Process Serving

If you are looking for a Process Server, Templar are here and ready to help. Process serving can be complicated; it does not just require handing over documents, you need to ensure that all relevant legislation is adhered to. Get it wrong and it can seriously affect the outcome of a case.

Our team of Process Servers can cover the whole of the U.K. With over 17 years of experience assisting our legal and solicitor clients—alongside an increasing number of the general public commencing matters themselves—we act with complete discretion and speed to serve documents in line with your instructions and current legal requirements.

We are fully familiar with the laws and requirements of all courts in respect of the service of documents in the UK, and ensure that service is affected professionally, legally, and on time.

 

What Templar offers within our Process Serving service:

  • Same-day collection of documents (we can collect from your office if required).

  • Competitive rates on bulk process, starting from £75.

  • Multiple visits for a fixed inclusive fee, always agreed at the time of instruction.

  • No hidden costs: No additional fees are charged without your prior knowledge.

  • Legal documentation: Preparation of Affidavits and Certificates of Service.

  • 24/7 Availability: We work outside 9am–5pm—unsociable hours are our business!

  • Full Protection: FULL Professional Indemnity & Public Liability Insurance.

  • Accredited: Corporate Members of The World Association of Professional Investigator

 

 

A Process Server requires a high level of legal knowledge to ensure the job is completed correctly. It is a lot more than just handing a set of documents to another person; it’s about making sure the process is served correctly in every case. All our process servers are regularly trained and updated on changes that directly affect how they carry out their job in line with recent legislations.

If the documents require to be served overseas, we are fully equipped to complete the job. Any country which is a member of the Hague Convention will have reciprocal arrangements in place for the document to be served. We are constantly aware of and always work within these rules and requirements. Pricing can vary depending on the country so please contact us for a quotation.

If it is required, our Process Servers will be as tenacious as necessary, using all direct methods allowable within the law to ensure that the documents are served to your exact instruction. Our clients have been instructing us for over 17 years and they are continuously satisfied with the results and methods of our work.

Let us help you work out the best way to effectively serve your documents.

Process Serving

Our process serving service is engaged for an array of documents, from Statutory Demands through to Bankruptcy Petitions, Claim Forms, Divorce Documentation and more.

There are many reasons why you should enlist the services of a process server. These are the documents that we are engaged to serve, and the process that must be followed:

Statutory Demands

This is the first stage of bankruptcy. Anyone can compile a statutory demand to be served as it is not issued by the court. They can be served on both individuals and companies and are in relation to a debt.

Statutory Demands can either be personally served or go through a process known as Substituted Service if the debtor is difficult to contact. This involves confirming the debtor still resides at the address and sending a letter of appointment via post confirming a return date and time.

  • Individuals: If the debtor is not present on the scheduled date but residency is confirmed, the Demand can be posted through the letterbox.

  • Companies: The Demand should be left with the most senior person present, such as a Director. If the premises are closed, it can be attached to the front door in a clear plastic wallet or posted through the letterbox.

Bankruptcy Petition

This is the second stage of bankruptcy. This document is issued by the Court and includes a scheduled hearing date.

  • Service Rules: These can only be personally served; however, a letter of appointment can be sent.

  • Restrictions: On the return visit, if the Debtor is unavailable, you are not permitted to post this through a letterbox as you would with a Statutory Demand.

  • Next Steps: If service fails, you must prepare an Affidavit or Statement in Support of an Application for Substituted Service. This is submitted to the court to gain authority to leave the document at the address, provided there is sufficient evidence the Debtor is living there and avoiding service.

Claim Forms

This type of document can be served in a variety of ways. They are issued by the Court and can be served by:

  • Leaving them at the address.

  • Handing them to another named individual at the address.

  • Personal service to the Defendant.

  • Service at the Defendant's place of work.

  • Leaving them at the last known address.

Divorce Documentation

These legal documents typically originate from a solicitor and require personal service on the Respondent. We also frequently act on behalf of private individuals to serve Petitions.

