Lithuania Process Server

Overview

Process Server in Lithuania: How Service of Process Works

Lithuania acceded to the Hague Service Convention on August 2, 2000, with entry into force on June 1, 2001. Lithuania's declarations touch Articles 8, 10, 15, and 16, generally closing off the Article 10 alternative channels and directing requests through the formal Central Authority route via the Ministry of Justice. Documents are translated into Lithuanian for formal service.

Who serves process

Who Can Serve Legal Documents in Lithuania

Lithuania is a civil-law country. The Central Authority is the Ministry of Justice in Vilnius, and incoming requests are served by judicial officers (bailiffs) through the Chamber of Judicial Officers of Lithuania.

Lithuania objects to postal and private service under Article 10, so U.S. requests for Vilnius must go through its Central Authority. Service costs a flat €110 fee, paid in advance; requests without proof of payment are returned. Documents should be translated into Lithuanian.

Most papers we serve in Lithuania, whether in Vilnius or the regions, are a statement of claim with a summons to appear, followed by court orders, injunctions and judgment notices. We serve in Vilnius, across Vilnius & Utena Counties and out to Panevėžys, Alytus & Tauragė Counties.

Treaties

Hague Service Convention and Lithuania

Lithuania 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. Lithuania has made a declaration on Article 10, which limits service by post or by private agents, so we confirm which methods are open before choosing one.

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