1. Guam Process Server Pricing & Turnaround vs. Marshals Division
In Guam civil and family litigation, waiting on the Judiciary of Guam Marshals Division queue for routine civil complaints, commercial eviction notices, or out-of-state subpoenas can delay cases. Under GRCP Rule 4(c)(2) and 7 GCA § 14101, any non-party adult (18+) and private process server can immediately serve summonses, petitions, and subpoenas island-wide. Service is available in all of Guam's 19 villages.
| Guam & CNMI Service Tier | Flat Fee | Attempt Window & Turnaround | Service Details & Statutory Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Standard Service (All 19 Villages) | $95.00 Flat | First attempt within 5 business days | Service attempted promptly; signed proof of service emailed after successful delivery |
| Private Priority Rush Service | $145.00 Flat | First attempt within 48 hours | Priority routing across Yigo, Dededo, Tamuning, Hagåtña & South Guam |
| Private 24-Hour Service | $195.00 Flat | First attempt within 24 hours | Urgent TROs, trial subpoenas, vessel/airport serves & 5-day notices |
| Judiciary of Guam Marshals Queue | $40–$75 + mileage | Depends on the Marshals Division queue | Required only for physical execution of writs of possession / arrest |
2. Hagåtña Trial Courts, Non-Standard Village Addressing & Military Base Coordination
All territorial civil actions, family law divorces, probate matters, and landlord-tenant Unlawful Detainer suits on Guam are heard at the Superior Court of Guam inside the Guam Judicial Center at 120 W O'Brien Dr, Hagåtña, GU 96910, while federal civil, admiralty, and bankruptcy actions are heard at the District Court of Guam at Sirena Plaza, 520 W Soledad Ave, Hagåtña, GU 96910.
Unlike mainland grid cities, many residential roads in Dededo, Yigo, Mangilao, Yona, Chalan Pago-Ordot, and Southern Guam use non-standard tract/lot numbering or multi-home family compounds. Servers can cross-reference Department of Land Management parcel maps and village mayor registries to find the right dwelling. For active-duty personnel stationed at Andersen Air Force Base (Yigo), U.S. Naval Base Guam (Santa Rita), or Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz (Dededo), we coordinate directly with base Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) and Provost Marshal offices under 32 CFR Part 842 and 32 CFR § 720.20.
3. Verified Guam Registered Agents, Government Agencies & Hospital HIM Intake Directory
Serving corporate defendants, foreign insurers, financial institutions, and healthcare facilities on Guam requires delivery to the verified statutory intake counters below under GRCP Rule 4(h) and 18 GCA § 2105:
| Target Agency / Hospital / Corporate Hub | Verified Physical Intake Address | Governing Guam Statute & Intake Protocol |
|---|---|---|
| Guam Dept. of Revenue & Taxation (DRT) | 1240 Army Dr (Route 16), Barrigada, GU 96913 | 18 GCA § 2105 & 22 GCA § 15206; corporate registry & Insurance Commissioner intake |
| Office of the Attorney General of Guam | ITC Bldg, 590 S Marine Corps Dr, Suite 901, Tamuning, GU 96913 | 5 GCA Ch. 6 & GRCP Rule 4(i); mandatory intake for Government of Guam civil claims |
| Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA) | 850 Gov. Carlos G. Camacho Rd, Tamuning, GU 96913 | GRCP Rule 45 & HIPAA; Health Information Mgmt (HIM) & Legal Risk Management |
| Guam Regional Medical City (GRMC) | 133 Route 3, Dededo, GU 96929 | GRCP Rule 45 & 7 GCA Ch. 43; private hospital HIM & corporate counsel intake |
| U.S. Naval Hospital Guam & Bank of Guam HQ | Naval Hosp: Farenholt Ave, Agana Heights | Bank of Guam: 111 Chalan Santo Papa, Hagåtña, GU 96910 | 32 CFR § 720.20 (Naval Hospital JAG) & financial subpoena compliance desk |
4. Guam Rules of Civil Procedure (GRCP Rule 4 & Rule 45) Quick-Reference Table
Every service of process assignment on Guam and across the Mariana Islands must satisfy the statutory deadlines and witness fee rules below:
| Procedural Topic | Guam Statutory Citation | Deadline, Witness Fee & Proof Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Answer Deadline & Service Window | GRCP Rule 12(a) & Rule 4(m) | 20 days to answer in Superior Court (21 days Federal); 180/90-day service window |
| Personal vs. Abode Service | GRCP Rule 4(e) & 7 GCA § 14105 | Personal tender anywhere OR abode tender at dwelling to permanent co-resident |
| Subpoena & UIDDA Domestication | GRCP Rule 45, 7 GCA § 34101 & Ch. 43 | $35.00/day ($40 Federal) + $0.20/mile witness fee; UIDDA clerk re-issuance |
| Unlawful Detainer (Eviction) | 21 GCA § 21101 – § 21107 | 5-day Notice to Pay/Quit followed by expedited 5-day Unlawful Detainer Summons |
| Return / Proof of Service | GRCP Rule 4(l) & 6 GCA § 4308 | Signed Affidavit of Service OR unsworn penalty-of-perjury declaration |
5. Frequently Asked Questions: Guam & CNMI Process Serving
How does the time zone difference affect mainland U.S. law firms ordering Guam service?
Guam and the CNMI observe Chamorro Standard Time (ChST, UTC+10), which is 14 to 15 hours ahead of the U.S. East Coast. Orders uploaded by mainland attorneys during afternoon business hours arrive at the start of the Guam morning shift, so the attempt window starts with the Guam business day.
Can you serve papers on active-duty personnel at Andersen AFB, Naval Base Guam, and Camp Blaz?
Yes. We coordinate directly with the 36th Wing SJA at Andersen AFB (Yigo), RLSO Marianas at Naval Base Guam (Santa Rita), and the Provost Marshal at Camp Blaz (Dededo), or serve personnel at off-base residences in Yigo, Dededo, Tamuning, and Santa Rita.
Do you cover all 19 Guam villages and the CNMI islands of Saipan, Tinian, and Rota?
Yes. Orders are accepted for every village on Guam from Yigo to Merizo and for Saipan (96950), Tinian (96952), and Rota (96951) in the CNMI.
Guam Bottleneck Guides, 3 CNMI Island Hubs & All 19 Guam Villages
Serving Military Personnel at Andersen AFB, Naval Base Guam & Camp Blaz
Complete field guide to serving divorce papers, protective orders, summonses, and subpoenas on active-duty personnel at Andersen Air Force Base (Yigo), Naval Base Guam (Santa Rita), and Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz (Dededo).
Guam Superior Court & District Court Rule 4 Service (19 Villages & CNMI)
Procedural guide to Guam Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 4, 7 GCA § 14101–14106, UIDDA out-of-state subpoenas (7 GCA Ch. 43), and registered agent service across all 19 Guam villages and CNMI (Saipan, Tinian, Rota).
Process Server Saipan (CNMI)
Seat: Susupe / Capitol Hill, Saipan (96950)
Process Server Tinian (CNMI)
Seat: San Jose, Tinian (96952)
Process Server Rota (CNMI)
Seat: Songsong, Rota (96951)