Merced County · Process serving
Process Server in Gustine, CA
Merced County, California
Valpro Attorney Services serves papers in Gustine, a city in Merced County, about 97.7 miles in a straight line from our Sacramento office. Cases from Gustine go to the Superior Court of California, County of Merced. Send a Service Request with your documents, choose Rush or Standard, and get every update by email.
- County
- Merced County
- Population, 2020
- 6,110
- ZIP Code areas
- 1
- From our office
- 97.7 mi, straight line
Gustine at a glance
Gustine facts
- County
- Merced County
- County seat
- Merced
- Place type
- City
- Population
- 6,110 (2020 Census)
- ZIP Code area
- 95322
- From our office
- About 97.7 mi, straight line
- Superior court
- Superior Court, County of Merced
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau 2020 (population, ZIP Code areas, center point). Distance is a straight line from 1520 W El Camino Ave #125, Sacramento, CA 95833, not driving distance.
How fast can Valpro Attorney Services serve papers in Gustine?
- Standard
Requests are received and processed within 1–2 business days. Once the server receives the request, the first attempt will be made within 48–72 hours (remote areas are subject to different timelines).
- Rush
Requests are processed the same day or within 24 hours (depending on the time of receipt). Service will be attempted the same day or within 24 hours (remote areas are subject to different timelines).
We make no guarantees for service.
Which court hears Gustine cases?
Gustine cases are heard by the Superior Court of California, County of Merced. Two of its five locations take civil, small claims or eviction cases.
- Civil · Small claims · Unlawful detainer · Probate · Restraining orders · JuvenileCivil and Probate clerk 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Mon-Fri(209) 725-4100Open in Maps
Old Merced Courthouse (21st Street Building)
627 W 21st Street, Merced, CA 95340 - Civil · Small claims · Family · Probate · Restraining orders · Criminal · Traffic · Juvenile7:45 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Mon-Fri(209) 725-4124Open in Maps
Los Banos - The Robert M. Falasco Justice Center
1159 "G" Street, Los Banos, CA 93635
Required for attorneys in listed case types
Attorneys must e-file in civil, family law (except child support agency cases) and probate cases (Merced Local Rule 2); self-represented parties are exempt
Merced County e-filing rulesApproved e-filing providersChecked Oct 29, 2026Civil Division, Old Merced Courthouse, 627 W 21st Street, Merced ((209) 725-4111, 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.), or the Los Banos Robert M. Falasco Justice Center, 1159 G Street, which accepts all small claims filings. Night court 2nd Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. at the Old Merced Courthouse (request at filing). Small claims settlement office at the Old Merced Courthouse, Mon and Tue 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Small claims on the court's siteMerced County Sheriff's Office, Civil Bureau
777 W 22nd Street, Merced, CA 95340 (mail: 700 W. 22nd Street, Attn: Civil Bureau, Merced, CA 95340)
(209) 385-7639
Source: Superior Court of California, County of Merced (merced.courts.ca.gov), checked Oct 29, 2026.
Which other services help Gustine cases?
- Court filing in Merced County In-person court filing and eFiling at California superior courts, with endorsed copies back to you.
- Document retrieval Court records and documents pulled and delivered by messenger.
- Skip tracing Finding a current address when the one you have no longer works, plus records research.
- Secretary of State filings Business filings and document requests at the California Secretary of State, plus UCC filings, tax liens, and apostille and authentication.
Which places near Gustine do we serve?
Straight-line distance from Gustine.
What AB 747 requires for service in Gustine from 2027
Starting January 1, 2027, AB 747, the SPARE Act, sets new rules for service across California. Before substituted service, 3 good-faith attempts at personal delivery, on 3 different days at 3 different times, show reasonable diligence, and each attempt is photographed with an automatic date, time and GPS stamp.
- 3Attempts before substituted serviceOn 3 different days, at 3 different times. CCP § 415.20(b)(2)
- A stamped photo of each attemptAutomatic date, time and GPS. CCP § 417.10
- Registration number on the proofFor registered process servers
Source: AB 747, Ch. 563, Stats. 2025 · checked Oct 26, 2026. General information, not legal advice.
Gustine process server questions
Not listed here? Call 855-582-5776 during business hours, Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Which superior court covers Gustine?
The Superior Court of California, County of Merced. Its courthouses for civil, small claims and eviction cases are listed below. Courthouse details checked Oct 29, 2026.
How far is Gustine from the Valpro Attorney Services office?
About 97.7 miles in a straight line from our office at 1520 W El Camino Ave #125, Sacramento, CA 95833. You send the Service Request online, so the distance doesn't change how you start.
How long does service take in Gustine?
Standard: Requests are received and processed within 1–2 business days. Once the server receives the request, the first attempt will be made within 48–72 hours (remote areas are subject to different timelines). Rush: Requests are processed the same day or within 24 hours (depending on the time of receipt). Service will be attempted the same day or within 24 hours (remote areas are subject to different timelines).
Can I e-file a Merced County case?
Attorneys must e-file in civil, family law (except child support agency cases) and probate cases (Merced Local Rule 2); self-represented parties are exempt (checked Oct 29, 2026). Valpro Attorney Services offers in-person court filing and eFiling; choose Court Filing on the Service Request.
What do I need to send?
The documents, the name of the person or business to serve, the full street address with any unit number, and a Letter of Instruction with the best times to find them.
Ready when you are.
Three ways to start, all handled by the same Sacramento office.
Send the documents
Upload up to 5 PDFs, choose Rush or Standard and add who to serve.
Start a Service RequestCall the office
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. For anything due today, call first.
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