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How process serving works in Windsor-Essex
If you have court documents that need to reach someone, you may have heard the term "process server." This short guide explains in plain English what that means, what to expect, and how to get started.
What a process server does
A process server delivers legal documents to the person who needs to receive them. Court documents often have to be placed in a specific person's hands, or delivered in another recognized way, and a process server takes care of that step. The job is simple to describe: take the documents to the right person at the right address, and keep a careful record of what happened.
At Rose City Process Servers, we handle personal service of court documents across Windsor and Essex County. We also offer rush and same-day options, Landlord and Tenant Board notice delivery, and court filing and document retrieval.
What a sworn Affidavit of Service is
An Affidavit of Service is a written statement, sworn by the person who delivered the documents. In general terms, it describes what was served, who it was served on, and when and where the delivery took place. It is the record that can be provided to show the documents were delivered.
A sworn Affidavit of Service is included with every serve at Rose City Process Servers. We do not charge extra for it.
Why people use a process server
Many people choose a process server rather than delivering documents themselves. In general terms, a process server is a neutral third party, which means you do not have to deliver the documents personally or face the other person yourself. A process server also keeps a record of the delivery and prepares the sworn paperwork afterward, and the work takes time that law offices, paralegals and landlords would often rather spend elsewhere.
If you are unsure what your situation requires, a paralegal or lawyer can advise you. We do not give legal advice. Common questions are answered on our FAQ page.
How process serving works for you: what to send
To get started, we generally need:
- The documents to be served, ready to go
- The full name of the person to be served
- The address where service is to be attempted
- Any helpful details, such as a description or likely times someone is home
- Your contact information, and a note if the job is urgent
You can email your documents and the recipient's address to info@rosecityprocessservers.ca, and we will confirm the price and timeline before we start. You can read more about process serving in Windsor.
Rates
Our rates are flat and posted on our website, so you can see what to expect before you reach out.
How to get in touch
Call, text or order online any time: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Serve attempts themselves are made at sensible hours for the person being served, not in the middle of the night.
- Phone: (226) 773-4813
- Email: info@rosecityprocessservers.ca
- Web: rosecityprocessservers.ca
This article is general information and not legal advice.
Have documents to serve?
Call or text (226) 773-4813, or email info@rosecityprocessservers.ca and we will tell you what is possible.