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Need an experienced UK Process Server in London? We are a professional process serving agency of over 50 experienced UK process servers with a 98.8% success rate. We serve legal documents daily throughout the capital, for law firms, companies, and private individuals. We can also serve individuals any abroad.

No matter who needs to be served, we will find them and serve your legal documents. Need an emergency or same day court document serve? No problem!

If you require trusted process servers (also called Court Servers) to serve legal documents urgently. I-Spy Detectives is a name that you can trust. Call our West London team to arrange your document serve on 0800 002 9153 or email us here: office.ispydetectives@gmail.com

24 hour and same day document serving across the capital

Our professional process servers can offer emergency 24-hr and same-day legal serving of:

  • Divorce Papers (also called Divorce Petition)
  • Court Summons
  • Court Writs
  • Court Orders
  • Landlord Eviction Notices
  • Non-Molestation Orders
  • Company Winding-up petition
  • Interim Possession Orders (Asset Freezes)
  • Tenant and Landlord Lease Break Notice
  • Letters of Intent To Sue
  • Freezing Orders (Also called ‘freezing injunction’ or ‘Mareva injunctions’)
  • Other Court Injunctions

We also serve papers at weekends and evenings, making sure the job gets done as soon as possible. We need a serve, we make it happen.

Experienced Process Servers You Can Trust

Our process servers have come from an investigations, police or military background, and know the importance of serving documents in a timely and legal manner.

If you need a process server that is reliable, can get the job done and can work to a fixed fee, then I-Spy Detectives can help. We specialise in serving evasive people, like people who do not want to be served divorce papers.

Call our same day servers to arrange a serve on 0800 002 9153 or email us here: office.ispydetectives@gmail.com

We process serve legal documents in all areas of Greater London

Locations where our Process Servers operate

We have an unrivalled network of over 50 UK-based Process Servers who we can call upon, for even the most challenging job. We can serve your legal documents anywhere in the London. Our team of process servers are helping law firms, companies, and private individuals daily in Soho, Covent Garden, Mayfair, Marylebone, Fitzrovia, Bloomsbury, Holborn, City of London, Clerkenwell, Shoreditch, Westminster, St. James’s, Piccadilly, Leicester Square, Chinatown, Southbank, Lambeth, Waterloo, Bankside, Borough, Greenwich, Croydon, Bromley, Harrow, Sutton, Kingston upon Thames, Richmond upon Thames, Hounslow, Ealing, Hillingdon, Brent, Barnet, Enfield, Haringey, Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Havering, Barking and Dagenham, Newham, and Lewisham.

We can also serve legal papers to someone abroad. Need a process server for the United States? Need divorce papers serving in Australia or New Zealand? Need an eviction notice serving on a holiday property in Spain, Greece or Portugal? Want to serve a Letter Of Intent To Sue to someone on social media? No problem. I-Spy Detectives can deliver.

Our Process Servers have been featured many times in the UK press.

Why choose I-Spy to serve your legal documents?

I-Spy Detective is a leading process serving firm in London, with a global network of experienced agents. Our expertise in legal document serving and private investigations has made us a trusted source for media outlets worldwide, including The New York Post, Huffington Post, The Sun, Yahoo Life, The Mirror, Lad Bible, Bristol Post, and Wales Online.

Our process servers are highly skilled in delivering legal papers in compliance with all relevant legislation, ensuring your documents are handled and served correctly to support your legal proceedings. With our extensive network, we can serve court papers throughout the UK within days, and offer same-day service both domestically and internationally. You can rely on our experienced team to handle your document serving needs efficiently and professionally.

We will serve divorce papers, writ, court summons and other legal documents across London.

What legal documents can our Process Servers serve?

Our London process servers can ‘hand deliver’ a wide range of legal documents and papers anywhere in the city, nationwide or abroad. Our agents are highly skilled, proficient and tenacious. They are experts in tracing people, especially those who often prove elusive or don’t want to be served. Debtor tracing is also a speciality of ours.

Legal Documents We Aerve

Statutory Demands and Claims

Serving statutory demands for over 15 years, we understand how vital it is to get the task completed on time for your company. Our agents have served over a thousand demands across the Greater London area. We’ve built long-term relationships with numerous businesses who consistently entrust us with their statutory demands, knowing that we will handle each case with the respect it deserves.

Court Summons

Our seasoned process servers possess a rich background in serving court summons, delivering papers in some of the toughest situations. We understand the gravity of these papers and the possible repercussions. Just last month, for instance, our team served 98% of summons within 48 hours of receipt, enabling swift justice system processes.

