Fully licensed private investigative and process service provider operating in compliance with Oregon state requirements, providing process serving, skip tracing, asset investigations, surveillance, and discreet private investigations, while carrying general liability, professional liability (E&O), and required bonding 

PI License #: PI-ID 130039 DPSST
Phone: 503-560-1342
Email: shadowpdx@shadowpdx.com
Website: shadowpdx.com

Professional process service, skip tracing, and locate-and-serve assignments throughout the Portland–Vancouver metro area and surrounding Oregon and Southwest Washington jurisdictions (when permitted under applicable court rules).

Primary coverage: Portland Metro and surrounding jurisdictions.
Limited Southwest Washington assignments accepted for Oregon-originated matters where legally permissible.

Service attempts conducted during reasonable daytime hours unless otherwise directed or legally required
Clients receive status updates upon completion of service attempts or material developments
All attempts are documented with time, date, location, and outcome
Standard response time for client communication is same business day when received during business hours

All service documentation is maintained in a manner suitable for court filing and attorney use. 

Routine service: First attempt within 72 hours of receipt of documents
Rush service: First attempt within 24 hours
Same-day service: Same-day dispatch when received during business hours

ROUTINE PROCESS SERVICE — $95
Includes up to three (3) service attempts at one address within the base service area.
Additional attempts beyond three (3): $25 per attempt, or conversion to hourly billing if repeated unsuccessful attempts require additional investigative work (client approval required prior to conversion).

Rush Service (24-hour initiation): +$50
Same-Day Service: +$100
Scheduled Time-Specific Service (within defined window): +$50

Applied only when service requires additional effort beyond routine attempts, including clearly identifiable conditions such as:
Confirmed evasive subject behavior
Restricted, gated, or controlled access locations requiring coordination
Workplace or third-party service coordination
Multiple verified address attempts prior to successful service
Non-standard access, extended time requirements, or elevated planning effort

Difficult service designation is applied based on objective case conditions and will be communicated to the client when applicable prior to or during execution.

Difficult service designation is applied based on observable field conditions and documented attempt history. 

Two-hour minimum.

Applies to:
Waiting for subject availability
Extended on-site presence
Observation required to complete service

All surveillance or extended waiting assignments require client authorization prior to initiation unless pre-approved in writing.

BASE SERVICE AREA — INCLUDED
Approx. within 15 miles of Hayden Island, including core Portland and Vancouver metro areas.

ZONE 2 (+$35) | 15–30 miles
Beaverton, Tigard, Lake Oswego, Gresham, Camas, Washougal, Battle Ground, Milwaukie, Gladstone

ZONE 3 (+$60) | 30–50 miles
Hillsboro, Forest Grove, Oregon City, Canby, Ridgefield, Woodland, Troutdale, Sandy

ZONE 4 (+$125) | 50–75 miles
Salem, McMinnville, Longview, Kelso, St. Helens, Scappoose, Woodburn

BEYOND 75 MILES
Custom quote required prior to acceptance based on distance, service conditions, scheduling requirements, and estimated field time.

Overnight assignments may be required when service conditions, scheduling constraints, or distance make same-day return impractical or inefficient.

Overnight travel will only occur with prior client approval unless time-sensitive service conditions require immediate action to preserve service opportunity. In such cases, the client will be notified as soon as reasonably possible.

When overnight travel is authorized, billing includes:

• Actual lodging costs (standard commercial lodging at reasonable market rates) 
• Applicable hourly service rates during active work periods 
• Travel time and service execution time as applicable 

Overnight travel is treated as a billable case expense and is not included in flat-rate service fees.

All lodging, travel, and related expenses are documented and itemized.

Actual out-of-pocket costs only (parking, tolls, ferry fees, restricted access fees, etc.)
All expenses are documented and itemized when billed.

BASIC ADDRESS VERIFICATION — $75
Validation of provided address and contact information prior to service.

STANDARD SKIP TRACE — $95
Database and public record search for current address and contact information.

ADVANCED SKIP TRACE — $175
Expanded investigative locating for outdated, evasive, or incomplete subject information.

Skip tracing fees are earned upon commencement of investigative work and are non-refundable once data retrieval, analysis, or investigative action has begun. Deliverables will be provided where applicable.

Includes:
Advanced skip trace
Address development
One routine service attempt at located address
Additional attempts billed per standard process service rates.

DOCUMENT INTAKE / RETRIEVAL — $75–$150
Applied when documents require courthouse pickup, law firm pickup, or third-party retrieval requiring travel or coordination.

ADDITIONAL NAMED PARTIES — $25 EACH
Per additional individual requiring service on the same assignment.

COURT FILING / DOCUMENT HANDLING — Starting at $50
Based on filing complexity and location.

COURT APPEARANCE — $125 PER HOUR
Two-hour minimum unless otherwise agreed in writing.

WAITING / EXTENDED PRESENCE — $110 PER HOUR
Two-hour minimum. Requires client authorization unless pre-approved in writing.

Payment due prior to initiation of services unless otherwise approved in writing as part of an established billing agreement.
Established law firm and business clients may qualify for invoicing terms following approval and ongoing account status.
Work may be paused if invoices become overdue.

Any work outside the original scope requires client approval prior to continuation. In urgent situations where immediate action is necessary to preserve service opportunity, action may be taken and documented with client notification provided afterward.

Service does not guarantee successful service or subject location. Outcomes depend on accuracy of provided information, subject availability, and legal access conditions.
All services are performed in compliance with Oregon law and applicable court rules.

Please provide:
Client / law firm name
Subject name
Last known address
Documents for service
Deadline or court date
Special instructions

PI License #: PI-ID 130039 DPSST
Phone: 503-560-1342
Email: shadowpdx@shadowpdx.com
Website: shadowpdx.com