Professional Process Serving Services Throughout New Brunswick
Canadian Process Serving Inc. provides reliable, professional process serving and legal document delivery services across New Brunswick. Our experienced process servers operate in the province’s major centres and surrounding regions, ensuring your legal documents are served promptly and in compliance with the New Brunswick Rules of Court. As Canada’s only officially bilingual province, New Brunswick’s legal system operates in both English and French, and our team is prepared to handle documents in either language.
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 a motion for Validated (Substitutional) Service. In New Brunswick, this consumes valuable time and legal fees. We put in the extra work upfront to secure personal service whenever possible.
New Brunswick Process Serving Services
Our New Brunswick process servers handle all types of legal document service in accordance with the New Brunswick Rules of Court and provincial legislation. We provide:
Court Document Service
- Statement of Claim and Notice of Action service
- Statement of Defence and counterclaim service
- Divorce and family law documents
- Small Claims Court documents (claims up to $20,000)
- Court orders, judgments, and enforcement documents
- Notices, subpoenas, and summonses
Additional Services
- Skip tracing and locate services
- Court filing and issuing
- Document retrieval
- Occupancy checks
- Affidavit preparation
- Rush service available
- Electronic reporting and tracking
New Brunswick Legal Resource Centre
Whether you are a legal professional, a business, or a private individual, understanding the process serving landscape in New Brunswick helps you make informed decisions. Below are answers to common questions we receive from our clients.
Frequently Asked Questions (New Brunswick)
What is the Small Claims limit in New Brunswick?
The monetary limit for Small Claims Court in New Brunswick is $20,000 (excluding interest and costs). Claims exceeding this amount must be filed in the Court of King’s Bench.
Can you serve a corporation in New Brunswick?
Yes. We have over 40 years of experience serving corporations across Canada, including on officers, directors, agents, and managers at any office or place of business in the province. We ensure service is completed in a manner that will hold up in court. If you are unsure how a corporation should be served in your specific matter, we recommend confirming with your legal counsel.
What happens if someone cannot be personally served?
In the vast majority of cases, our 5-attempt minimum gets the job done — personal service is successfully completed. In the rare cases where personal service is not possible despite our best efforts, you may need to apply for a Validated Service Order. When that happens, our detailed Affidavits of Attempted Service provide the specific evidence (dates, times, locations, observations) that courts look for when granting these orders.
Can I serve documents by email in New Brunswick?
Generally, originating documents must be served personally. Electronic service by email is typically only permitted if you have obtained a court order for Validated Service, or if the receiving party’s solicitor has agreed to accept service electronically. If you need to explore alternative service methods, contact us and we can discuss your options.
Our New Brunswick Process Serving Locations
We maintain offices and serve clients across New Brunswick’s major centres, including Fredericton, Moncton, and Saint John. Click on any location below to learn more about our services in that area:
All New Brunswick Locations (A-Z)
- Fredericton Process Servers – Serving Fredericton & Central New Brunswick
- Moncton Process Servers – Serving Moncton & Southeast New Brunswick
- Saint John Process Servers – Serving Saint John & Southern New Brunswick
Why Choose Our New Brunswick Process Servers?
With offices strategically located across New Brunswick, we provide fast, reliable service throughout the province. Our process servers are familiar with local court procedures and the province’s legal requirements, ensuring your documents are served correctly the first time. Founded in 1985, Canadian Process Serving is the largest and longest-running process serving company in Canada, with over 80 offices nationwide staffed primarily by retired peace officers.
Contact us today to discuss your New Brunswick process serving needs. We’re here to help ensure your legal documents are delivered promptly and professionally across the province.