Winding-up Petitions & Bankruptcy Petitions

Precision is everything when it comes to serving winding-up and bankruptcy petitions. Our staff has dealt with a range of high-pressure scenarios, from serving petitions on Fortune 500 firms to mom-and-pop shops. We understand how much discretion is necessary and the legal implications of successful service in this type of scenario.

We hand deliver legal papers for law firms, companies and private individuals across Greater London

Divorce Papers

Service of divorce documents demands a special combination of professionalism and understanding. Our veteran servers are handpicked and especially trained to serve these sensitive documents. We have assisted thousands of solicitors and individuals through the difficult process, always providing respectful and dignified service within the parameters of the law.

Court Orders

With experience serving a wide range of types of court orders, from Child Arrangement Orders to Non-Molestation Orders, we bring experience to each case. Our agents are aware of the distinctions between the different types of orders and adjust their approach accordingly. We have served over 13,000 court orders with a 96.4% first-visit success rate.

Court Writs

Our process servers are very experienced in writ service, serving numerous High Court Enforcement Officers. We are aware of the exact requirements of good service and how it will affect future enforcement action. We have a history of serving writs in both complicated commercial disagreements and simple debt recovery matters. We can serve Writ of Summons, Writ of Possession, Writ of Control, Writ of Execution, Writ of Delivery, Writ of Sequestration, Writ of Assistance, Writ of Habeas Corpus, Writ of Mandamus, Writ of Prohibition, Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Quo Warranto, Writ of Fi Fa (Fieri Facias), Writ of Ne Exeat Regno, and Writ of Subpoena.

Court Injunctions

In the serving of injunctions, especially those addressing domestic situations, the experience of our staff shines. We serve all types of court injunctions, including Freezing Injunction, Search Order, Prohibitory Injunction, Mandatory Injunction, Interim Injunction, Final Injunction, Perpetual Injunction, Quia Timet Injunction, Springboard Injunction, Norwich Pharmacal Order, Anton Piller Order, Mareva Injunctions. We’ve handled numerous sensitive situations with always foremost in mind the safety of all parties while making legally compliant service. Our servers are trained in conflict de-escalation and understand the urgency that these documents usually carry.

Eviction Notices

Having served eviction notices for thousands of cases throughout Greater London, we’ve dealt with and negotiated every scenario possible. We’re especially adept at dealing with problematic situations, be they troublesome tenants or squatter evictions. We carefully monitor possession order requirements and ensure proper documentation is always in order.

Our process servers have decades of combined experience on each case. We’ve invested heavily in training our personnel to deal with aggressive situations in a professional manner, and our record of serving even the most hard-to-reach recipients is one that we’re very proud of. Each service is recorded rigorously, and we always supply fully filled-in N215 forms as a matter of course. With national coverage, we can serve your papers within 24 hours of receipt by us on numerous occasions, and we’ll keep you informed at each step along the way.

What is a Process Server?

A process server legally delivers court documents to individuals involved in legal proceedings. Since the law requires in-person notification of court actions rather than electronic or phone communication, process servers play a vital role in the legal system.

At I-Spy Detectives, our experienced team provides reliable process serving across the Greater London. Contact us by phone or through our online form to discuss your needs.

We can serve eviction notices to tenants in housing, offices, industrial units, and private land in London

Process Server Case Studies

Case Study #1: Express Delivery & Serve Of Divorce Papers

Location: Hammersmith, West London

What we did
Our UK Process Servers were hired by a solicitor to locate and serve divorce papers to a man who had been evading service for several weeks. The recipient had a listed address in West London. As professional process servers, we specialise in tracking down elusive individuals and serving legal documents (also called a Matrimonial Order) safely and efficiently.

We finally served legal divorce papers to a man in Fulham, West London

Results
After a couple of days of surveillance, we successfully tracked the recipient across various West and North London locations (West Hampstead, Kilburn, Fulham and Hammersmith). Our professional process server adopted the role of a delivery driver and finally made contact with the recipient in a Fulham shared office space to sign for a package. Upon meeting, our agent served the papers and formally notified him that he was being served with court documents.

Though the recipient expressed his displeasure by throwing the papers to the ground before returning to work, the service was legally complete. The papers had been properly served by our professional process server, allowing the divorce proceedings to move forward. This case demonstrates how our process servers can employ creative yet legally sound methods to achieve successful service.

The solicitor was pleased with the swift resolution, and the divorce process could proceed as planned. This case exemplifies our ability to handle challenging services professionally while maintaining legal compliance.

