What Services Does Capitol Constable Service Offer?

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Capitol Constable Service, LLC is a Massachusetts constable office based in Peabody that has served the community since 1990, with more than 30 years of experience serving legal documents in the state. Its core offering is service of civil process in the cities and towns where its constable is appointed or elected, plus mobile notary service and handling of other court process that does not require a constable. If you need a document served in Peabody, Salem, Beverly, Danvers, or Lynn, this is the service area to check first.

Core service: serving civil process

The company's constable, Christopher P. Chigas ("Chris"), is a Bonded Constable with authority to serve all civil process in:

  • Peabody
  • Salem
  • Beverly
  • Danvers
  • Lynn

That authority is tied to appointment or election, so service by a constable is limited to those municipalities. For documents that must be served by an appointed or elected constable, this is the relevant scope.

Specific process types listed

The site names several categories of process the office handles:

Process type Details given
All Summons and Complaints As of 7/1/87, with no Ad Damnum stated, or up to $7,000.00 if stated in the complaint
Writs and Trustee Process Under $7,000.00, or any amount with an approved 4c motion

These dollar figures come directly from the company's own description, so treat them as the stated thresholds rather than general rules.

Beyond constable-only service

Not every court process or notice requires service by an appointed or elected constable. The company notes there are many other types of court process and notices in this category, and it can assist in other areas around the greater Northshore. Because the specific list is not spelled out on the homepage, the site directs you to the Services page or a phone call to confirm whether your particular document fits.

Mobile notary service

Mobile Notary service is available for the greater Northshore. This is separate from process serving and is useful when a signature needs to be notarized at a location convenient to you rather than at an office.

How to order and confirm scope

  • Fill out, sign, and send the needed form online, or print it and send by email or fax.
  • Check the Services page for the fuller list of services.
  • Call the office to ask whether they can assist in a specific area or with a specific document type.

Contact details

  • Phone: 978-977-0427
  • Toll free: 800-977-0427
  • Fax: 978-977-0122
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Address: Capitol Constable Service, LLC, 29 Lowell Street, Suite 3, Peabody, Massachusetts 01960

The office is located next to the Peabody District Court in downtown Peabody.

What to verify before you rely on this

Two things are worth confirming directly with the office rather than assuming: whether your document falls within the constable's appointed authority in a given town, and whether your process type matches the stated thresholds or requires a 4c motion. The homepage gives the categories and limits but points to the Services page and phone line for the complete picture.