How many hours of continuing education are required each year?

• A. 5 hours
• B. 10 hours
• C. 20 hours
• D. 40 hours

Answer: (B)

Continuing education is required each year to keep a private process server’s credentials active and ensure they stay current with rules, procedures, and professional standards. Ten hours per year is the standard minimum, balancing enough training with a reasonable time commitment. Five hours would be too little to cover essential topics, while twenty or forty hours would impose a heavier burden without reflecting typical renewal expectations. So, ten hours a year best fits the ongoing competency requirement.