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Interstate & international service
One Melbourne contact for service anywhere in Australia and overseas.
Anywhere in Australia
Documents issued in a Victorian court can generally be served anywhere in Australia under the Service and Execution of Process Act 1992 (Cth). We arrange service in NSW, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, the ACT and the Northern Territory through licensed local agents, including in states like Queensland and the NT where process servers must hold their own licence.
- One quote, one point of contact, one invoice
- Local agents who know the area and the rules
- Affidavit sworn in the state of service and sent to you
Service overseas
Serving someone outside Australia depends on the country and the court's rules. In some cases an agent can serve directly. In others, service has to go through the Hague Service Convention and the destination country's central authority, which takes longer.
- Advice on which route suits your matter
- Trusted agents in New Zealand, the UK, the US, Asia and Europe
- Translations arranged where needed
For family law matters, remember the longer notice period when the other party is overseas: divorce documents generally need to be served at least 42 days before the hearing.