For expert and reliable process serving in Vancouver, trust the local specialists at Canadian Process Serving. Our experienced team manages the prompt delivery of all legal documents and provides comprehensive court support services across the Lower Mainland.
Local Expertise in Vancouver
Our Vancouver process servers have an in-depth understanding of the city and the Lower Mainland. We are highly experienced with all procedures at the Vancouver Law Courts on Smithe Street, the Vancouver Provincial Court on Main Street, and the regional registries in New Westminster and Port Coquitlam. Our servers regularly navigate the city’s diverse neighbourhoods, from the downtown core and the West End to Kitsilano, East Vancouver, and the suburbs of Burnaby and North Vancouver. We are experts at utilizing key routes like Highway 1, Highway 99, and the major bridges for efficient service throughout the region.
Our Lower Mainland Network
Our downtown Vancouver office is the central hub for our extensive coverage of the Lower Mainland. With two offices strategically positioned across the region, we ensure every file is handled by the correct local expert with maximum efficiency:
- Vancouver -Serving Vancouver, Burnaby, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, and the downtown core
- Richmond – Serving Richmond, Steveston, and communities south of the Fraser River.
Comprehensive Services in Vancouver
We offer a full suite of legal support services, including:
- Professional process serving for all document types
- Court issuing and filing
- Detailed court record searches
- Skip tracing
- Occupancy checks
Coverage Area
Our Vancouver office serves the Lower Mainland, including the communities of Burnaby, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, and Delta. For service in Richmond and south of the Fraser River, see our Richmond office.
Vancouver Courthouse Information
Vancouver has two main courthouse locations, with additional Supreme Court registries available at the nearby New Westminster and Port Coquitlam courthouses:
Vancouver Law Courts (BC Supreme Court & Court of Appeal)
800 Smithe Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2E1
Email: VancouverLawCourtsRegistry@gov.bc.ca
The Vancouver Law Courts house the BC Supreme Court and the BC Court of Appeal. The building is located at the corner of Smithe and Howe Streets in downtown Vancouver.
Vancouver Law Courts Contacts by Department:
- Administration: 604-660-2847
- Accounting: 604-660-2866
- Chambers: 604-660-2849
- Criminal: 604-660-2874
- Civil: 604-660-2845
- Family: 604-660-2486
- Probate: 604-660-2876
- Records: 604-660-2851
- Scheduling: 604-660-2853
- Sheriff Service: 604-660-2601 | Counter 212, 800 Smithe Street
- Courthouse Library: 604-660-2841
Vancouver Provincial Court (Criminal)
222 Main Street
Vancouver, BC V6A 2S8
Phone: 604-660-4200
Email: 222MainCS@gov.bc.ca
The Vancouver Provincial Court at 222 Main Street handles criminal matters only. There is a security gate at this location and everyone is subject to search before entry.
Additional Provincial Court Contacts:
- Family/Youth: 604-660-8989
- Family Duty Counsel: 604-601-6086
- Scheduling: 604-660-9279 | Van.Scheduling@provincialcourt.bc.ca
New Westminster Registry (BC Supreme Court)
Begbie Square, 651 Carnarvon Street
New Westminster, BC V3M 1C9
New Westminster Registry Contacts by Department:
- Chambers / Civil / Criminal / Divorce / Finance / Probate: 604-660-8522
- Scheduling: 604-660-8551 | sc.scheduling_nw@bccourts.ca
Please note: Due to construction, the parking lot at the New Westminster Law Courts is closed until further notice.
Port Coquitlam Registry (BC Supreme Court & Provincial Court)
2620 Mary Hill Road
Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 3B2
The Port Coquitlam courthouse opened full Supreme Court registry services in June 2025, providing in-person filing and registry services for Supreme Court civil and family matters. The courthouse also handles Provincial Court criminal, family, small claims, and traffic matters for the Tri-Cities area, serving Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Maple Ridge, and Pitt Meadows.
Port Coquitlam Registry Contacts:
- Main: 604-927-2100
- Supreme Court Scheduling: 604-927-2255 | sc.scheduling_pc@bccourts.ca
- Provincial Court Criminal Scheduling: poco.criminalscheduling@provincialcourt.bc.ca
- Provincial Court Family & Small Claims Scheduling: poco.civilscheduling@provincialcourt.bc.ca
Registry Counter Hours (All Locations):
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Courthouse Pro-Tip: Urgent Disbursements
Unexpected challenges at the Vancouver Courthouse can halt proceedings. If an urgent, substantial fee is required, our team can solve the problem on the spot. We can get funds sent by e-transfer that same day, allowing our servers to cover the cost immediately and get your legal work performed without critical delays.
Parking at the Vancouver Courthouses
Street parking in downtown Vancouver is limited and metered. The most convenient option for the Law Courts at 800 Smithe Street is the underground parking at the adjacent Pacific Centre or nearby Impark lots. For the Provincial Court at 222 Main Street, there are paid lots along Main Street and in the surrounding area. Please note that the New Westminster Law Courts parking lot is currently closed due to construction. We recommend arriving early as parking fills up quickly on busy court days.
Do you offer rush service in Vancouver?
Yes, same-day and next-day rush service is often available in Vancouver and the surrounding area. We recommend calling or e-mailing us first to confirm availability so we can prioritize your file immediately.
Address & Contact Information
Canadian Process Serving Inc. (Vancouver)c/o The UPS Store
3345 Kingsway, Suite #664
Vancouver, BC V5R 0A7
Email: vancouver@canadianprocessserving.com
Phone: 1-800-465-7378
Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: Closed