Dubai

Dubai Process Server

Our process server in Dubai will handle your case promptly and efficiently. Process service in Dubai is complicated and strict rules must be followed. Our process server in Dubai knows exactly the steps that must be taken.

Process Service Network (PSN) serves legal documents in all countries of the world, including International Service of Process in Dubai. Depending on your needs, we will serve your legal documents either through our international network of private process servers, or by other appropriate process service methods, as allowed by law in Dubai (see below).

PSN specializes in legal service in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and is one of the few firms that handles international service of process and offers competitive rates. Our job is to cut through the bureaucracy and red tape to get the service completed with as little delay as possible. We have been in business since 1978 and have developed close working relationships with key individuals in most countries throughout the world. The founder and CEO of Process Service Network was a Political Science major in college with a focus on international relations and is actively involved in a worldwide organization through which he has developed business and personal relationships in over 80 nations worldwide. He is also an International Circle member of the World Affairs Council and an Associate Member of the American Bar Association (ABA).

Unlike some of our competitors who claim to be experts, we actually are familiar with the laws, customs and current practices in the countries where documents are to be served. With offices in 8 countries, serving all regions around the world, we stay on top of current events and service strategies. Our personal relationships and close dealings with the judicial authorities in the U.S. Department of State and many countries allow us to have a better understanding of their procedures and requirements.

Why Choose Process Service Network?

Our extensive network of process servers and connections get your documents delivered in a timely manner - typically 1-2 weeks!
We deliver your documents through methods that are accepted in all courts worldwide
We will serve your legal documents anywhere in the world
We provide you with a team of skilled, knowledgeable, diligent and competent international service specialists
We quote firm rates, in advance – with no hidden fees (scroll down for our published rates)

The following is a summary of the methods available for service in Dubai as well as a specific proposal for process service.

FORMAL SERVICE

The United Arab Emirates is not a signer of The Hague Service Convention. There is no formal method of service in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the United Arab Emirates is not currently accepting Letters Rogatory. Therefore, informal service by private process server is the only available method of service.

INFORMAL SERVICE

Private process servers conduct process service tasks in Dubai. Service is normally handled in a manner similar to methods used in the United States and Canada, and completion of the service usually takes 1-2 weeks, depending on the availability of the defendant. Our process server in Dubai is fast and efficient. Most process servers who we employ are off-duty police officers or other government officials who are able to, in certain cases, exercise their official capacity to complete the service. Since we pay the process server a bonus (at our own expense) for prompt service, the normal delays are usually reduced. We do all that is possible to insure a timely completion of the service. Currently, the time frame for the completion of informal service is approximately 1-2 weeks.

NOTICE: Personal service in Dubai is highly unlikely due to high security. Most businesses and residences have security guards who will deny access to the defendant. In some states, you should obtain a court order, in advance, allowing for substituted service on an employee, household member, or security guard. Such service is usual and customary in Dubai. Another option is to obtain a court order for service by publication. However, UAE traditional newspapers will not accept such publication and the only alternative is utilizing Global Legal Notices (our affiliate). See www.GlobalLegalNotices.com

PUBLICATION

Service by Publication is an alternative to personal service when a defendant's address is not known. Your court will require that you conduct a Due Diligence Search before issuing a court order allowing for service by publication. We handle the entire process, including the due diligence search affidavit, and preparing the Application and Order for Publication. We will provide all forms necessary for you to submit to your local court. Once the Order is signed by the judge, we will publish the entire file for one low rate of $995.00 and provide Proof of Publication.

See details at www.GlobalLegalNotices.com

TRANSLATIONS

Arabic is the official language of Dubai; however, English is commonly used in business activities. The U.S. State Department recommends translation, but it is not a requirement in Dubai. It is possible, although rare, that a demurer could be filed based upon lack of understanding by the defendant as to the nature and meaning of untranslated documents. It is important that the Defendant understand the nature of the documents. We offer translation services at rates quoted below.

RATES

Service of process
Informal	$1595.00
Publication	$995.00
Letters Rogatory	Not available
Expedited Informal	$2700.00 (within 30 days, guaranteed)
*All fees are per defendant/address
Translation	$0.38 per word (proper nouns not translated)

Local Office in Dubai

Our office in Dubai is located at:
PSN International
Dubai Marina
Dubai, UAE
+001-805-955-0049
(Note: Do NOT send or mail anything to this address as we cannot receive mail or courier deliveries there. All correspondence must go to our main California office, at the address listed below.)

DECLARATIONS: We provide formal declarations on the status of service upon request, as required by your court, at no additional charge. We subscribe to the U.S. Department of State weekly up-dates on international service of process and the Central Intelligence Agency briefings on social conditions abroad and monitor problems in nations that might affect the completion of the service. Estimated time for completion of service is subject to change depending on current conditions.

WARNING: Beware of companies that quote suspiciously low rates. They often come back later with an excuse for an additional charge. Our rates are firm for one address quoted. Other companies are actually brokerage firms or website developers, not process service agencies, who farm out assignments to companies that are not knowledgeable or qualified on international service of process.

DISCLAIMER: The information contained herein is provided for general information only and may not be accurate at the time of service in a particular case or country. Questions involving specific services should be directed to our office. Care should be exercised in choosing the method of service (formal/informal) if eventual enforcement of a U.S. judgment is anticipated in the country where the documents are to be served. No legal advice is intended in the statements contained herein. Assignments for international service of process are accepted on the basis that the assigning law firm has researched all applicable laws. Process Service Network and its agents assume no liability for its actions in the course of any phase of the service of process assignment.

Specializing in International Service and “hard-to-serve” cases

What we will need to get it served:

International Service of Process

If sending via email: a PDF version of the service documents combined into one (1) file.
If sending via FedEx, mail, or similar: three (3) copies of the documents to be served.
(Note: all 3 sets can be copies; original documents are not required)
A letter of instructions advising us the defendant’s name, service address, and requested method of service (i.e. formal or informal).
Payment for the service fees in U.S. dollars (we will bill you for the translation costs, if translation is required).

Domestic (United States) Service of Process

If sending via email: a PDF version of the service documents combined into one (1) file.
If sending via FedEx, mail, or similar: two (2) copies of the documents to be served.
(Note: both sets can be copies; original documents are not required)
A letter of instructions advising us the defendant’s name and service address.
Payment for the service fees in U.S. dollars.

A note about copies: Service documents sent to us are subject to a $.75/page copy fee for large files (100+ pages).

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Note: We’ve been in business since 1978, so we must be doing it right.