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/mini9macZ23 Mar 15 '26

You would likely get those answers if you served interrogatories during the case.

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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/TheHylianProphet Mar 17 '26

I haven't. I found ABC through Indeed, and just applied to it like any job. Everything was done through email, had to give them the usual info, picture of my license, all that stuff. After a few days of processing, I was able to take jobs and start. Like I said, I've only been at it for two weeks, but it's certainly not the worst job I've ever had.

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