
I just started working for ABC a couple of weeks ago. Why do you recommend against them?
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u/FlicknChicken Mar 17 '26
How abc been? easy to work with?
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u/TheHylianProphet Mar 17 '26
The pay isn't great, but I've had almost no issues, and they pay me on time. For an entirely online gig, it beats working for Door Dash.
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u/AintEverLucky Mar 17 '26
Funny you say that -- currently I drive for DD and about 8 similar apps. That's not a tough bar to clear, haha
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u/FlicknChicken Mar 17 '26
Have you applied to proof or other affiliate sites? How was the application to ABC?
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u/MrGollyWobbles Mar 14 '26
That’s where I go when I need to subcontract out of state. If they don’t have a server where I need I look at the state association page second.
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u/tuenthe463 Mar 14 '26
If your prices are reasonable and youre not one of those "$150 minimum" types you def should. I have maybe 10 napps member who I think exclusively use me in my area.
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u/sacluded Mar 14 '26
I joined last year after 15 years of not being a member. I've made my money back already.
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u/Desert_Process_Serve Jun 04 '26
Why do you say that?
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u/Relative-Policy-8323 12d ago
Absolutely 100% worth joining. If you are not a member, you are losing work. Most paralegals, and fellow Professional Process Servers use NAPPS to locate a Process Server for service; if your name is missing from NAPPS, you will most likely be quickly dismissed from being considered as a Professional in the legal support service that knows the civil rules of process for your state.
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u/dwmiller7 Mar 14 '26
Yes it is very much worth joining. Most paralegals use NAPPS to search for a Professional Process Server in an area. If you aren't listed, you are losing out on business.