Our London Process Servers served child custody papers to a recipient in Islington, North London

Case Study #2: Child Arrangement Order Serve – Islington, London

A North London solicitor recently instructed i-Spy to serve a Child Arrangement Order. The respondent had moved out of the family home in Camden Town, North London. The respondent was believed to be staying intermittently between Islington and Highgate. The client expressed urgency due to the first hearing being in five days.

A process server from the i-Spy team started tracking down the recipient the next day, chatting with the neighbours, and confirming the car associated with the respondent. By the middle of the afternoon, they spotted him and followed him go back to an address in Islington. On arrival, the papers were served in person in a professional manner, and with a calm explanation, there was no confrontation.

The affidavit of service was filed same-day, allowing the matter to proceed as scheduled.
Family law papers legal process can take much time and effort. If you need urgent family law papers in London, contact i-Spy for discreet and efficient legal document serving solutions.

Non-molestation & harassment order served in Acton, West London

Case Study #3: Non-Molestation Order – Acton, West London

A Hammersmith solicitor contacted i-Spy to serve a Non-Molestation Order to a vulnerable client. Previous attempts to serve the legal document had proved fruitless because the respondent was continuously moving back and forth between Ealing and Chiswick, but it was suspected they were also frequenting Acton. Understanding the challenges of the case, two experienced servers were deployed by i-Spy to complete the job.

The team traced the individual’s car to an Acton address, attended the house early morning and completed a successful and safe hand-over, with minimal fuss. While unhappy due to the time of day executed the serve, the respondent acknowledged receipt of the document without incident.

The client was updated instantly & proof of service was submitted to court on the same day.
When it comes to sensitive, high-priority types of case, you should use i-Spy’s experienced process servers based in London.

London Process Server FAQs

London Process Server FAQs

How Much Does Process Serving Cost in London?

Our London process serving services start from £299 + VAT, with international service from £499 + VAT. All fees are fixed and fully transparent, with no hidden extras. For solicitors or companies requiring multiple serves across London boroughs, we offer bulk and retainer discounts. Contact us for an exact quote tailored to your legal requirements.

Why Choose iSpy for Process Serving in London?

iSpy is one of London’s leading process serving agencies, trusted by solicitors, councils, businesses, and private clients. We provide:

  • Professional handling of aggressive, evasive, or sensitive situation.
  • Service across all London boroughs, including evenings and weekends
  • Next-day service as standard, with same-day London service where available
  • Court-compliant statements, certificates, and affidavits
  • GPS-tracked attempts and digital updates
  • Experienced London-based agents familiar with UK legal and court protocols

Can You Serve Documents in London Without a Confirmed Address?

Yes. If you only have a name or partial information, our London tracing specialists can locate and serve individuals anywhere in the UK or abroad. Using advanced data tracing and field intelligence, we regularly find subjects across Greater London, including those attempting to avoid detection.

How Quickly Can You Serve Documents in London?

For urgent matters, we provide same-day process serving in London, subject to agent availability. This is ideal for emergency injunctions, time-critical filings, and last-minute court deadlines.
Our standard London service is typically completed within 24–48 hours.

Does iSpy Serve International Documents?

Yes. From our London office, we regularly handle international serves in locations such as Dubai, Monaco, Europe, and the U.S. Whether you have a confirmed overseas address or require international tracing, we manage the entire process efficiently and in compliance with local and international rules.

How Do You Handle Sensitive or High-Risk Process Serving Cases?

Our London agents are specifically trained for sensitive situations, including:

  • Divorce and family law cases
  • Situations involving potential confrontation
  • Service in hospitals or medical facilities (where legally appropriate)
  • Prison service (following required procedures)
  • Domestic disputes and high-tension environments

We ensure professionalism, safety, and discretion at every step.

Are Process Servers Allowed to Enter Private Property in London?

Process servers in the UK cannot trespass, but our trained agents use fully legal and strategic methods to ensure successful service, including:

  • Lawful access to authorised premises
  • Serving in public areas
  • Timing visits to maximise contact
  • Using alternative or substituted service methods when direct service is not possible

How Does iSpy Maintain a High Success Rate in London?

We ensure consistent, professional service through:

  • Multiple service attempts at varied times
  • Detailed, court-ready documentation
  • Real-time status updates to clients
  • Verification of all service attempts
  • Alternative service strategies when required

Talk to iSpy – London’s Professional Process Serving Agency

Contact iSpy today to discuss your process serving needs in London or internationally. Our experienced team is ready to provide fast, compliant, and reliable service.

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