How much does it cost to serve someone?

Our standard service starts from £149 with no hidden extras, and urgent service from £179.

Court Compliant Process Servers — UK Wide Coverage

Established in 2014. We deliver fast, compliant process serving for solicitors, businesses & individuals.

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Court Process Servers & People Tracing Agents

Diem Legal is built on a framework of trust, confidentiality and efficiency. We provide personal service of court, legal and other important documents. We can also help trace anyone within the UK.

UK Areas We Cover

Process Servers in London, Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Nottingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Edinburgh & every city in the UK.

Our London Process Servers attend the Royal Courts of Justice, Central London County Court and all 32 London boroughs.

Local process servers positioned throughout the UK to attempt service within 24hours.

Need to find someone in the UK? We are expert people tracing agents & have a 96% success rate. No trace, no fee promise.

For peace of mind full professional indemnity insurance.

The job of a process server is to locate respondents and hand deliver (serve) important paperwork. This is called the service of process.

Some of our typical clients: Individuals, solicitors, law firms, insurance companies, charities, finance houses and leasing companies all over the world.

Why Choose Diem Legal

Quality Guarantee

We are committed to providing the best service in our industry & offer a full refund if you're not 100% satisifed.

Nationwide Coverage with Local Expertise

Our process servers are strategically positioned across the UK and have an in-depth knowledge of local areas.

Quick turn around times

We aim to serve all documents within 24 - 48 hours. We’ll also provide real time updates with photos.

Transparent fees

Competitive pricing with no hidden fees. We also offer flexible payment terms.

Experienced team

With 10+ years of experience, our team ensures that your documents are served in full compliance with legal standards.

Standard Serve £159

Express Delivery £199

How Our Process Works

Send us your job request via our website

Papers dispatched to a local process server

First attempt at service within 24/48 hours

Statement of service is completed & sent to you within 48 hours

Process Servers in the UK

Our UK process servers serve all types of court orders and legal paperwork. Divorce petitions, statutory demands, non-molestation orders and all other court papers are served by the Diem team on a daily basis.

Legal Aid Process Servers

We accept Legal Aid cases and work to approved LAA process servers rates. If your case is LAA funded please notify us at the point of instruction.

FAQ’s

What is a process server?

A court process server is a professional who delivers legal documents to another party (such as a defendant). They serve court orders and other legal papers in the UK. This is done according to the law.

Does the UK have process servers?

Yes, the UK does have process servers.

In England, Wales and Scotland, process servers are used to personally serve legal documents such as divorce papers, statutory demands and court orders. At Diem Legal, we act as professional process servers, making sure documents are served correctly and that proof of service is provided in a format the court will accept.

How do you legally serve someone in the UK?

The rules for service may vary depending on the case and whether you are serving an individual or a company.
Methods of service via a UK process server include personal delivery, electronic means (where agreed) or via a certified process server, depending on the type of legal document.

How much is a process server in the UK?

The cost of a process server in the UK starts at £149. For more more urgent jobs the fees are £199. Please see our price list for a full guide to our fees.

Is it possible to get a same day process server?

Yes. As long as you get in touch early and send us the documents and address, we can usually attend the same day. We also offer urgent and out-of-hours visits. Tell us where it needs to be served and your deadline, and we’ll confirm availability and the exact fee (typically £199).

How can I book a process server?

Visit our website and click the ‘Get Quote’ button. We’ll send you a detailed quote by email within a few minutes. You should generally choose established firms with a proven track record and experience serving documents in line with UK laws.

What happens if I don’t have the person’s address?

Our Tracing experts are able to assist you. We will locate the target of the serve, usually within 1 – 2 days, on a no trace no fee basis.

What if you attend and the person isn’t in?

It can happen. However, to combat this we work around the clock and do our research. We will visit at a time that promotes the subject being around. If we miss them on the first visit, we include a further two follow-up visits. Our servers will work long into the evening to get the desired results.

Do you cover all London boroughs?

Yes — we serve all 32 London boroughs and the City. For full details see our Process Server London page

Can you attend the RCJ or Central London County Court the same day?

Yes, we have London-based process servers who can collect and serve urgent court papers the same day, subject to time received.

Our London Process Server Office:

Unit 16, 21 City Island Way, Leamouth Peninsula, London E14 0QE

Hours:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday08:00 – 20:00

Customer Service: 02071172866