Cyprus Process Server

Overview

Process Server in Cyprus: How Service of Process Works

Cyprus acceded to the Hague Service Convention on October 26, 1982, with entry into force on June 1, 1983. Cyprus's Hague Conference listing shows no objection to the Article 10 methods, although the formal Central Authority route is generally the appropriate channel for U.S.-originated requests. As a former British colony with a Commonwealth common-law legal system, Cyprus's courts operate primarily in Greek, with English widely used in commercial and legal practice.

Who serves process

Who Can Serve Legal Documents in Cyprus

Cyprus has a common-law legal system. The Central Authority is the Ministry of Justice and Public Order in Nicosia, which sends requests to the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court and on to the District Court where the person lives, where court bailiffs serve the documents.

According to the Hague Conference, Cyprus has not objected to any Article 10 method. Service through the courts costs a flat €21, paid by bank transfer to the Ministry. The Central Authority may ask for a Greek translation, at the requesting party's expense; English is widely used.

The documents most often bound for Nicosia and the rest of Cyprus are a claim form or writ of summons with the statement of claim, plus orders, subpoenas and other court notices. Addresses range from Nicosia to the Paphos & Famagusta Districts.

Treaties

Hague Service Convention and Cyprus

Cyprus 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: The Hague Conference lists no objection by Cyprus to postal or direct service.

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