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Process Serve Steps

Do You Need an Address Check?

For multiple reasons, addresses in Hong Kong, Macau and China can be complicated. If you are at all unsure about the accuracy of the address at which you wish papers to be served, please double-check or ask HKPS to make an additional address check or verification. Address checks for Hong Kong are quick but take longer in China. In the long-term, this additional service can save you time and money.

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International Process Serves

Locate and Serve: Tracking down hard-to-find individuals

HKPS offers locate-and-serve solutions. Despite the limited availability of public databases in Hong Kong, we have a solid track record of successfully locating and serving hard-to-find individuals. Much will depend on the identifiers that you can initially provide. We have developed a comprehensive form that we will send to you on request.

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International Process Serves

Service of Process in China: Solutions Not Problems

Are you struggling with service of process in China? Hague Convention services can be problematic and time-consuming. But what if there was an alternative? At HKPS, we have worked with international clients to develop a unique approach to delivering legal documents in China. Our method is quick, cost-effective, and has received positive feedback from clients worldwide. Learn more about our innovative service of process in China.

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Terminology

What is an Affidavit used for?

Affidavits are voluntary sworn or affirmed, written statements by an individual that the maker promises is true. They are witnessed by a legislated authority. Courts require affidavits as proof that the process serving was legal. Affidavits may be written and prepared both informally as well as formally. However, in terms of process serving, HKPS would advise that the drafting of an affidavit is carried out by a lawyer qualified in the relevant jurisdiction.

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Process Serves within the European Union
International Process Serves

European Union Process Serves – Internal EU Service Regulation

Looking for the most up-to-date information on what is going on in European Union Process Serves? We look at the “Council Regulation (EC) 1393/2007 of 13 November 2007 on the service in the member states of judicial and extrajudicial documents in civil or commercial matters” that regulates the service of judicial and extrajudicial documents between European Union member states.

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International Process Serves

Hague Service Convention: Serve quickly in China

The Hague service convention applies only to state-to-state, international services. Formal service can take up to one year. HKPS can arrange an informal serve in China within a short time-frame and get the affidavit sworn in English in Hong Kong.

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