When legal documents need to be delivered, precision, speed, and legal compliance are non-negotiable. Yet, many people are still unsure what a Court Process Server actually does, or how the process works. That’s where we come in.

At All Lanes, we believe in transparency and reliability. This guide answers the real questions clients ask us every day—no fluff, just straight answers.

Table of Contents

📜 1. What Is a Court Process Server?
📄 2. What Types of Legal Documents Are Served?
📍 3. What If the Person Can’t Be Found?
🕒 4. How Long Does the Process Usually Take?
🧾 5. What Is an Affidavit of Service?
🤝 6. Why Choose All Lanes as Your Process Server?

1. What Is a Court Process Server? 📜

A Court Process Server is a legal professional responsible for delivering documents like summonses, writs, and other court orders to individuals or organisations involved in legal proceedings. This ensures all parties are legally informed and that due process is followed.

2. What Types of Legal Documents Are Served? 📄

We serve a full range of legal documents, including:
📑 Divorce petitions
💼 Employment tribunal claims
🏠 Eviction and tenancy notices
📬 Statutory demands & bankruptcy petitions
📢 Court summons, orders & injunctions

Each document is delivered with care, confidentiality, and in full compliance with UK law.

3. What If the Person Can’t Be Found? 📍

Sometimes people move, hide, or avoid being served. In these situations, we:
🔍 Use legal tracing tools and databases
📆 Make multiple service attempts at different times
📝 Provide an Affidavit of Due Diligence if required, enabling court-approved alternative service

4. How Long Does the Process Usually Take? 🕒

⏱️ Standard cases are often completed within 7–14 days
🚀 Urgent delivery? We offer 24–48 hour express service
📲 You’ll receive updates throughout the process for complete peace of mind

5. What Is an Affidavit of Service? 🧾

After documents are delivered, we issue an Affidavit of Service—a legal statement confirming:
✔️ Who was served
✔️ When and where service occurred
✔️ How the documents were delivered

This document is often required by courts to prove proper service.

6. Why Choose All Lanes as Your Process Server? 🤝

We’re more than messengers. At All Lanes, we offer:
✅ Nationwide UK coverage
✅ Fast, discreet, and professional service
✅ Transparent communication from start to finish
✅ Compliance with all legal serving protocols

Need help serving legal papers efficiently and legally? Get in touch with All Lanes today—we’re ready when you are.