Service We Provide
When Hague or diplomatic service would take too long, has failed, or isn't available, federal courts can order another method under FRCP Rule 4(f)(3) — as long as it isn't prohibited by international agreement. We support counsel with the diligence record and the service itself once the court approves it.
Formal international channels can take many months, and some countries are effectively unreachable through them. Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(f)(3) lets a court order another method of service abroad, provided it isn't prohibited by international agreement — and courts increasingly grant these motions when the record supports them.
We build that record: documented locate efforts, attempted service, and research into the destination country's treaty objections. Once the court approves an alternative method, such as email or service on U.S. counsel, we carry it out and return proof ready for filing.
Whatever the document, our team has the experience to execute your specific request and route it through the right channel the first time.
Decades of working relationships with Central Authorities and local agents mean your documents move through the correct process, wherever they're headed.
Since 1982, we've built a track record litigators rely on — documented, court-ready service performed to FRCP 4(f) standards.
Need help with Alternative Service Abroad?
Tell us about your case and deadline, and we'll confirm the right approach.
Request ServiceMany courts don't strictly require it, but judges want to see why alternative service is justified — for example delay, a failed attempt, or an evasive defendant. A documented diligence record makes the motion much stronger.
Courts have approved email, service on a defendant's U.S. counsel, and in some cases social media or messaging apps. What's acceptable depends on the judge, the country and whether that method is prohibited by treaty.
Getting Started
Whether you need a single document served or want to set up a standing account for regular work, here's exactly how it works.
If you need Process Server Global for a single case or one-time assignment anywhere in the world, follow these steps:
If you would like to become a client and use us on a regular basis, these are the steps:
Reminder: If you'd like us to file your Proof of Service formally (for a small fee), please ask during Step 1.
Client Feedback
"When you're dealing with international service under the Hague Convention, delays and strict compliance issues are always a concern. They managed our service in France seamlessly—completed in less than four weeks, with a flawless proof of service that the judge accepted immediately. They are our go-to for foreign service."
Litigation Paralegal | France
"We were dealing with a defendant actively hiding behind gated security, tinted windows, and erratic schedules. Their investigators ran discreet surveillance, identified a consistent departure pattern, and completed drop service strictly within statutory compliance. The court denied the defendant’s motion to quash immediately"
Partner
"Managing high-volume discovery across multiple health networks and custodians is normally a logistical nightmare. They served our deposition subpoenas, tracked every custodian deadline, and delivered organized, certified records well before our discovery deadline. Impeccable communication throughout."
Personal Injury Case Manager
"I have instructed Global Process Server for process serving and tracing agents for years. John is my top drawer contact there and is responsive, helpful, prompt with updates, and never fails to deliver, no matter how urgent the instruction or fraught with problems it may be."
Litigation Paralegal | France, Germany, United Kingdom, Canada
