Seychelles Process Server

Overview

Process Server in Seychelles: How Service of Process Works

Seychelles has been a Hague Service Convention signatory since 1981, with the Registrar of the Supreme Court in Victoria, Mahé, designated as the Central Authority. Seychelles objected to service by diplomatic or consular agents upon persons abroad and, per its formal declarations, took a similarly restrictive position on the Article 10 alternative channels, meaning the Central Authority route is generally the appropriate channel for U.S.-originated requests.

Who serves process

Who Can Serve Legal Documents in the Seychelles

A mixed legal system applies in Seychelles, but procedure in Victoria's courts follows common-law lines. The Central Authority is the Registrar of the Supreme Court in Victoria.

Seychelles has not objected to postal service under Article 10(a), but it objects to direct service under 10(b) and (c) and to consular service on non-nationals. English is an official language. Its Hague listing was last updated in 2006, so we confirm practical details before filing.

The documents most often bound for Victoria and the rest of Seychelles are an assignation (writ of summons) or a requête (application), plus orders, subpoenas and other court notices. Addresses range from Victoria to the Outer Islands.

Treaties

Hague Service Convention and Seychelles

The Seychelles 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. On Article 10: Seychelles accepts postal service, but objects to direct service by judicial officers or agents.

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