Serve the documents
You'll need:
- copies of all your documents
- a blank Certificate of Service (Form 7) — fill this out after you serve the documents
You must give a filed (stamped) copy of the forms to the other person before the court date. Use the address or number on their application. You must use the information the person provided as their address for service, even if you have other contact information for them.
Serve documents by one of these methods:
- Drop off the documents at the person's address for service,
- Email the documents to the person's email address for service,
- Fax the documents to the person's fax number for service,
- Mail the documents by registered mail to the person's address for service, or
- Mail the documents by regular mail to the person's address for service.
A document served using regular mail in a Provincial Court case is considered to be served 14 days after the day you mailed it. If you mailed it on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, it’s considered to be mailed the next business day.
The other person must receive the documents before the court date. If they only provided a mailing address, there may not be enough time to send by regular mail. Use registered mail or drop off the document yourself. If this isn't possible, and the court date is less than two and a half weeks away, ask the registry if they can adjourn (delay) the hearing.
Fill out the Certificate of Service (Form 7). Attach this to the "proof of service" copy. Bring it to court.