What is a Process Server?
About us
Trident Investigations Limited trading as Allied Detectives has been Process Serving in the Northampton area since 2006. Based in Daventry we personally cover the counties of Northamptonshire and Warwickshire. We provide a swift service for a variety of litigation matters. Our clients include Local Authorities, Housing Associations, Solicitors, Barristers and Private Individuals plus a multitude of large and small businesses and Corporations from across the UK and overseas.
Where service is not possible or where a respondents whereabouts are not known we also provide a comprehensive tracing service with a high success rate.
Why should I use a Process Server?
Q. So why can't I just post the documents?
A. You can; But there is no guarantee that the intended person has received them and the quickest way to avoid impending court action is to deny that they were received. Most people do not want to receive the documents we deliver and getting them identified and served can sometimes be tricky. Using a process server can speed up the litigation and save money in repeated correspondence from solicitors. If you have any reason to suspect that the respondent will be difficult then always use a Process Server.
Why choose us?
With a network of local agents through our trade association memberships we can cover the whole of the UK from our Northants office. We have a fixed rate process serve policy which suits most of our clients and this is for a standard serve non urgent serve. These serves are carried out as soon as is practical and normally the first attempt is made within 48hrs of receipt of the documents. Our price includes up to two attempts at service and the proof of service (Certificate, Statement of Service or Affidavit of Service as required) or Statement of Attempts in the case of non service.
For URGENT serves we charge a premium but attempts at service are made the same day (where possible) and always within 24 hours of receipt. Our fee includes up to two visits and the proof of service (or report in the case of a negative result). For most serves, two visits is sufficient however some respondents do go to great lengths not to be served.
Where extra visits are made to effect service on top of the two already made, we charge a flat fee + VAT per visit inclusive of our mileage. We are the only company that we know to do this, as many process servers will charge you a new full fee. On occasion (albeit rarely) it is agreed with the client in known difficult cases that we charge by the hour at our standard rate per person plus VAT and mileage. For a online quotation please visit our quotation page HERE.
Pre-Instruction
Please ensure that we have enough time for service. If your deadline for service is less than 48 hours away please contact us by telephone. on 0845 643 1923. In some cases (but not all) we can serve faxed or scanned documents but please telephone us first to ensure we can receive the documents and allocate a local Process Server before the expiry of the paperwork.
Check the name of the person or organisation is correct, as only a Court Official can alter or amend any mistakes. Failure to get papers corrected could result in service being deemed invalid. We can not be held responsible for this and a charge for the service attempts will still be made.
Ensure the address is correct and complete. Any mistakes in the address will not invalidate your service but it may cause undue delays. Please include the full postcode.
- Please also include any further details which may assist us with our service attempts. In the event of service on an individual; their name, alternative address (work), date of birth or approximate age can be very useful as can any vehicle details. A photo of them is not always required but if you have one this could prove invaluable in the event of a dispute. In the even of service on a company please ensure that you provide us with the Registered Office address not the trading address as the two are often different.
- In the event of a high risk serve on a known violent individual(s) please contact us in advance by telephone as we may need more than one process server and possibly police involvement to effect peaceful service.
PAPERS FOR SERVICE | TIME LIMITS | NOTES ABOUT SERVICE |
| Statutory Demand | No set time for service but we always try to attempt service ASAP | In the event of service being required on an evasive person it may be that we have to write to them to make an appointment. Once criteria has been met we may serve by alternative means. It IS possible for us to serve faxed or scanned documents to expedite service. Please fax documents to us on 0871 714 3317. |
| Bankruptcy Petition | Must be served at least 14 days before the hearing | Must be served personally. After repeat failed attempts we will complete an Affidavit of Attempts so that an order for alternate service be be obtained from the courts. |
| Winding Up Petition | Idealy to be served ASAP and at least 21 days before the scheduled hearing | Please ensure that we have the correct address for service. A companies trading address is not necessarily their registered office. Please Check Companies House before issuing the Petition. |
| N39 Order to Attend Court for Questioning | Should be served no less than 14 days before the court examination date. | A debtor is entitled to Conduct Money to cover travel fees to the court. We are required to pay any reasonable request for these fees which will be billed back to the client, |
| N79a Suspended Committal Order | Should be served no less than 14 days before the court examination date. | A debtor is entitled to Conduct Money to cover travel fees to the court. We are required to pay any reasonable request for these fees which will be billed back to the client, |
| Divorce Petition | No set time for service but we always try to attempt service ASAP | Matters of the Heart can be quite emotional and often respondents can be difficult during the divorce process. Please if you can provide a recent photograph or a decription of the other party to assist us with service. Any other details you can provide may save time and money in the long run. |
| Family Law - Application without Notice | Idealy to be served ASAP | |
Family Law - Application with Notice | 2 clear business days before the hearing is to be heard | |
| Judgement Summons | Personal Service not less than 10 days before the court date. | A debtor is entitled to Conduct Money to cover travel fees to the court. We are required to pay any reasonable request for these fees which will be billed back to the client, |
| Notice of Application for Injunction | Personal Service not less than 3 days before the court date. | |
| Application Notice | Personal Service not less than 3 days before the court date. | |
| Particulars of Claim | Within 14 days of service of the Claim Form | |
| Claim Form | Within 4 months of the date of issue (or 6 months if served out of juristiction (abroad)) | |
Claim for Possession of Land Residential | No less than 5 clear days before the hearing | |
Claim for Possession of Land Other Land | No less than 2 clear days before the hearing | |
| Non Molestation Order | Idealy to be served ASAP | Often Urgent and to be served on the day of issue where possible. On top of personal service we are required to attend the local police station to ensure that the local police and PNC are upadated to the fact that a Non Mol and a power of arrest has been issued against an individual |
Childrens Act Papers | To be served ASAP | Their are a multitute of Childrens Act Papers, each with their own difficulties. Please provide us with as much case history as is required to effect service. Estranged or absent parents are notoriously difficult to deal with and matters involving their children may be met with resistance. |
| Notice of Application for Attachment of Earnings | Personal Service not less than 8 days before the court date. | |
| Magistrates court Summons | No less than 7 clear days before the hearing where possible | |
| Misc Process & Bundles | Usually ASAP | Where large Bundles or unusual service is required please contact us for a quotation. In most cases we can arrange collection from court or your office. |
A principle of Trident Investigations Limited t/a Allied Detectives is a full meber of the ABI
AREAS PERSONALLY COVERED BY THIS OFFICE
Northamptonshire all NN postcodes Brackley, Burton Latimer, Corby, Daventry, Desborough, Higham Ferrers, IIrthlingborough, Kettering, Northampton, Oundle, Raunds, Rothwell, Rushden, Thrapston Warwickshire all CV postcodes Atherstone, Coleshill, Coventry, Kenilworth, Leamington Spa, Nuneaton, Rugby, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick, Towcester, Wellingborough Leicestershire, LE17 & LE18 postcodes Lutterworth, Market Harborough & surrounding villages Oxfordshire, OX15, OX16 & OX 17 postcodes Banbury & surrounding villages.
ALL other postcodes are covered by our reputable agents situated throught the United Kingdom.