Canadian Process Serving Inc. provides professional and reliable process serving and legal document delivery across Quebec. Our Quebec offices are staffed by licensed Bailiffs (huissiers de justice) who ensure your legal documents are served in strict compliance with the Code of Civil Procedure. We also handle interprovincial service for actions originating outside Quebec.
Provincial Expertise
Our team is experienced in handling all types of legal document service throughout Quebec. From the metropolitan areas of Montreal, Laval, and Brossard to northern communities like Baie-Comeau, Mont-Laurier, and Val-d’Or, we maintain province-wide coverage through our network of licensed Bailiffs and process servers. Quebec operates under a civil law system — unlike the common law provinces — and our agents are fully versed in the procedures unique to this jurisdiction, whether the matter originates in Quebec or from another province.
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 seek an alternative method of service from the court. In Quebec, this consumes valuable time and legal fees. We put in the extra work upfront to secure personal service whenever possible.
Quebec Legal Resource Centre
Whether you are a legal professional, a business, or a private individual, understanding the process serving landscape in Quebec helps you make informed decisions. Quebec operates under a unique civil law system with its own Code of Civil Procedure (substantially reformed on January 1, 2016), and the rules governing service depend on whether the action originates in Quebec or from another province. Below are answers to common questions we receive from our clients.
Frequently Asked Questions (Quebec)
What is the Small Claims limit in Quebec?
The monetary limit for the Small Claims Division of the Court of Quebec is $15,000 (excluding interest). An important distinction in Quebec: parties must represent themselves in Small Claims Court and cannot be assisted or represented by a lawyer. Claims exceeding $15,000 must be filed with the Civil Division of the Court of Quebec or the Superior Court of Quebec.
Who can serve court documents in Quebec?
For Quebec proceedings (actions filed in Quebec courts): The service of originating documents is reserved exclusively for licensed Bailiffs (huissiers de justice) who are members of the Chambre des huissiers de justice du Québec. This is different from all other Canadian provinces where any adult who is not a party to the action can serve documents. Our Quebec offices are staffed by licensed Bailiffs to handle these matters.
For out-of-province proceedings (e.g., an Ontario action served on a defendant in Quebec): The originating province’s rules of service apply — meaning a process server can effect service in Quebec without being a licensed bailiff. Our team handles both scenarios seamlessly.
Can you serve a corporation in Quebec?
Yes. Our team has extensive experience serving corporations (personnes morales) throughout Quebec, including at head offices and establishments across the province. We serve documents on officers, directors, agents, and persons in control or management at places of business. Whether the matter originates in Quebec or from another province, we ensure service is completed in a manner that will hold up in court.
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 seek an alternative method of service from the court. When that happens, our detailed records of attempted service provide the specific evidence (dates, times, locations, observations) that courts look for when authorizing alternative service methods.
All Quebec Locations (A-Z)
Our Quebec offices are staffed by licensed Bailiffs (huissiers de justice) for Quebec court proceedings and experienced process servers for interprovincial matters. Click on a city below to contact our local office directly:
- Baie-Comeau Process Servers – Serving the Côte-Nord region
- Brossard Process Servers – Serving the South Shore and Montérégie
- Laval Process Servers – Serving Laval and the Laurentians
- Mont-Laurier Process Servers – Serving the Laurentides region
- Montreal Process Servers – Serving Greater Montreal
- Trois-Rivières Process Servers – Serving the Mauricie region
- Val-d’Or Process Servers – Serving the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region
Why Choose Our Quebec Process Servers?
With seven offices and a network of licensed Bailiffs across the province, we provide dependable service from Montreal to the Côte-Nord and Abitibi-Témiscamingue regions. Whether your matter originates in Quebec or from another province, our team’s knowledge of Quebec’s Code of Civil Procedure and the province’s unique civil law system ensures your documents will be served correctly the first time.
Contact us today to discuss your process serving needs in Quebec.