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MAAPPS

Mid-Atlantic Association of Professional Process Servers

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Mission Statement

Creating, maintaining and promoting a moral and ethical standard for the profession. Establishing and supporting professional process server education and training programs. Improving relations between the profession and the legal community and the general public. Promoting any legislation and/or rule change that will benefit the profession. Opposing any Federal, State or Local Legislation and/or rule change that may harm the profession.

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About Mid-Atlantic Association of Professional Process Servers

Geographic Coverage

Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and District of Columbia for regular members; nationwide for associate members

Membership

Who can join:
Regular (voting) membership for persons affiliated with process serving for 1+ year and doing business in MD, VA, DE, or DC; Associate (non-voting) membership for those outside the area or industry affiliates; no felonies without pardon
Annual Dues:
Regular: $50/year or $75/2 years; Associate: $50/year; Directory listing: additional $50/year

Leadership

Leadership as of April 2026

  • President: Bruce A. Howard
  • Vice President: Torri Schaffer
  • Secretary: Christina L. Daniel
  • Treasurer: Jeff Foreman
  • Administrator: Julie Gilroy

Events & Conferences

  • Annual Conference: Election of officers and business meeting; past 2019 conference held in Baltimore, MD

Services & Benefits

  • Education and certification courses
  • Searchable member directory
  • Networking at annual conference
  • Code of Ethics
  • Committee participation
  • Legislative fund

Legislative Involvement

MAAPPS promotes legislation beneficial to the process serving profession and actively opposes harmful federal, state, and local legislation in Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and Washington DC. The association maintains a dedicated legislative fund for advocacy efforts.

Notable Information

MAAPPS covers the mid-Atlantic region including Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and DC. The association was featured on the cover of the NAPPS Docket publication. Active website with membership renewals, certification, and contact page confirms ongoing operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MAAPPS?
MAAPPS, the Mid-Atlantic Association of Professional Process Servers, is the professional association serving process servers in Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and Washington DC. MAAPPS promotes ethical standards, professional education, and legislative advocacy for process servers across the mid-Atlantic region.
How do I join MAAPPS?
You can join MAAPPS through maapps.org. Regular membership ($50/year or $75 for 2 years) is available to those who have been affiliated with process serving for at least 1 year and do business in MD, VA, DE, or DC. Associate membership ($50/year) is available for those outside the region or industry affiliates. An additional $50/year adds a directory listing.
Which states does MAAPPS serve?
MAAPPS serves the mid-Atlantic region: Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and the District of Columbia for regular members. Associate membership is available nationwide for process servers and industry affiliates outside these jurisdictions.
What are the benefits of MAAPPS membership?
MAAPPS members benefit from access to education and certification courses, a searchable member directory for client referrals, networking at the annual conference, committee participation, and MAAPPS's legislative advocacy that monitors and responds to laws affecting process servers in the mid-Atlantic region.
Does MAAPPS offer certification?
Yes. MAAPPS offers education and certification courses for process servers in the mid-Atlantic region. Members can earn credentials through MAAPPS's training programs.
How does MAAPPS support process servers legislatively?
MAAPPS actively monitors and responds to legislation in Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and DC, as well as federal legislation affecting process servers. The association promotes beneficial legislation and opposes harmful rule changes. MAAPPS maintains a dedicated legislative fund that members can contribute to for advocacy purposes.
Does MAAPPS hold an annual conference?
Yes. MAAPPS holds an annual conference featuring officer elections and a business meeting. Past conferences have been held in Baltimore, Maryland, providing networking and professional development opportunities for mid-Atlantic process servers.

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