What Is the Best Way to Serve Someone Legal Papers?

IExpert Process Serving in Adelaide by SAVUS

Serving legal documents requires more than just handing papers to someone—it must follow strict legal procedures to ensure the service is valid in court. In South Australia, legal documents must be personally delivered to the intended recipient by an independent third party—not a friend, family member, or anyone involved in the case.

While it is legal to ask someone neutral to assist, most people understandably prefer not to get involved in legal disputes. This is why engaging professional process servers like SAVUS is the most effective and reliable option.

Why Use SAVUS Process Servers in Adelaide?

At SAVUS, we specialise in professional process serving across Adelaide, ensuring your court documents are delivered efficiently, discreetly, and in full compliance with legal requirements. Our team is trained to manage sensitive situations, including evasive or difficult-to-locate respondents.

We start by attending the respondent’s last known address and use a recent photo or identifying details to confirm identity before service. If standard service attempts are unsuccessful, our team may employ surveillance methods to complete delivery discreetly and legally.

Can’t Locate the Respondent? We Can Help.

If the person you're serving has moved, gone off-grid, or is avoiding service, SAVUS offers advanced skip tracing services in Adelaide. This involves in-depth research and investigation to locate the individual’s current whereabouts so we can complete service without delay.

Whether you're serving court summons, divorce papers, subpoenas, or any other legal documents, SAVUS ensures the job is done right—the first time.