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Process serving pricing
Melbourne metro from $280 + GST, including up to three attempts and a sworn affidavit. One fixed price, agreed before we start.
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Process serving prices
Typical prices, all plus GST. Your exact fixed price is confirmed before we start.
ServiceWhat's includedPrice (ex GST)
Melbourne metroPersonal service, up to 3 attempts, sworn affidavit$280 – $380
Regional VictoriaPriced on travel distance and remoteness$450 – $1,100+
InterstateService anywhere in Australia via licensed local agents$440 – $550
InternationalOverseas service via agents or the Hague Convention routeFrom $880
Urgent / same dayAdded to the base fee for tight deadlines+ $140 – $320
Extra attemptsBeyond the 3 included, only with your approval$70 – $130 each
What's included
Every standard quote includes
- Up to three service attempts at different times of day
- Early morning, evening and weekend attempts at no extra charge
- An email update after every attempt
- A sworn affidavit of service (or attempted service) ready to file
- Your documents handled confidentially and securely
Getting your quote is quick. Tell us the document type, the suburb where the person is likely to be, and your deadline. We'll come back with a firm price the same business day.
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What affects the price
The things that change the cost
- Location. Metro Melbourne, regional Victoria, interstate or overseas.
- Urgency. Standard, urgent (within 24 hours) or same day.
- Difficulty. Whether the person is cooperative, hard to find or actively avoiding service.
- Extra attempts. Only added if needed, and only with your approval.
- Extra work. Address checks, conduct money handling or extra affidavits.
Can I get the cost back?
In many civil matters, service fees can be claimed as a disbursement if you're successful, usually at the court's scale rate. In family law, each party usually pays their own costs. Check with your lawyer for your matter.
Law firm accounts
Regular work? We offer account terms with monthly invoicing, matter references on every invoice and one point of contact.
Why the cheapest isn't cheapest
A failed or badly documented service can mean an adjourned hearing, extra court fees and weeks of delay. Doing it right the first time costs less.