Services
GOLDEN WEST DOCUMENT SERVICES LTD. Process Serving Rates for Law Firms
Our Process Servers are either Licensed Investigators or Experience Process Servers.
We Accept: Visa, Mastercard, AMEX credit cards and your Firm Cheque.
Our terms are DUE UPON RECEIPT. Exceptions may be made based on communication prior to service.
NOTE: As of 2022- We are Not Accepting GENERAL PUBLIC Requests for Service.
- We are located on the Lower Mainland (Greater Vancouver-West Coast) of British Columbia, Canada. If your papers need to be served outside of our general area, we can forward them for you.
Documents can be served anywhere in the world!….except Japan- Please ask for a quote.
How May We Be Of Service
Law Firm Service Fee: (British Columbia)
Due to the rising gas prices and toll bridge rates, we have had to change our rate structure and add a fee for kilometers. Please read the rate structure below that will be in effect as of January 1 2023. These rates are subject change according to the price of gasoline.
Service Fees:
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Service on 1 individuals (includes up to 3 attempts) $65.00
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Additional parties (same time, same place) $25.00
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Additional parties (different time or place) $65.00
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Service on business or Address for Delivery $65.00
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Additional action served at same time $25.00
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Condominium buildings- add $20.00
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Business: Service- Downtown- 1 attendance $50.00
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Kilometre Charge: $1.00
Km’s are charged from either the Vancouver or New West Court House (whichever is closer). Km’s are charged round trip for 3 attempts after which we will request instruction before making further attempts
This rate is temporary while the price of fuel is above 1.95 per litre. -
Court Order Mail (order after application) $35 Min per
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Regular mail (no order attached) $25 Min per
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Affidavit of Personal Service (1 page) includes Commissioner $35.00
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Affidavit of Attempted Service (up to 3 pages) includes Commissioner $45.00
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Notary seal (swear affidavit of personal service) if required- add $50.00
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Cell phone field reports (minimum charge) $4.00
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Rush Fee (individuals – 7 day deadline) $35.00
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Rush Fee (individuals – 5 day deadline) $40.00
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Super Rush Fee (business – same day deadline) $45.00
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Wait-time (Per 15 minutes-first 15 min FREE) $12.00
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Field Locates (minimum charge) $50
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In depth Locates PLEASE ASK for rate(s)
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Provide conduct money (minimum charge) $15.00 min
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Mail return to client $10.00 min
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Mail as per order $10.00 min
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Other Additional Fees and Surcharge that may be charged
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We also accept Service Documents by e-mail $0.35 per page printed
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Pick up of documents or delivery of affidavit east of North Surrey or Maple Ridge $20.00 min
May incur an additional charge for the same area.
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Secured Building: Condominium or other $20.00 on time
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Hospital Service: $25.00 in addition
Service in a hospital can be very time consuming, especially if the party to be served is in a locked ward or the action is pertaining to a Committeeship Application.
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Justice Institutions: min additional fee: $45.00 per
Guest of our legal institutions have the RIGHT to refuse service. The procedure to attempt service is – Attend and wait for a response, or, as with some, make an appointment to see the guest. There is no guarantee service will be effected on the first attempt and an order may be required to place the documents in their private mail box.
Our Process Servers cover:
Out of Town Services?
We have associates throughout Canada that can act on our behalf. The above rates DO NOT apply as those associates have their own fee schedule. We will charge a handling fee in addition to their fee as it is our policy to look after associate accounts within 14 days and not rely on the clients payment schedule. This method maintains strong relationships with our associate and better service for all.
Within B.C.- add $55.00 min
Alberta and East- add $85.00 min