What to Know Before Hiring Capitol Constable Service for Legal Document Service

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Capitol Constable Service, LLC is a Peabody, Massachusetts-based constable office that has served legal documents in the state since 1990, with more than 30 years of experience. It is a reasonable fit if you need civil process served in Peabody, Salem, Beverly, Danvers, or Lynn, or if you need mobile notary service on the greater North Shore. It may not be the right fit if your documents must be served outside those appointed towns, or if you need a type of process the office does not handle — in that case, check the services page or call before sending anything.

Who they are and where they operate

The office is located at 29 Lowell Street, Suite 3, Peabody, Massachusetts 01960, next to the Peabody District Court in downtown Peabody. Christopher P. Chigas ("Chris") is a Bonded Constable with authority to serve all civil process in:

  • Peabody
  • Salem
  • Beverly
  • Danvers
  • Lynn

That list is the key constraint. A constable's authority is tied to the cities or towns where they are appointed or elected, so service outside those five municipalities is not covered by this authority. The site notes, however, that many other types of court process and notices do not require service by an appointed or elected constable, and that the office may be able to assist in other areas around the greater North Shore. Because that distinction depends on the specific document, confirm with the office rather than assuming coverage.

Services listed

Based on the site's service description, the office handles:

  • 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
  • Mobile Notary service — available for the greater North Shore
  • Other court process and notices — types that do not require service by an appointed or elected constable; see the services page or call for details

The dollar figures and the 4c motion reference matter. If your complaint states damages above $7,000.00 without an approved 4c motion, this office's listed authority for that document does not apply on its face, so verify before ordering.

How to place an order

The site offers two paths: order online, or download, print, and return a form.

  1. Go to the Order or Forms section of the site.
  2. Fill out and sign the form you need — either online or on paper.
  3. Send it by email or fax if you printed it. The listed fax number is 978-977-0122 and the email is [email protected].
  4. If you are unsure which form applies, call first at 978-977-0427 (toll free 800-977-0427).

Expected result: the office receives your signed form and can confirm whether the document falls within its authority before service is attempted. The common snag is sending a document that requires service in a town outside the five listed, or one that exceeds the stated damage thresholds — both are worth a phone call before you file or mail anything.

Cost and client fit

The site states that the cost for its service is "both reasonable and competitive," but it does not publish a price list, fee schedule, or payment methods. Treat pricing as something to confirm directly by phone or email rather than something you can look up in advance. The office describes a client-dedication mission and lists a client base built over the years, but no specific client names or rates appear in the available material.

Contact details

Method Detail
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, MA 01960

Quick decision guide

  • Use them if your service is in Peabody, Salem, Beverly, Danvers, or Lynn, or if you need a mobile notary on the greater North Shore, and your document matches the listed summons, complaint, writ, or trustee process criteria.
  • Call first if your document type is unclear, if the damages exceed the stated limits, if you need service outside the five towns, or if you need pricing before committing.
  • Look elsewhere if your service must be performed by an appointed or elected constable in a town not listed and the document requires that level of authority.