Sweden

Process Service Network serves legal documents in all countries of the world, including International Service of Process in Sweden. 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 Sweden (see below).

Process Service Network specializes in legal service in Sweden (including Stockholm) 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?

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

FORMAL SERVICE

Many countries are signatories to The Hague Service Convention (treaty) that governs service of process to be effected between participating nations; Sweden is one of them. Service may be made by formal service through the Central Authority which itself arranges for service by methods prescribed in that country. Documents to be served in accordance with this method must be translated into the official language of the country where the documents will be served. The time frame can range from 2 to 4 months (recently, 2 1/2 months).

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

Private process servers may serve documents in most countries, whether a signer of The Hague Service Convention, or not. Service is normally handled in a manner similar to methods used in the United States, although completion of the service usually takes longer. Customs and traditions in Sweden tend to lead to a slower pace and less rigid work habits. Service sometimes may take several months but informal service is generally faster than the formal method. Many 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. Currently, the time frame for the completion of informal service is approximately 2 weeks.

Advantage: The time frame is shorter than the formal method.

Disadvantage: Judgment “may” not be enforceable in Sweden.

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

DEPOSITION OF U.S. CITIZENS

VOLUNTARY WITNESS:

American attorneys may take voluntary depositions in Sweden of American citizens whenever and wherever they choose if they obtain permission from the Swedish government. In order to obtain permission from the Foreign Ministry, an informal request should summarize the cause of action and indicate that an American is a party to the suit. This procedure is not available unless an American citizen is a party to the suit.

LETTERS ROGATORY:

(for Swedish citizens): If the witness is a Sweden citizen, Swedish authorities will take a deposition of a willing witness pursuant to the terms of the Hague Convention. You will need to file Letters Rogatory with the Court of jurisdiction.

INVOLUNTARY WITNESS:

If a witness must be compelled to appear and testify in Sweden, his/her deposition can only be taken by Swedish authorities. A request and the questions to be posed to the witness must be sent directly to the appropriate.

TIMEFRAME:

Depositions should be scheduled at least 4 months after the assignment is given to us to allow sufficient time for the Swedish government to complete their duties.

TRANSLATIONS

Most countries require the documents to be translated into the official language of the nation where they are to be served (in this case, Swedish). The U.S. State Department recommends translation, but it is not a requirement unless the formal method is used. 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 un-translated documents. We offer translation services at rates quoted below.

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