If personal service proves impossible, we prepare an Affidavit or Statement of Attempted Service for the court's review. Upon providing sufficient evidence that the subject still resides at the address, the court may grant authority for the documents to be served via the letterbox.

N39 Orders

An N39 Order must be personally served. This document relates to debt recovery, where the court mandates the debtor’s attendance for questioning.

  • Part One: The initial order to attend.

  • Part Two (Committal Order): If the debtor fails to attend the first hearing, this order informs them of a pending prison sentence for a specified number of days due to non-compliance.

Winding up Petitions

These are formal orders to dissolve a company. Service is executed at the company’s Registered Office, usually by handing the papers to a person in authority.

Note: Since Registered Offices are often the premises of accountants or solicitors, we ensure the document is left with a named individual who confirms they have the authority to accept the Petition on the client's behalf.

Traveller Proceedings

These proceedings involve the unauthorized occupation of land owned by individuals or corporate entities. Our role often involves:

  • Attending the local court to have documents issued with a hearing date.

  • Attending the site to serve papers directly to individuals.

  • Affixing notices to caravans, vehicles, and perimeter stakes to ensure legal visibility.

Service Injunctions

These relate primarily to mandatory annual safety checks for gas boilers in housing associations or rental properties. If a tenant denies a service engineer access, an injunction is issued by the court and served upon the tenant.

  • Residence Verification: This process often identifies "absent tenants" who have vacated the property without notifying the landlord.

Licensing Notices

Before a license is granted for a public house, nightclub, or similar venue, these notices must be displayed prominently outside the premises.

  • Purpose: To inform local residents of the application and the procedure for lodging objections.

  • Maintenance: We check these notices daily for 14 days, replacing them immediately if they are removed or defaced.

Injunctions

Injunctions require personal service on the Respondent and cover a wide range of issues, including anti-social behavior and family or child-related matters. We provide comprehensive coverage across the UK, including:

  • England: London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds

  • Wales: Cardiff

  • Northern Ireland: Belfast

  • Scotland: Glasgow, Edinburgh

Whatever your process serving needs, let Templar help. With a nationwide network of experienced servers providing a professional service to all our clients, we are able to get the job done quickly, efficiently, and with the minimum of fuss.

Contact us today for a free, no-obligation quotation.

Process Overview: From Instruction to Completion

  1. Instruction: You provide Templar with the documents and subject details.

  2. Attempted Service: Our server visits the address to effect personal service.

  3. Verification: If the subject is not present, we gather evidence of residency (neighbors, visual cues).

  4. Documentation: We provide either a Certificate of Service or an Affidavit/Statement if further court permission is needed.

  5. Completion: The legal requirement is satisfied, and you are ready for your court hearing.

Templar Service Requirement Guide

Statutory Demand

  • Primary Method: Personal or Substituted

  • Substituted Service: Yes (with Letter of Appointment)

  • Note: Can be served on individuals or companies regarding debt.

Bankruptcy Petition

  • Primary Method: Personal Service only

  • Substituted Service: Only with specific Court Order

  • Note: No letterboxing allowed without prior court authority.

Claim Forms

  • Primary Method: Flexible (Address/Work/Personal)

  • Substituted Service: Yes

  • Note: Can be left at the last known address if required.

Templar Divorce Documentation

  • Primary Method: Personal Service

  • Substituted Service: Only with Court Order

  • Note: Requires an Affidavit of Attempted Service for the court.

N39 Orders

  • Primary Method: Personal Service (Mandatory)

  • Substituted Service: No

  • Note: Relates to debt questioning; can lead to a Committal Order.

Winding Up Petitions

  • Primary Method: Registered Office

  • Substituted Service: Yes

  • Note: Often served to company Accountants or Solicitors.

Traveller Proceedings

  • Primary Method: Direct or Affixed

  • Substituted Service: Yes

  • Note: Papers are often affixed to vehicles, caravans, or stakes.

Injunctions

  • Primary Method: Personal Service

  • Substituted Service: Case-dependent

  • Note: Covers anti-social behavior, gas servicing, and family matters.