Quebec
Service of process in Quebec
Quebec is different: originating applications are generally served by a bailiff (huissier de justice), and the Code of Civil Procedure rather than common-law rules governs. We arrange bailiff service across the province and return the proof in the form the court expects.
What's different here
Serving documents in Quebec
Bailiffs, not process servers
In Quebec, service of originating applications is generally the work of a huissier de justice, an officer of justice. We work with bailiffs in each judicial district rather than sending a process server.
Language
Proceedings may be in French or English, and the person receiving the documents may need them in French to understand them. Tell us early if translation is needed and we quote it with the order.
Notarised and sworn documents
Quebec practice differs on what must be sworn and before whom. Our bailiffs return the proof in the form the district expects, so nothing comes back from the registry.
Plan for the districts
Montreal, Laval, Longueuil, and Quebec City are same-week work. The Gaspé, Abitibi, and Côte-Nord take longer, and we tell you the realistic date before you order.
The rules
Code of Civil Procedure (CQLR c C-25.01)
- Originating applications are generally served by a bailiff (huissier de justice).
- Proceedings may be in French or English. Plan for translation where the recipient or the court needs it.
- Tell us early if a matter is in Quebec so we can arrange service through a bailiff.
Official source: LégisQuébec. This is general information, not legal advice — check the current rules, or ask your lawyer. All provinces
Coverage
Where we serve in Quebec
- Process server in Montreal
- Process server in Laval
- Process server in Quebec City
- Process server in Gatineau
We also attend Longueuil, Sherbrooke, Trois-Rivières, Saguenay, Lévis, Terrebonne, and smaller communities on planned routes — with the date confirmed before you order.
Also available
Other work we do in Quebec
Hague & international service
Service into Canada under the Hague Service Convention, handled end to end.
Serve and file
Service plus filing the proof with the court, in one order.
Address investigation
Find a current address before a server is sent out.
Tracking & proof of service
Every order, attempt, document, and invoice in one dashboard.
Questions
Serving documents in Quebec
Do I need a bailiff, or will a process server do?
For an originating application, Quebec generally requires a bailiff. For other documents there is more latitude. Tell us the document and the district and we'll arrange the right person.
Do you provide service in French?
Yes. Our bailiffs in Quebec work in French, and proof is returned in the language the court requires.
Put a Quebec serve on track
Open an account for your firm. Once it's approved, your team can order service, follow every attempt, and download proof from one dashboard.