Service of process is the formal delivery of legal documents, such as a summons and complaint, to the person or business named in a case. It gives them notice of the case and allows the court to proceed. Each jurisdiction sets its own rules on who may serve, how, and what proof the court needs.
A service that does not follow the local rules can be challenged and set aside, which delays the case. A professional server knows those rules, makes the required attempts, and returns a sworn proof of service that holds up in court.
For U.S. service and private service abroad you receive a sworn affidavit or declaration of service. For Hague requests you receive the official Certificate of Service under Article 6, completed by the foreign Central Authority.
If the address is wrong or the person is avoiding service, we can run a locate search to find a current address. Where the rules allow it, alternative methods such as substitute service or service by publication may also be available.
No. We manage multi-state assignments from one point of contact, with the same documentation and communication standards in every state.
Yes, as long as the service follows the rules of the state where it takes place. We apply each state's own requirements on who may serve and how.
Yes. Reservations often have their own rules and may require tribal court involvement or permission. We have served papers on reservations across the United States for more than 30 years.
Yes. We prepare and process subpoenas for service in any U.S. state, whether or not that state has adopted the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act (UIDDA).
The Hague Service Convention applies between member countries and uses each country's designated Central Authority. Letters rogatory are formal requests from a U.S. court to a foreign court, used for countries outside the Convention or when a court order is required.
It depends on the law of the destination country and any objections it has made under Article 10 of the Hague Convention. Where private service is allowed, it is usually much faster than going through a Central Authority.
Most Central Authorities require the documents to be translated into the country's official language. Serving untranslated documents can make the service invalid and cause problems when enforcing a judgment abroad. We can arrange certified translations.
It varies widely by country and method. Private service can take a few weeks; Central Authority and letters rogatory requests can take several months. Each country page gives a typical timeframe.
Complete the process service request form and upload your documents as PDFs. You can also call 855-505-9155 to talk through the case first.
The cost depends on the location, the method of service, how quickly you need it and how many people or addresses are involved. Request a free quote and we'll confirm the price before work begins.
Yes. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and JCB. Credit card payments carry a 4% processing fee.
Orders are firm once work has begun. All sales are final and non-refundable, and a successful service cannot be guaranteed.
Call our team on 855-505-9155 or send us a message.
