Process Serving
Legal Documents Served. Proof of Service Guaranteed.
Effective service of legal documents is a critical step in any legal proceeding. ODM Legal Services provides professional process serving across the UK and internationally, ensuring that documents are served correctly, promptly, and with verified proof of service that meets the requirements of the courts.
What is Process Serving?
Process serving is the formal delivery of legal documents — including claim forms, injunctions, divorce petitions, statutory demands, and witness summonses — to the named recipient in accordance with the rules of the relevant court or jurisdiction. Correct service is a legal requirement in most proceedings, and failure to serve documents properly can result in delays, additional costs, or the invalidation of proceedings.
ODM Legal Services provides professional process serving by experienced agents who understand the legal requirements for valid service in England and Wales, Scotland, and internationally. We provide a full affidavit or certificate of service on completion, giving solicitors and their clients the verified proof of service required to proceed with confidence.
UK & International
Process serving across multiple jurisdictions
Affidavit Provided
Verified proof of service for court use
ABI Member
Association of British Investigators accredited
Same-Day Available
Urgent service available on request
Our Process Serving Services
Reliable, verified service of legal documents for solicitors and litigants across the UK and internationally.
Claim Forms & Court Documents
Personal service of claim forms, particulars of claim, and other court documents in civil proceedings, with a full affidavit of service prepared to the requirements of the Civil Procedure Rules.
Injunctions & Freezing Orders
Urgent service of injunctions, freezing orders, and other time-critical court orders, with same-day deployment available where required and immediate confirmation of service provided to the instructing solicitor.
Divorce & Family Proceedings
Sensitive and discreet service of divorce petitions, financial remedy applications, and other family proceedings documents, with full awareness of the personal circumstances that often accompany these matters.
Statutory Demands & Bankruptcy Petitions
Personal service of statutory demands and bankruptcy or winding-up petitions in accordance with the Insolvency Rules, with a certificate of service prepared to the required standard.
Witness Summonses
Service of witness summonses and subpoenas on individuals required to attend court or provide evidence, including cases where the witness is reluctant or difficult to locate.
International Process Serving
Service of legal documents in overseas jurisdictions through our international network, in compliance with the Hague Service Convention and applicable local rules, with verified proof of service provided on completion.
How We Work
On receipt of instructions, we confirm the documents to be served, the identity and last known address of the recipient, any relevant court deadlines, and the specific requirements for valid service in the applicable jurisdiction. For urgent matters, we can deploy a process server the same day.
Our process servers attend the recipient's address and effect personal service in accordance with the applicable rules. Where personal service cannot be effected at the first attempt, we make further attempts and — if instructed — can conduct tracing enquiries to establish a current address for the recipient.
On completion of service, we provide a full affidavit or certificate of service, together with any supporting evidence such as photographs. The affidavit is prepared to the standard required by the relevant court and is suitable for filing in proceedings without further amendment.
Professional Process Serving to Court Standards
All process serving carried out by ODM Legal Services is conducted in strict compliance with the Civil Procedure Rules, the Insolvency Rules, the Family Procedure Rules, and the requirements of the relevant court or jurisdiction. As members of the Association of British Investigators (ABI), we adhere to the ABI Code of Conduct and operate to the highest professional and ethical standards. Our affidavits and certificates of service are prepared to evidential standards and are accepted by the courts of England and Wales.
Need Documents Served?
Contact our process serving team today to discuss your requirements. We work with solicitors, barristers, and litigants in person across the UK and internationally, with same-day service available for urgent matters.