(LPEO)Serve the documents

Serve the documents

You'll need:

  • The other person's address for service (this is the address, email address, or fax number that the person has put on their other court documents)
  • Your two copies of your documents
  • Enough time before your hearing to serve the documents
  • Certificate of service (Form 7)

You must serve (deliver) one set of documents on the other person at least 7 days before the date set for the hearing.

You can serve the documents by regular mail, fax, or email. You can also drop them off in person if you prefer. If you’re mailing them, the court date has to be at least 21 days after you plan to mail the documents. The law allows 14 days for the documents to reach the other party, and they have to arrive at least 7 days before the court date.

If you don't have the other person's address for service, see Serve Provincial Court documents by ordinary or personal service for information about how to proceed.

Fill out the Certificate of Service (Form 7) and attach it to one set of documents. This is your Proof of Service copy of the documents. You’ll bring this set to court. 

Updated on 17 May 2021