Business Details
44 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Process Serving & Courier Service in California
Amstar Express was founded in 1982 by Douglas Kingsbury, initially operating as Doug's Moto-Messenger and later California Motor Couriers. The company pioneered motorcycle courier services in the San Fernando Valley, earning respect from law firms for timely court filings. Over four decades, it evolved into a comprehensive service provider offering process serving, courier delivery, e-filing, and attorney support across California and nationwide. The company maintains a fully computerized system for customized order management, with uniformed, trained, and insured employees.Amstar Express holds commercial vehicle insurance, courier bonding, and workers' compensation coverage. It is affiliated with the Better Business Bureau (A+ rated) and multiple professional process server associations. The founder remains actively involved, emphasizing open communication and client protection through professional ethics.
Services
Process Serving
Courier Services
Court Filings
E-Filing
Skip Tracing
Deposition Services
Same-Day Delivery
Document Retrieval
Worldwide Serving
Legal Support
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of experience in legal document delivery and process serving
- Nationwide network of trusted process servers and couriers
- Better Business Bureau A+ rated with comprehensive insurance coverage
- 24/7 client portal for real-time order tracking and management
- Specialized expertise in e-filing and court document handling
Associations and certifications
- Better Business Bureau
- California Association of Legal Support Professionals
- National Association of Professional Process Servers
What people say
Highly recommend
Prompt and reliable
Excellent service
Always on time
Dedicated professionals
Services
Process Serving
Amstar Express provides professional process serving across California and nationwide. Our dedicated servers ensure legal documents are delivered according to strict legal standards. With a network of bonded professionals, we handle evasive recipients and provide certified proof of service for court requirements.
Courier Services
Our courier services handle urgent document delivery across Southern California and beyond. Vehicles include cars, trucks, and vans for parcels up to 1,000 lbs. We offer exclusive, rush, and scheduled delivery options with real-time tracking capabilities.
E-Filing Services
Amstar Express offers California court e-filing services with concierge support for document submission. Our system handles most California courts requiring electronic filing, with experienced staff managing technical requirements and court-specific formatting standards.
Skip Tracing
Our skip tracing services utilize privileged access to proprietary databases for locating individuals requiring legal service. Certified process servers combine advanced research tools with field verification to improve service success rates for evasive recipients.
Court Filings
We handle physical court filings and document retrieval at courthouses, county recorders, and government offices nationwide. Services include document copying, research, filing, and recording with experienced staff familiar with court procedures and deadlines.
People
Douglas Alan Kingsbury
Founder & CEO
Douglas Kingsbury founded Amstar Express in 1982 after five years as a motorcycle courier. With over 40 years in transportation and legal delivery services, he transitioned from field operations to strategic leadership while maintaining hands-on client engagement.
Questions
What areas do you serve for process serving?
We serve all California counties and have a nationwide network for process serving in every U.S. state.
Do you offer same-day courier services?
Yes, we provide multiple same-day delivery options including exclusive, rush, and scheduled services across Southern California.
Can you handle e-filing for California courts?
We offer concierge e-filing services for most California courts requiring electronic document submission.
Are your process servers licensed and insured?
All our servers work with bonded, insured professionals holding necessary state registrations and commercial vehicle permits.
How can I track my delivery?
Our secure client portal provides 24/7 order tracking with real-time status updates for all active deliveries.
What types of documents can you deliver?
We handle legal documents, court filings, contracts, blueprints, medical records, and packages up to 1,000 lbs.
