Terms

Terms and Conditions

Calgary Process Serving & Investigations Inc. provides process serving, courthouse filing, Mobile Commissioner for Oaths (Calgary & Area), and related legal support services to lawyers, law firms, companies, and private individuals across Canada and the U.S.
By hiring Calgary Process Serving & Investigations Inc., you agree to and accept all terms outlined on this website and in our correspondence.

A copy of our service price list can be requested at info@calgaryprocessserving.com. Prices and terms are subject to change without notice.


Disclaimer

No Legal Advice
We are not your lawyers and do not provide legal advice. Any information we give is general guidance only and acted upon at your own risk. You should consult a lawyer for legal matters.

Commissioner vs. Notary
Mobile Commissioner for Oaths services are valid only for documents used within Alberta. Notary Public services are offered solely in connection with our business, as permitted under section 4(1) of the Notaries and Commissioners Act. Documents for use outside Alberta may require a notary or further authentication.


Services for Canadian Law Firms

  • Documents may be mailed or couriered with clear written instructions.

  • Upon completion, we provide an Affidavit of Service or Attempted Service and an invoice.

  • Courthouse filings are offered; acceptance, amendments, and rejections are at the discretion of court clerks. We are not responsible for rejected or deficient filings.


Services for U.S. Law Firms

  • Service in Alberta is conducted in accordance with the Hague Service Convention.

  • We comply with Article 10 (service via competent persons/private process servers).

  • Include a blank affidavit of service with your documents; we will complete and commission it (or notarize where permitted under s.4(1)).

  • Original affidavits can be returned by courier at cost.


Services for Private Companies & Individuals

  • Payment in full is required before services begin.

  • If additional work is required (extra attempts, mileage, tracing, courier), we will obtain your approval before proceeding and issue an additional invoice.

  • U.S. clients must include a blank affidavit of service for compliance with court requirements.


Code of Conduct

  • We maintain professionalism and expect the same from clients.

  • We may refuse or terminate service if a client behaves in a threatening, aggressive, or unprofessional manner.

  • Fees for services already commenced remain payable.

  • Unpaid accounts may be sent to collections; related costs are the client’s responsibility.


Payment Terms

  1. Canadian Law Firms – Payment due upon receipt. $50 late fee applies after 30 days and each subsequent month.

  2. Private Companies & Individuals – Payment in full before services start.

  3. Chargebacks will be sent to collections; affidavits will be withheld until payment is received.

  4. No Refunds – Once work begins, all fees are non-refundable.


Service Details

  • Rush/Priority Service: 1–3 business days.

  • Regular Service: 3–10 business days.

  • Flat-fee services include:

    • Up to three attempts at service.

    • Affidavit of Service or Attempted Service.

    • Commissioning/notarizing of the affidavit.

    • Electronic copy and original sent via Canada Post regular mail.

  • Extra attempts and services incur additional fees.

  • Mileage applies to services outside city limits.

  • Multiple services at the same address/file incur additional affidavit fees per person.

  • Courier and registered mail billed at cost.

  • Court filing services subject to applicable court fees.

  • Clients must inform us if the party is evading service so proper measures can be taken.


Important Notes

We rely on the accuracy of the information you provide. Errors, omissions, or changes may cause delays and result in extra fees.

Effective January 1, 2024. We reserve the right to amend these terms without prior notice.

Questions? Email info@calgaryprocessserving.com.