International Service of Process
International service of process is the formal delivery of court documents to a person or company in another country, done under that country’s laws and the treaties that govern it. The Global Process Server handles Hague Convention, Inter-American and letters rogatory requests in 195 countries, so your proof of service stands up in court.
International Service of Process: Fast, Compliant Delivery in 195 Countries
We provide formal and informal service of process in 195 countries. Our team follows each country’s rules, works with foreign courts and Central Authorities, arranges certified translations, and secures court-admissible proof of service. Track every assignment in real time through our secure online portal.
What Is International Service of Process?
Service of process is how a court makes sure a defendant knows about a lawsuit before a judgment is entered. Abroad, that delivery must follow the destination country’s rules and often a treaty with the United States. Mailing a summons overseas usually does not count.
Getting it wrong is costly. Under the Hague Service Convention, a court generally cannot enter a default judgment unless the documents were served by an approved method or actually delivered in time. Defective service means delays, re-service, and judgments that are harder to enforce.
How Does the Hague Service Convention Work?
The Hague Service Convention (1965) is the treaty behind most international service of process. More than 80 countries are members. It works in four steps:
- Each member designates a Central Authority to receive service requests.
- We send the request form and translated documents to that authority.
- The authority arranges service under local law.
- It returns a certificate showing when, where and how service happened. That is your proof of service.
The Convention does not apply to non-member countries, unknown addresses, or non-civil and non-commercial matters.
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International Process Service
Reliable International Process Service for Every Legal Document
- Court Filing
- Cross Complaints
- Record Subpoenas
- Wage Garnishments
- Writs of Execution
- Personal Subpoenas
- Restraining Orders
- Evictions & Foreclosures
- Summons & Complaints
- Notices & Letters
- Probate Matters
- Family Law
Request Process Service At Any Country Below
The Global Process Server has provided fast, professional and affordable legal support to businesses and individuals on every continent for more than three decades. We serve legal documents of all types to 195 countries around the world according to Hague Service Convention, Letters Rogatory, Inter-American Treaty, as well as any other national or international requirements.
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- Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
- Afghanistan
- Albania
- Alberta (Canada)
- Algeria
- American Samoa
- Amsterdam (The Netherlands)
- Andorra
- Angola
- Anguilla
- Antarctica
- Antigua & Barbuda
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Aruba
- Athens
- Australia
- Australian Capital Territory
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bahamas
- Bahrain
- Bangkok
- Bangladesh
- Barbados
- Beijing
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Belize
- Berlin
- Bermuda
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Brazil
- British Columbia
- British Virgin Islands (United Kingdom)
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Burkina Faso
- Burma or Myanmar
- Cairo
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Cayman Islands
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Channel Islands
- Chile
- China
- Colombia
- Comoros
- Congo
- Cook Islands
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Cuba
- Curacao
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Dubai
- Dublin
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- England (United Kingdom)
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Estonia
- Ethiopia
- Falkland Islands
- Fiji
- Finland
- France
- French Guiana
- French Polynesia
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Gaza Strip
- Ghana
- Gibraltar
- Guam
- Guatemala
- Guyana
- Georgia
- Germany
- Great Britain (United Kingdom)
- Greece
- Grenada
- Guernsey
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Iraq
- Ireland (United Kingdom)
- Isle of Man (Great Britain)
- Israel
- Italy
- Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire)
- Jakarta (Indonesia)
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Jersey
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Korea
- Kuwait
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Latvia
- Lebanon
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- London
- Luxembourg
- Macau
- Macedonia (FYROM)
- Madagascar
- Madrid (Spain)
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Mali
- Malta
- Manila (The Philippines)
- Manitoba
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Micronesia
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Mongolia
- Montreal
- Montserrat
- Morocco
- Moscow (Russia)
- Mozambique
- Munich
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nepal
- Netherlands
- Nevis and St. Kitts
- New Brunswick
- New Delhi (India)
