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

Process Service Network specializes in process service in the United Kingdom and has process servers in every area of the country, including London. We are one of the few firms that handle international service of process and investigations, and offer 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 the United Kingdom as well as a specific proposal for process service.

FORMAL SERVICE

England (UK) is a signatory to The Hague Service Convention (treaty) that governs service of process to be affected between participating nations. Service may be made by formal service through the Central Authority which itself arranges for service by methods prescribed in that country. The time frame can range from 3 to 5 months.

Advantage: Enforceable judgment.

Disadvantage: The time frame is generally longer than the informal method.

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. Service in England is very efficient and similar to the time frames within the United States. Our office in London coordinates all services in Great Britain and is extremely thorough and efficient. Since we pay our process servers 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 1 to 2 weeks.

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

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

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

As UK is a signatory to Hague Evidence Convention, Letters Rogatory are only required if documents originate from a country that is not a signatory to the said Convention. They are a request from a court in the originating country to a court in a foreign country requesting international judicial assistance related to service of process, deposition of witnesses or production of records.

Obtaining Evidence in Civil and Commercial Matters

The United Kingdom is a signatory to the Hague Convention on the Taking of Evidence Abroad in Civil and Commercial Matters. The designated Central Authority for the United Kingdom under the Hague Evidence Convention is responsible for receiving letters of request for the taking of evidence. Guidance on preparing such requests is available through the Hague Evidence Convention Model Letters of Request. Letters of Request must be prepared in duplicate.

Requests seeking the compulsory production or examination of evidence under the Hague Evidence Convention should be transmitted directly from the requesting court or authorized person in the United States to the U.K. Central Authority and do not require transmission through diplomatic channels.

Taking Voluntary Depositions of Willing Witnesses

Voluntary depositions of willing witnesses in civil and commercial matters are permitted in the United Kingdom regardless of the witness’s nationality. Depositions may be conducted orally or through written questions and may be taken by U.S. consular officers or private attorneys at the U.S. Embassy or another suitable location, such as a hotel or office, either upon notice or pursuant to a commission. Where the services of a U.S. consular officer are required to administer an oath or to provide interpreter or stenographer services, prior arrangements must be made directly with the U.S. Embassy.

TRANSLATIONS

Not required for this English speaking country unless documents are not in English language.