Liechtenstein Process Server

Overview

Process Server in Liechtenstein: How Service of Process Works

Liechtenstein is not listed as a party to the Hague Service Convention, although it is a party to the Hague Evidence and Apostille Conventions. Foreign documents are therefore usually served through formal judicial assistance, with a request to the Liechtenstein courts sent through official channels. Like its neighbour Switzerland, Liechtenstein generally expects foreign judicial documents to be served through official channels, so informal service by a private agent risks being challenged. Documents should be translated into German.

Who serves process

Who Can Serve Legal Documents in Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein's civil procedure is governed by its Code of Civil Procedure (Zivilprozessordnung), which is modelled on Austrian law, and documents are served through the Princely Court of Justice (Landgericht) in Vaduz.

Liechtenstein is not a party to the Hague Service Convention, although it is a party to the Hague Evidence and Apostille Conventions, so service from abroad goes through formal judicial assistance channels. Documents should be translated into German.

The documents most often bound for Vaduz and the rest of Liechtenstein are a Klage (statement of claim), plus orders, subpoenas and other court notices. We serve in Vaduz, across Vaduz & Schaan and out to Remaining Municipalities.

Treaties

Liechtenstein and the Hague Conventions: Treaty Status

The Hague Service Convention lets member countries send documents to each other's Central Authorities for service. Liechtenstein has not joined it, so that route isn't available, and the Convention's Article 10 rules on postal and private service don't apply. Whether those methods are acceptable depends on Liechtenstein's law and on what your court allows.

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