We are process service experts ready to serve British Columbia. Start your litigation or move it forward with our British Columbia process service company, Excell Process Service, offering three decades of experience as British Columbia process server. Start with a free consultation by filling out the forms to the right, or learn more about our British Columbia process server below.

Excell Process Service started serving legal documents more than 30 years ago. We’ve aided law firms and state and federal agencies, building close relationships with government officials, including members of the U.S. Department of State. By continually serving legal documents abroad, we’ve built expertise with foreign process service laws. And today, Excell Process Service serves in more than 80 countries with rush service available everywhere.

With offices serving major regions around the world, we are well networked throughout every continent. Excell Process Service has British Columbia process server located in both metropolitan and rural areas. Our British Columbia process service company is recommended for its due diligence and staying up to date with 2022’s fastest process service methods.

Our British Columbia process server keeps clients up to date through the Excell Process Service online portal, which makes it easy to request an update on any assignment in progress. For a small fee, our British Columbia process service company will file your Proof of Service with the appropriate court (just ask before we begin). In addition to serving papers, our British Columbia process service company gladly helps to track, trace, and locate missing people or businesses as it relates to process service. A skip trace can quickly reveal new information to get your case back in progress.

By tracking legal changes and current events, British Columbia process server understand the best ways to expedite assignments and beat pressing deadlines. In addition to rush service, we offer to serve your legal paperwork informally, which can save months of time compared to formal service through the Hague Convention.

Note: Process service in British Columbia (formal and informal) can vary greatly because customs and traditions lead to delays year-round. If you choose rush service, Excell Process Service private network of British Columbia process servers and government officials may be able to minimise slowdowns despite the circumstances. Bring any specific questions to a free consultation with our experts.

What Makes Excell Process Service a Reliable British Columbia Process Service Company?

  • Fair and up-front pricing on every assignment. Every time. Without hidden fees.
  • Service methods accepted by all courts worldwide.
  • Licensed and registered international process servers with decades of experience.
  • Rush service available to beat deadlines, serving over 180 nations globally since 1986.

Details on International Service of Process in Canada

The Convention of 15 November 1965 on the Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents in Civil or Commercial Matters has been enforced since May 1, 1989. In Canada, like the United States of America, the national government shares authority with the local government; however, in Canada, each province is not considered sovereign despite having its own process service rules and designated Central Authority.

Canada has a national Central Authority, like all member states of the Hague Service Convention. Each provincial and territorial government in Canada also has its own Central Authority for Hague-related purposes. United States attorneys should not attempt to serve legal papers in Canada the same way they are served in the United States. Proper procedures must be followed to satisfy the requirements of both nations, including language translation in some areas. Legal documents in English typically do not require translation in Canada unless they are to be served in Quebec.

Canada allows service of process by mail or post under Article 10a; however, a signed receipt must be included (required under Fed. R. Civ. P. 4). A successful service using this method depends on the proper observance of both local rules and Hague Convention rules. Canada does not object to service by judicial officers, officials, or other competent persons under Articles 10b and 10c.

Request an immediate status update from our Canada process servers at no additional charge. We stay up-to-date on the rules of international service of process through intelligence briefings provided directly from the United States Department of State. Our notes on the socio-political conditions in nations we serve are provided by the Central Intelligence Agency. Speed of service may take longer than usual in turbulent regions.

Warning: Many websites offer international service of process to Canada at suspiciously low prices. Beware of scam services created by unlicensed companies, especially those offering contracts with unfair or nonexistent refund policies. Some companies offer only a single attempt at service and have no way to overcome common issues like address information that is not up-to-date. Excell Process Service is prepared for each of these scenarios and more. Contact our Canada process servers with any questions today.

This information is not legal advice. Bring any specific questions to our Canada process servers by calling 855-545-1303. Achieving an enforceable judgment depends on the method of service that you choose. Our Canada process servers recommend taking time to carefully select the service method that is best to achieve your legal goals.

Specializing In Hard-To-Serve International Service of Process Assignments

To begin an international process service assignment to Canada, we will need the following:

  • PDF versions of service documents uploaded to our website (click here to begin)
  • Your defendant’s name, an up-to-date address for service, your preferred speed and method of service (formal, informal, etc.)

