Canadian Process Serving Inc. provides reliable, professional process serving and legal document delivery services across British Columbia. Our experienced process servers operate in major cities and regions, ensuring your legal documents are served promptly and in compliance with British Columbia’s Supreme Court Civil Rules.
Provincial Expertise
Our British Columbia process servers are experienced in handling all types of legal document service in accordance with provincial legislation. From the bustling metropolitan areas of Vancouver and Victoria to the Okanagan and Vancouver Island, our team understands the unique challenges of serving documents in BC’s diverse geography.
The “Zero Return” Standard: 5 Attempts Minimum
Most process servers try three times and quit. We do more. Our policy is a minimum of 5 attempts on different days and times (including evenings and weekends).
Why do we do this? Because returning a file as “Unserved” forces you to bring an application for Substitutional Service. In BC, this application consumes valuable time and legal fees. We put in the extra work upfront to secure personal service whenever possible.
British Columbia Legal Resource Centre
Serving documents in BC requires strict adherence to the Supreme Court Civil Rules. Below are answers to common questions regarding service in this province.
Frequently Asked Questions (British Columbia)
What is the Small Claims limit in BC?
The monetary limit for the Provincial Court of British Columbia (Small Claims) is $35,000. Claims for $5,000 or less generally typically go to the Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT), an online tribunal. We can assist with serving documents for both Provincial Court and CRT matters.
How do I serve a corporation in BC?
Under the Business Corporations Act, you can serve a BC company by leaving the document at its registered office, mailing it by registered mail to that office, or personally serving a director or officer. We recommend personal service at the registered office to ensure the documents are properly received and the affidavit is unassailable.
Can I serve documents by email?
Generally, personal service is required for originating documents like a Notice of Civil Claim. Service by email is usually only permitted if you have obtained a court order for Substitutional Service or if the other party (or their lawyer) has explicitly agreed in writing to accept service electronically.
All British Columbia Locations (A-Z)
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