Andorra Process Server

Overview

Process Server in Andorra: How Service of Process Works

Andorra acceded to the Hague Service Convention in 2017 and usually completes requests in two to six months, according to its Hague Conference listing. The Ministry of Justice, as Central Authority, requires a translation into Catalan (Andorra's official language), Spanish, or French, along with the standard Convention formulary using the French/English or French/Spanish/English version. Notably, Andorra does not practice informal delivery under Article 5(2), so a properly translated request matters more here than in some other jurisdictions.

Who serves process

Who Can Serve Legal Documents in Andorra

Andorra is a civil-law country. The Central Authority is the International Relations and Legal Cooperation Service at the Ministry of Justice and Interior, which sends requests to the Presidency of the Batllia (the first-instance court), whose sections serve the documents.

Andorra has not objected to any Article 10 method. The Central Authority requires a Catalan, Spanish or French translation of every request, and the request must use the Convention's model form. Service is free and usually takes two to six months.

The documents most often bound for Andorra la Vella and the rest of Andorra are a statement of claim with a summons to appear, plus orders, subpoenas and other court notices. Addresses range from Andorra la Vella to Sant Julià de Lòria.

Treaties

Hague Service Convention and Andorra

Andorra 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: Andorra has not objected to Article 10, so postal service and direct service are available.

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