Hong Kong
Hong Kong Process Server
Our Hong Kong process server will handle everything for you fast and efficiently.
Process Service Network serves legal documents in all countries of the world, including International Service of Process in Hong Kong. Depending on your needs, we will serve your legal documents either through the Hague Service Convention, or through our international network of private process servers, as allowed by law in Hong Kong (see below).
Process Service Network specializes in legal service in Hong Kong 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 major 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 both process servers and connections get your documents delivered in a timely manner
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
The following is a summary of the methods available for service in Hong Kong as well as a specific proposal for process service.
Important Notice
Hong Kong is still transitioning its legal structure from the British system to the Chinese system and they have instituted new procedures for completing service as described below.
FORMAL SERVICE
Hong Kong is a signatory to The Hague Service Convention (treaty) that governs service of process to be effected between participating nations. Service may be made by formal service through the Central Authority which itself arranges for service by methods prescribed in Hong Kong. Documents to be served in accordance with this method currently require translation into Mandarin Chinese (a change from previous requirement of English language). The time frame can range from 2 to 3 months (recently longer in some cases due to the legal system transition).
Advantage: Enforceable judgment.
Disadvantage: The time frame is generally longer than the informal method.
OPTION: We can provide an automatic update on formal Hague service for an additional, one-time fee of $300.00. This status update will be available once a month, or as requested, for purposes of obtaining a court deadline extension.
INFORMAL SERVICE
Officially, Hong Kong forbids service by the informal method since they are a province of mainland China where such service is not allowed. However, our Hong Kong process server (an employee of the government) has legal permission to serve in Hong Kong. Currently, the time frame for the completion of informal service is approximately 1-2 weeks.
Advantage: The time frame is shorter than the formal method.
Disadvantage: Judgment “may” possibly not be enforceable in Hong Kong.
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
LETTERS ROGATORY
Letters Rogatory is used for obtaining evidence in Hong Kong. They are a request from a court in the United States to a court in a foreign country requesting international judicial assistance related to service of process. This method is time consuming, cumbersome, and should be used only when other options are not available. The use of this method may result in habitual time delays of 7 months to 1 year in the execution of requests. This method should only be used if you are serving a Subpoena or request for evidence.
TRANSLATIONS
The translation of service documents is required for formal service but optional for informal service.
RATES
| Formal | $895.00 |
| Informal | $1495.00 |
| Publication | $995.00 |
| Expedited Informal | $2700.00 (within 30 days, guaranteed) |
| *All fees are per defendant/address | |
| Translation | $0.38 per word (proper nouns not translated) |
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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 for domestic assignments are subject to a $.50/page copy fee for large files (100+ pages). Copy fees are waived for international assignments.
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Note: We’ve been in business since 1978, so we must be doing it right.