North Macedonia Process Server

Overview

Process Server in North Macedonia: How Service of Process Works

North Macedonia is a Hague Service Convention signatory with the Ministry of Justice designated as the Central Authority. Upon receiving a request, the Central Authority first reviews it for compliance with the Convention and domestic law, then arranges service by a method prescribed under North Macedonian law, or by a particular method requested by the applicant, provided it's compatible with local law.

Who serves process

Who Can Serve Legal Documents in North Macedonia

North Macedonia is a civil-law country. The Central Authority is the Ministry of Justice in Skopje, which checks requests and sends them to the competent court.

Because North Macedonia has objected to all Article 10 methods, service in Skopje or the Polog, Southeastern & Vardar Regions has to go through the Central Authority. Documents served formally must be in Macedonian or translated into Macedonian.

Most papers we serve in North Macedonia, whether in Skopje or the regions, are a statement of claim with a summons to appear, followed by court orders, injunctions and judgment notices. Defendants may be anywhere from Skopje to the Polog, Southeastern & Vardar Regions, and we cover the whole country.

Treaties

Hague Service Convention and North Macedonia

North Macedonia is a party to the Hague Service Convention, so documents can be sent to its Central Authority, which arranges service and returns a Certificate of Service. North Macedonia has made a declaration on Article 10, which limits service by post or by private agents, so we confirm which methods are open before choosing one.

North Macedonia is also a party to the Hague Evidence Convention, so witness testimony and documents can be requested with a Letter of Request.