Private process servers consistently outperform local sheriffs when it comes to speed, success rates and cost-effectiveness. Here's why more law firms are choosing professional process servers.
In Australia, legal documents can be served by the Sheriff's Office or by private process servers. While the Sheriff's Office provides a legitimate service, private process servers consistently outperform them in several key areas. Here's why an increasing number of law firms and individuals are choosing professional process servers like Citiserve.
The Sheriff's Office operates within government bureaucracy and can take days or weeks to effect service. Private process servers can typically attempt service within 24–48 hours of receiving instructions — and same-day service is available for urgent matters.
Private process servers are motivated by results. At Citiserve, we make multiple attempts at different times of day and use skip tracing to locate respondents who have moved or are evading service. The Sheriff's Office typically makes a limited number of attempts.
Citiserve has agents in all capital cities and regional centres across Australia. We can serve documents in remote and rural areas where the Sheriff's Office may have limited resources.
While the Sheriff's Office charges a fee for service, the cost of failed attempts and delays can far exceed the cost of using a professional process server who gets the job done right the first time.
Citiserve's process servers come from police, legal, insurance and judicial backgrounds. They understand the legal requirements for valid service and know how to handle difficult respondents.
For fast, reliable process serving across Australia, contact Citiserve Pty Ltd. We offer competitive rates and a proven track record of success.
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