Here’s How Our British Columbia Process Service Company Works

FORMAL SERVICE

Formal process service through the Hague Service Convention is available in Canada. It typically takes less than three months (sometimes less than one) to complete Hague Convention Service in Canada. Our most experienced process servers have worked closely with government officials and members of the Central Authority here, and in many cases this helps expedite your service. If you are curious about the status of your assignment, we offer status updates on all Hague Service Convention process service requests. Contact us using the forms on this page to serve your legal documents in Canada as soon as possible.

INFORMAL SERVICE

In countries where formal process service methods are not recognized, private process servers deliver legal papers informally (in person) directly to the business or individual’s address. If you do not know the correct address to serve a person or business, we can find it for you immediately. In many nations, informal (in person) service of legal documents works the same way as it does in the United States or the United Kingdom. However, remote locations (especially those in nations outside North America) may take longer to serve due to private security or other commonly used services to help avoid the service of legal documents. Rest assured, we have more than three decades of practice and will keep you updated throughout the process of the service assignment. Our process service specialists complete most informal (in-person) service assignments in less than 4 weeks and can make a next-day service attempt in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and more. Contact us using the forms on this page to serve your legal documents in Canada as soon as possible. Note: This is the proper process service method for serving U.S. military personnel.

LETTERS ROGATORY

Letters Rogatory is another option for obtaining evidence during discovery or notifying a person or business of legal action you are taking against them. This process takes longer than others; however, Letters Rogatory are recognized as a formal method of international process service. In many nations, it is the only formal method available because they are not members of the Hague Service Convention.

TRANSLATIONS

The official language in British Columbia, Canada is English. As such, no translations of documents is required.

RATES

Service of process*

Formal: $675.00** (+$150.00 Bailiff’s fee)

Informal: $375.00** (+$150.00 Bailiff’s fee)

Plus $165.00 government fee

International Rush Delivery: Call to request price details.

*All fees are per defendant/address

** Estimated rate. Please supply the service address, and we will confirm the exact fee

Translation: $0.38 per word (proper nouns not translated)

Notary: Not available in all countries. Inquire for cost and details. This country uses the apostille process to obtain a notary seal on the aos/pos. This is conducted and completed by appointment only with the local Embassy or the Ministry.

Copies: Billed at local rates per page. Inquire for cost and details. For Formal Process Service, six (6) complete sets are required at the time of submission.

Special Messenger (FedEx, DHL, etc.): Regular submissions to Special Authorities such as the Hague, local Embassy, or the Ministry often sit unopened for a long time. Therefore, we recommend submission by Special Messenger. Billed at local rates if needed or requested.

Status Update: In matters where a timely update from the local Embassy or Ministry is not forthcoming. Timely updates often require an in-person status check to obtain updates. Fee: $350.00 per status update.

How to Get Started Serving Legal Documents Internationally

Serve Your Legal Documents Internationally Now

As a One-Time User

If you need assistance with a one-time British Columbia Process Service assignment, follow these simple steps:

Step 1 – First, complete our online process service request  form and upload all relevant documents through our website.

Step 2 – Next, Excell Process Services will review your request and issue an invoice. Once we receive your payment, we will begin processing your assignment immediately.

Step 3 – After that, an experienced British Columbia Process Server will serve your documents according to your instructions while following all applicable legal requirements.

Step 4 – Finally, we will email your Proof of Service as soon as we complete your assignment.

Please note: Court filing is not included by default. However, if you need us to file your Proof of Service for an additional fee, please include this request when submitting your documents.

For Ongoing Clients & Multiple Assignments

(Attorneys, Law Firms, Insurance Companies, Corporations & Government Agencies)

If you plan to use Excell Process Services regularly for British Columbia Process Service or other international assignments, creating a client account makes the process simple and convenient. Additionally, you can manage your assignments securely through our client portal.

Step 1 – To begin, register for an account with Excell Process Services. After registration, you will receive secure login credentials. Moreover, we can customize billing arrangements based on your organization’s needs.

Step 2 – Then, access the client portal, upload your service documents, and provide any additional details that may help our team complete your request efficiently.

Step 3 – Once we receive your submission, our team will start processing your request immediately. Afterward, we will coordinate with the appropriate British Columbia Process Server according to your instructions.

Step 4 – When the assignment is complete, we will notify you by email. In addition, you can download your Proof of Service directly from the client portal.

Please note: Court filing is available upon request for an additional fee. Therefore, please let us know when submitting your documents if you need us to file your Proof of Service.