Gold Coast process servers. Documents delivered, proof in hand.
We serve your documents on the right person, in line with the court rules, and give you the sworn affidavit to file.
Serving the Gold Coast and Northern NSW, and anywhere in Australia through licensed affiliates.
Record of attempts
Sample- Document
- Claim and statement of claim
- Recipient
- Sample defendant
| When | Where | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 6:42 am | Burleigh Waters | No answer. Vehicle in driveway. |
| Wed 7:15 pm | Burleigh Waters | Identified and served in person. |
| Thu 9:00 am | Our office | Affidavit of service sworn and sent. |
Licensed commercial agency. Private investigator and security licence. Bound by the national privacy principles.
What we do
Serving documents is the core of the work. When someone is hard to find or a judgment is unpaid, we can help with that too.
How an instruction runs
You send the documents
The recipient’s name, every address you have and your deadline.
We confirm and quote
You know the cost and the plan before we start.
We attend and serve
The person is identified, the documents delivered and every attempt recorded.
You get the affidavit
Sworn and ready to file with the court.
Where we serve
The Gold Coast runs south to north in a line, so that is how we show it. Pick the part of the coast your matter is in.
- Tweed HeadsNorthern NSW
- Border
- CoolangattaSouthern end
- Burleigh Heads
- Broadbeach
- Surfers ParadiseHigh-rise
- SouthportThe courts
- Helensvale
- CoomeraNorthern end
Beyond this strip we instruct licensed affiliates across the country. Australia-wide service.
Guides to serving documents
Plain-English answers to the questions we hear most, for solicitors, businesses and people running their own matter.
What is a process server, and what do they actually do?
5 min readA plain-English explanation of the role, the licence and the proof a process server provides.
How to serve court documents in Queensland
6 min readPersonal service, ordinary service and what to do when you cannot reach the person.
Affidavit of service explained
4 min readThe sworn statement that proves service happened, and what a court expects to see in it.
Substituted service in Queensland: when personal service fails
6 min readWhat “impracticable” means, how many attempts are enough, and the evidence a court expects.
Process server or bailiff? What is the difference in Queensland
3 min readTwo different roles that are often confused, and how to choose between them.
Common questions
What is a process server?
A process server delivers legal documents, such as a claim, summons, subpoena or divorce application, to the person who needs to receive them, and gives the court evidence that it was done. In Queensland, a process server is a licensed field agent and works in a private capacity. They do not work for a court.
What is the difference between a process server and a bailiff?
Bailiffs are court officers who serve documents and carry out enforcement warrants. Process servers are private licensed agents. You choose which to engage for service of a document. Many Queensland bailiffs are also accredited as private process servers, so check which capacity they are acting in.
What is an affidavit of service?
A sworn statement by the person who served the documents. It states who was served, how they were identified, when, where and how the documents were delivered. It is the evidence you file to show the court that service occurred.
What is substituted service?
It is an order from the court allowing documents to be served in another way, such as by post, email or leaving them at an address, when it is impracticable to serve in the usual way. In Queensland it is dealt with under rule 116 of the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 1999.
How do I serve divorce papers?
In a sole application, give the sealed application and other required documents to your spouse at least 28 days before the hearing (42 days if overseas). You cannot do it yourself, but anyone over 18 can. They then complete an affidavit of service. Your spouse can also sign an Acknowledgment of Service.
How much does process serving cost?
It depends on the location, the number of people to serve, the urgency and how many attempts are needed. We will give you a quote before we start.
Documents to serve?
Call us or send your instructions. We confirm what is needed and quote before we start.