New Zealand's Largest Team of Nationwide Process Servers.
Our process servers will professionally serve your legal documents, court proceedings and dissolution of marriage (divorce) applications in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and throughout every region of New Zealand from Kaiataia to Bluff.Proserve Technology
Our team of experienced process servers across New Zealand use their approved mobile device in the field to confirm service details and send file notes (including photos). This information is uploaded to our secure online portal. Our portal also records the date, time and location of every service attempt.Saving You Time
No more follow up calls or emails, our portal sends instant notifications of all service activities directly to your email. You can access our portal to load your notes and documents for service. Our portal also offers the ability to view the status of your document serving assignment at any time.Evidence of Service
We use the very latest technology so service can never be disputed! Every service and attempt to serve your legal documents are recorded by our process servers. The GPS date and time stamp recorded in real time can easily be downloaded for evidence the recipient or defendant were served.Proserve Limited is New Zealand's most experienced legal document serving company.
Proserve Limited is proudly 100% New Zealand owned and operated by New Zealand's most experienced process server. We have almost four decades of experience serving New Zealand legal documents, court proceedings and dissolution of marriage (divorce) applications in every region of New Zealand from Kaitaia to Bluff.
Proserve Limited is the preferred nationwide process servers for a growing number of private, commercial and government clients including major banks, law firms, barristers, solicitors, lending institutions, law enforcement agencies and reputable debt collectors. If you are a private client, we can serve your family court matters including dissolution of marriage (divorce) applications.
4 Facts
- We are recognised for our tenacity and commitment for delivering market leading process serving.
- Our capabilities are extensive; we manage hundreds of document serving assignments every year.
- We have a proven track record of providing exceptional results and service for almost four decades.
- New Zealand Private Investigators are used to assist us in tracing missing defendants and recipients.
Latest Technology
You will receive instant notification via email that your documents were served or not served. All service activities are captured in real-time using GPS technology. This information is readily available as evidence of service if required.
New Zealand's Experienced Process Servers
Our team includes former bailiffs and police officers with significant experience serving legal documents. Our process servers are highly-skilled with an excellent working knowledge of the legal process including the New Zealand courts rules of service.
Saving You Time & Money!
No more follow up calls or emails! Our secure online portal sends instant notifications of all service activities directly to you. You can view the status of your assignment online at anytime by accessing our portal.
We Serve New Zealand & International Dissolution of Marriage (Divorce) Applications.
What is process serving?
Process serving is the service of legal documents on a defendant. Defendants who are the subject of legal action must be personally notified, this notification is known as the service of process. Court proceedings are required to be served personally on a defendant by a process server within the time frame stipulated by the courts. If the documents can't be served and the defendant is avoiding service, the courts may issue an order for substituted service.
What is a process server?
A process server is an individual hired by a client to personally deliver, or “serve” legal documents to an individual named in court proceedings. This service of legal documents is known as the “service of process”.
It is a legal procedure required to give notice to all parties facing legal action. Our process servers will serve your court proceedings in accordance with the courts rules of service in order for the service to be valid.
Do you need to serve your dissolution of marriage application?
Proserve are recognised market leaders, we serve legal documents, court proceedings and dissolution of marriage (divorce) applications. Our nationwide team of experienced process servers will professionally serve your application with care and discretion.
We have an excellent working knowledge of the New Zealand family court process and understand what is required to serve your application in accordance with the New Zealand courts rules of service.
We have included links to download the dissolution of marriage application that is right for you, please scroll down. If you need advice, we suggest you contact a family lawyer, community law centre or a legal firm that specialises in family court matters.
There is useful information available online, take a look at the New Zealand courts website. When you are ready for us to serve your dissolution of marriage application simply click the box on our home page and upload your details and dissolution of marriage application.
Information on New Zealand dissolution of marriage (divorce) applications:
In New Zealand there are two types of marriage dissolution applications:
1. If both you and your partner want a divorce:
If you have grounds to do so, both you and your partner, you need to ask the Family Court for a marriage of dissolution order.
Click this link for information on applying for a divorce (when you both agree).
2. If only one of you wants a divorce:
As the applicant, you will need to ask the Family Court to make a decision. This is known an applying for an order. If you are applying for an order, you (or your legal representative) become responsible for ensuring that your application is correctly served on the recipient.
Click this link for information on applying for a divorce (on your own).
What information do you need from me as the applicant?
Upload your legal documents to our website, it's a very easy process.
Our process servers throughout New Zealand will immediately be notified and will professionally serve your legal documents.
How long does it take for a process server to serve my application?
We treat every document serving assignment as time critical.
What happens after my application is served?
We will provide you with the service details via our online portal.
All service activities are captured in real-time using the latest GPS technology. You need to file the process servers sworn affidavit along with your own affidavit at the family court. If you need assistance, please contact a family lawyer or the family court.
Please note, it is not the role of the process server to file your application, this must be done by the applicant (you).
What happens if my application can't be served?
If your legal documents cant be served, you will receive a detailed report outlining the dates, times, and locations visited (this is also available on our online portal).
What does it cost?
- Nationwide Service of Dissolution of Marriage (Divorce) Applications: $390.00 - Excluding GST.
Contact us.
Please complete this secure online form and we will contact you as soon as possible.