- New South Wales
- New Zealand
- Newfoundland & Labrador
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Northern Territory
- Norway
- Nova Scotia
- Oman
- Ontario
- Ottawa (Ontario, Canada)
- Pakistan
- Palau
- Paris (France)
- Peru
- Polynesia
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Philippines
- The Pitcairn Islands
- Poland
- Portugal
- Prince Edward Island
- Puerto Rico
- Qatar
- Quebec
- Queensland
- Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)
- Romania
- Rome (Italy)
- Russia
- Rwanda
- Samoa
- San Marino
- Sao Tome & Principe
- Saskatchewan (Canada)
- Saudi Arabia
- Scotland
- Senegal
- Seoul (South Korea)
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Singapore
- Slovak Republic
- Slovenia
- Solomon Islands
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Korea
- Spain
- Sri Lanka
- St. Helena
- St. Kitts & Nevis
- St. Lucia
- St. Maarten
- St. Vincent & The Grenadines
- Stockholm (Sweden)
- Sudan
- Suriname
- Swaziland
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Syria
- Taipei (Taiwan)
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Tasmania (Australia)
- Thailand
- Togo
- Tokyo (Japan)
- Tonga
- Toronto (Ontario, Canada)
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Turkmenistan
- Turks & Caicos Islands
- Tuvalu
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Uganda
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan
- Vancouver (British Columbia, Canada)
- Vanuatu
- Vatican City
- Venezuela
- Victoria (Australia)
- Vietnam
- Virgin Islands (U.K.)
- Virgin Islands (U.S.A)
- Wales
- West Bank
- Western Australia
- Western Sahara
- Yemen
- Yugoslavia
- Yukon (Canada)
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
- Zurich (Switzerland)
Request Process Service at Any Country Below
As a One Time User
To request a one-time International process service assignment, these are the steps:
Process Service Tip: for a small fee, we can file your proof of service with any courthouse; just mention it during your process service request.
Step 1 – To initiate the required legal procedure, please complete the International Service of Process Form.
Step 2 – You will receive an invoice by email, and we’ll begin your work once it’s paid.
Step 3 – We serve your legal documents fast and notify you online about completion.
Step 4 – Your downloadable Proof of Service is available in our online portal and easy to access.
Reminder: If you’d like us to file your Proof of Service formally (for a small fee), please ask during Step 1.
To Arrange Multiple Assignments as an Attorney, Law Firm, Insurance Company, or Business Organization
If you would like to become a client and use us on a regular basis, these are the steps:
Step 1 – Register an account for instant access to our online portal. A bill will be sent according to the arrangements.
Step 2 – Upload any necessary documents to the online portal for us to work with them.
Step 3 – We will serve your documents ahead of any deadlines, taking full advantage of weekends and holidays until the service is complete.
Step 4 – The best part is the proof of service. You can download a copy directly from the online portal, or we can file it formally with the courts for you (there is a small fee).
Submit your international process service request now for immediate legal support. Licensed International process servers are ready to listen and provide the help you need to succeed in court. Call us today at 855-505-9155 with any questions about our process service company and capabilities Internationally
The Hague Convention on the Service of Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents in Civil or Commercial Matters is designed to simplify the process of servicing process to assure that defendants sued in foreign jurisdictions receive actual and timely notice of suit and to facilitate proper proof of service. For more information on the Page Convention please visit the following resources:
FAQ
People Also Ask: Answers to the Questions We Hear Most
It is the lawful delivery of legal documents to a party located outside the United States, carried out under the procedures the destination country recognizes most often the Hague Service Convention, Letters Rogatory, the Inter-American Treaty, or that nation’s own rules.
We review the destination country, its treaty status and any declarations it has made, the type of document, and your court’s requirements. That determines whether the request goes to a Central Authority, through diplomatic channels, or to a local agent.
Frequently, yes. Many countries require documents in their official language. We handle translation and document preparation as part of the engagement so packets arrive in an acceptable form.
Timelines depend entirely on the country and the route. Hague Central Authority requests are generally faster than Letters Rogatory, which move through diplomatic channels. We give you a realistic picture for your destination at case review.
You receive proof of service documenting how and when the documents were served, prepared for filing with your court, along with status updates throughout the process.
Attorneys, law firms, government agencies, businesses, and individuals for international matters in 195 nations and domestic service in all 50 U.S. states.

