I was quoted $50 last week to serve one man two sets of papers (unlimited attempts). The company and the registered agent for the company are the same person. I knew he would be evasive, and lie about his identity, so I recommended that the process server call as a potential customer, and have the individual come out to provide a quote for his mobile paint service. The secretary said that the process servers normally prefer to go to the door (not a good sign when this wasn't necessary).
The individual was served last week by a man named Jackson. Because the individual refused to identify himself properly, the server was not able to complete service on the LLC. Jackson called me and told me that he would not be returning to serve the LLC.
I called the company on Friday to complain, and was told that the owner would call me back. I called again, and rather than put me in touch with the owner, they put me on the phone with Jackson, who I specifically requested NOT to talk to. Jackson then proceeded to tell me he was the owner (a lie according to State Filings), and that it would cost me another $100 to have the LLC served.
Jackson then called back and said that they hadn't filed any papers with the Court and wanted to issue me a refund, but needed my credit card again. I told him that I didn't feel comfortable providing it again based on the experience, and would file a charge back with my credit card company.
The owner of this company never became involved as I requested, and I believe this is a bait and switch operation. They advertise $20, charge $50, and when the job isn't complete, ask for another $100.
Use at your own risk.