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Serve process in Ontario, Canada: a Windsor process server for US attorneys
We are a Canadian process server in Windsor, Ontario, across the river from Detroit. US attorneys, paralegals and process serving firms send us papers for people in Windsor and Essex County; we serve them in person and return a sworn affidavit.
Who needs to serve process in Ontario, Canada
US law firms, paralegals and process serving companies with a defendant, respondent or witness who lives or works in Windsor or Essex County, Ontario. Windsor faces Detroit across the Detroit River, linked by the Ambassador Bridge, the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel and the Gordie Howe International Bridge, so plenty of Michigan and other US cases have someone on this side. We serve in Windsor and Essex County only, not in Michigan or anywhere else in the United States.
Serving process in Canada under the Hague Service Convention
Canada has been a party to the Hague Service Convention since May 1, 1989. Alongside the Central Authority route, Article 10 keeps other channels open when the receiving country does not object, including service directly through judicial officers, officials or other competent persons of that country. Canada has declared no opposition to Article 10(a), (b) and (c). The Hague Conference's own page for Canada notes that "many businesses commonly referred to as 'Process Servers' serve judicial and extra-judicial documents, for a fee." That is the service we provide: personal service by a private process server in Ontario.
The Central Authority route is still there if your case calls for it; the Hague Conference lists Ontario's average time for it as 4 to 6 weeks. Whether direct service by a private process server satisfies your case depends on your court's rules and any order in your case, so check them before you send the papers. We do not give advice on US law.
What US firms get back
- Personal service at the address you give us in Windsor or Essex County, with up to three attempts at different times of day.
- An email after every attempt with the time, the GPS location and a photo.
- A sworn Affidavit of Service, sworn before a commissioner in Ontario and emailed to you.
- On request, your court's proof of service form completed alongside it, for example California POS-010.
- Printing of 2 copies of up to 25 pages each, included. Send the documents as a PDF; no paper needs to cross the border.
Documents we serve for US cases
Documents for US court cases, served personally in Windsor and Essex County:
- Summons and complaint
- Subpoenas
- Petitions, depending on your court
- Notices and other papers in your case that must be delivered to a named person
Each serve comes with our sworn Affidavit of Service and, on request, your court's proof of service form. We serve in Windsor and Essex County only. For the Ontario court documents we serve, see the full list of documents we serve. Not on it? If it needs to be handed to someone in Windsor or Essex County, ask us.
Sending us a US case
Tell us about the case
Tell us the court, the case number and any deadline. Attach your court's proof of service form if you want it completed.
We serve, in person
We make the first attempt usually within 48 hours (rush 24 hours, same day if ordered by 2 pm Eastern) and email you after every attempt with the time, GPS location and a photo.
You get the proof
You get our sworn Affidavit of Service and, on request, your completed proof form, by email.
What we do not do: serve in Michigan or anywhere in the US, file Hague Central Authority requests, or give advice on US or Canadian law.
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Canadian process server prices for US attorneys
| Standard service, Windsor city limits First attempt usually within 48 hours, up to 3 attempts, sworn affidavit | $140 |
| Standard service, most of Essex County Mileage included | $160 |
| Standard service, Kingsville area Mileage included | $180 |
| Standard service, Leamington area Mileage included | $210 |
| Rush service First attempt within 24 hours, added to the standard rate | +$50 |
| Same-day service, Windsor city limits Order by 2:00 pm Windsor time (Eastern) | $210 |
| Same-day service, most of Essex County Order by 2:00 pm; $255 Kingsville area, $285 Leamington area | $235 |
Prices are in Canadian dollars; at today's rate Windsor's $140 is roughly US$100.
Prices are before HST; tax is shown at checkout.
Prices are set by driving distance from downtown Windsor; the order form shows the exact price for your address.
See what is included in the flat price.
Turnaround and payment
Standard service makes the first attempt usually within 48 hours. Rush puts it within 24 hours, and same-day service is available when you order by 2:00 pm. Tell us about any hearing date or deadline when you order.
Pay by card online, charged in Canadian dollars. Firms with a Canadian bank account can also use Interac e-Transfer. Law firms that send regular work can be invoiced after the job, net 15: email info@rosecityprocessservers.ca to set up an account.
Questions from US firms
Can you serve someone in Windsor, Ontario for a US case?
Yes. We serve in Windsor and Essex County, Ontario, for US cases. Canada has declared no opposition to Article 10 of the Hague Service Convention, which covers service directly through competent persons in Canada, such as a process server.
Will you complete our court's proof of service form?
Yes, on request, alongside our sworn Affidavit of Service. For example, California POS-010.
Do you serve in Michigan or elsewhere in the US?
No. We serve in Windsor and Essex County, Ontario, only. We do not serve in Michigan or anywhere else in the United States.
How does a US firm pay?
Pay by card online, charged in Canadian dollars. Firms with a Canadian bank account can also use Interac e-Transfer. Prices are set in CAD. Firms that send regular work can ask to be invoiced, net 15.
Is service by a private process server valid in our court?
That depends on your court's rules and any order in your case, so check them or ask your attorney. We do not give advice on US law.
Where we serve
Windsor and every town in Essex County, Ontario. For how a serve runs from order to affidavit, see how process serving works, or browse the questions and answers.
Sources, checked October 2026: HCCH status table for the Service Convention and the HCCH authority page for Canada (Article 10 declarations, process servers, Ontario timing). General information, not legal advice; check the rules of the court where your case is.
Ready to send a file?
Call or text (226) 773-4813, or email the documents and the address to info@rosecityprocessservers.ca. Call, text or order online any time: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.