We are process service experts ready to serve Manila as soon as this week. Start your litigation or move it forward with our Manila process service company, Excell Process Service, offering three decades of experience as Manila process servers. Start with a free consultation by filling out the forms to the right, or learn more about our Manila process servers 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 Manila process servers located in both metropolitan and rural areas. Our Manila process service company is recommended for its due diligence and staying up to date with 2022’s fastest process service methods.

Our Manila process servers keep 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 Manila process service company will file your Proof of Service with the appropriate court (just ask before we begin). In addition to serving papers, our Manila 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, Manila process servers 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 Manila (formal and informal) can vary greatly because customs and traditions lead to delays year-round. If you choose rush service, Excell Process Service’s private network of Manila process servers and government officials may be able to minimize slowdowns despite the circumstances. Bring any specific questions to a free consultation with our experts.

What Makes Excell Process Service a Reliable Manila 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 80 nations globally since 1986

Details on Service of Process in the Philippines

The Philippines converted its legal processes to the Hague Service Convention on October 1, 2020. Currently, the Central Authority of the Philippines accepts international process service methods under Article 5; however, service by mail under Article 10 is declined. Service needs to be via Letters Rogatory in order to enforce a judgment. Service of legal documents from Filipino courts upon Filipino defendants is strictly regulated. Acting outside of accordance with these regulations is a criminal offense. Ask our Philippines process service experts any questions about our expertise in a free consultation.

In the Philippines, legal matters are primarily conducted in English. However, when serving legal papers through the Central Authority, translation is required if it is known that the defendant does business in Tagalog (or Filipino). There are more than 150 dialects of Tagalog, including: Cebuano, Ilocano, Hiligaynon, Waray-Waray, Central Bikol, Kapampangan, Pangasinan, Maranao, Tausug, Maguindanao, Zamboangueño, Kinaray-a, Surigaonon, Masbateño, Aklanon, Ibanag, Yakan, and Eskayan.

Here’s How Our Manila Process Service Company Works

FORMAL SERVICE

Formal process service through the Hague Service Convention is available in the Philippines. It typically takes less than three months (sometimes less than one) to complete Hague Convention Service in the Philippines. 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 the Philippines 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 the Philippines 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

Not required for this English-speaking country.

RATES

Service of process*

Formal: $700.00**

Informal: $1,000.00**

Letters Rogatory: Call to request a quote.

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 (Fed Ex, 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 Manila 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 payment is received, we will begin processing your assignment immediately.

Step 3 – After that, your documents will be served by an experienced Manila Process Server according to your instructions and applicable legal requirements.

Step 4 – Finally, once service is completed, a Proof of Service will be sent to you via email.

Please note: Court filing is not included by default. However, if you require us to file the Proof of Service on your behalf for an additional fee, please indicate this when submitting your request.

For Ongoing Clients & Multiple Assignments

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

If you regularly need Manila Process Service or other international assignments, here’s how to get started:

Step 1 – First, register for an account with Excell Process Services. You will receive secure login credentials to access our client portal. In addition, billing arrangements can be customized based on your organization’s needs.

Step 2 – Next, log in to the portal to upload your service documents. You can also provide any additional details that may help us complete your assignment efficiently.

Step 3 – Once submitted, our team will begin processing your request. Afterward, we will coordinate with the appropriate Manila Process Server and proceed according to your instructions.

Step 4 – Finally, after completion, you will receive an email notification. Your Proof of Service will also be available for download through the client portal.

Please note: Filing the Proof of Service with the court is available upon request for an additional fee. Therefore, please specify this requirement when submitting your assignment.