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Serving court documents in Ontario
The rules, deadlines and proof-of-service forms, checked against the official regulations.
How to serve a statement of claim in Ontario
Serving a statement of claim in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice: the six-month deadline, personal service under Rule 16.02, the alternatives in Rule 16.03, and proof by Affidavit of Service (Form 16B).
Read the guideServing a Small Claims Court claim in Ontario
How to serve a plaintiff’s claim in Ontario Small Claims Court: the six-month deadline in Rule 8.01, personal service, residence and registered-mail alternatives in Rule 8.03, and proof by Affidavit of Service (Form 8A).
Read the guideServing a family court application in Ontario
Special service of a family court application in Ontario under Family Law Rule 6: who may serve (not the party), the methods allowed, the 30-day answer deadline and proof by Affidavit of Service (Form 6B).
Read the guideHow much does a process server cost in Ontario?
What process serving costs in Toronto, the GTA and southern Ontario, what should be included (attempts, the affidavit of service, mileage, rush fees), and DirectFile’s all-in prices.
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