Middle Tennessee · Kentucky border county
Process Serving in Montgomery County, Tennessee
In Montgomery County, DFS serves papers in Clarksville and the rural county around it, and coordinates service for defendants who live just across the Kentucky line or near Fort Campbell.
- County seat
- Clarksville
- Grand division
- Middle Tennessee
- Federal court
- U.S. District Court, M.D. Tenn.
- Population (Census 2025 est.)
- 249,935
- Routine starting rate
- $105
One large city, open country and a military post
Clarksville is the county seat and holds most of the county's residents, along with Austin Peay State University. Outside the city, unincorporated areas stretch toward the Cumberland River and the county's rural western and southern edges.
Fort Campbell straddles the Tennessee–Kentucky line north of Clarksville. Military households often live off post in the county, and many move on short notice. DFS can coordinate lawful service near the installation but claims no authority to serve on post.
Because Kentucky is next door, it is common for a party to work in Tennessee and live in Kentucky, or the reverse. DFS can coordinate service in Kentucky under the same documentation standard.
Areas covered in Montgomery County
- Clarksville
- Unincorporated Montgomery County
- Areas near Fort Campbell (off post)
- Communities along the Kentucky line
Process serving rates for Montgomery County
Published starting rates by service tier. Compare any other county on the statewide pricing map.
Montgomery County · Middle Tennessee
Published starting rates from the DFS rate guide. Final pricing depends on location, urgency and document readiness and is confirmed in writing before the first attempt. *Same Day Rush availability is assessed case by case; any request for service within 24 hours is billed as Same Day Rush. ^Filing and courier work may carry added fees for urgent or special handling.
Services matched to Montgomery County
Each service links to its own page with scope, process and limits.
- Out-of-State ClientsCoordinated service for defendants who live across the line in Kentucky.
- Locate for ServiceFrequent relocations make a current-address check worthwhile before attempts start.
- Family Law PapersCustody and support papers for families in a mobile, military-connected community.
- Detainer Warrants & EvictionsRental housing around Clarksville produces regular eviction filings.
- Substitute (Abode) ServiceAbode service on a named household member when a defendant's irregular hours turn into evasion.
How DFS handles a serve here
- Confirm the state and countyTell DFS whether the defendant is in Tennessee or Kentucky; Tennessee addresses use the Montgomery County rate, and Kentucky service is quoted on its own.
- Optional locate firstIf the last known address is old, a skip trace with in-person confirmation can be added before Routine attempts.
- Attempts and recordingA county-chapter agent attempts service at different times of day, with each attempt logged and the serve recorded on body camera.
- Return packageYou receive the signed affidavit, the completed return and access to the footage and logs on request.
Courts where these papers are headed
DFS serves papers issued by state and federal courts. Requirements for the return depend on the issuing court.
- Montgomery County General Sessions CourtCivil warrants and detainer warrants.
- Montgomery County Circuit CourtCivil actions and domestic relations matters.
- Montgomery County Chancery CourtEquity and contract matters, among others.
- Montgomery County Juvenile CourtCustody, support and juvenile proceedings.
- U.S. District Court, M.D. Tenn.Federal civil process for the Middle District.
Montgomery County questions
Can DFS serve a soldier on Fort Campbell?
DFS does not claim authority to serve on post. It can coordinate lawful service off post near the installation and documents every attempt.
My defendant moved to Oak Grove or Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Can DFS still serve them?
Yes, DFS can coordinate service in Kentucky. Counsel should confirm the out-of-state method the issuing court will accept.
Is there a different rate outside Clarksville city limits?
No. Montgomery County uses one published starting rate, confirmed with your tier in the written quote.
Guides on this topic
Longer answers from the DFS Guides & FAQ.
Nearby service areas
Each local page covers its own geography, courts and published rates.
Reviewed October 2026 by Delator Field Services. General information, not legal advice.
Need papers served in Montgomery County?
Send the documents and the recipient’s last known address through the request form. DFS confirms the county, tier and price in writing before the first attempt.
Questions first? Call or text (629) 310-8667 or email contact@delatorgroup.com.