Included in the standard rate
- Up to three service attempts
- Ordinary travel within the confirmed local service area
- Standard document printing
- Internal drafting and legal review of the affidavit
- Commissioning and digital return of the sworn affidavit
Australia · 8 States & Territories
Service Areas in Australia
A one-stop partner for process serving, court filing, and court scanning across all Australian states and territories. Local execution is supported by legally trained oversight, responsive communication, and internally drafted proof of service.
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Flat-rate process serving
$350 AUD
Standard service in most areas across Australia
Most standard assignments in major service areas across Australia are completed for a $350 AUD flat rate. That rate applies to one defendant at one service address with a standard volume of documents. Queensland's standard rate is $380 AUD because PCA uses licensed process servers as required by Queensland law. Tasmania's standard rate in most advertised service areas starts at $290 AUD.
Why PCA may cost more than another server
We don't.
Some process servers attract clients with a low initial quote, only to add charges for mileage, additional attempts, commissioning, administration, and other unexpected expenses. PCA provides a clear, flat-rate price before service begins. You know what is included and what the file will cost—no hidden fees and no surprises.
In most jurisdictions, process servers do not need a special licence. Almost anyone can take your documents and attempt service. The real risk often becomes apparent afterwards, when you need that person to prepare a complete and accurate affidavit or other proof of service.
Every assignment can involve different court rules, specific service requirements, important documents, and multiple exhibits. If the method of service or affidavit does not properly address those details, the court may reject the filing. That can delay the proceeding, increase costs, and require service to be completed again—with no guarantee the same server will get it right the second time.
PCA removes that uncertainty. Our team reviews the requirements, manages the service, and prepares or reviews the resulting proof. Your complete price and scope are confirmed before work begins.
Clear pricing. Proper service. Reliable proof. Let us show you why PCA is the first choice for professional process serving.
When the price changes
The service fee changes for under-48-hour rush timing, excessive printing, additional defendants, different service addresses, or travel beyond the confirmed local service area.
Skip tracing and courthouse filing are optional services quoted separately. The complete price and scope are confirmed before work begins.
States & Territories
Browse 8 states & territories
Australian presence
Melbourne mailing and file coordination
PCA maintains an Australian mailing address in central Melbourne while coordinating process serving, court filing, and document retrieval across every Australian state and territory.
Australian mailing address
Suite 329/98-100 Elizabeth Street
Melbourne, VIC 3000
Correspondence and file administration. Service assignments remain subject to confirmation before dispatch.
Why Pugsley
What sets us apartin Australia.
Legally-trained oversight
Our team includes lawyers, paralegals, law students, and experienced process servers. We review the applicable service requirements before dispatch instead of treating the file as a simple delivery job.
In-house affidavit drafting
An incomplete or incorrect affidavit can delay a proceeding and increase costs. We draft, review, and arrange commissioning internally, so law firms are not asked to prepare the affidavit for us or spend billable time checking and correcting our work before filing.
Flat, transparent pricing
Our flat-rate process-serving prices are clear before work begins. No hidden ordinary-attempt charges, no nickel-and-diming, and no surprise invoice that makes the file difficult to budget.
A one-stop court support partner
Process serving is our core service, with court filing, court scanning, skip tracing, commissioning or notarization coordination, affidavit work, and international service coordination available through the same team.
Global coverage, local execution
Coverage throughout Australia, from major cities to rural and remote communities, backed by one accountable team that finds a practical solution wherever the address takes us.
Proactive communication
We respond quickly and provide meaningful updates throughout the file. Law firms save time because they do not need to chase attempts, status changes, or completion materials.
Built for every client
Expert coordination without the uncertainty.
For law firms and organizations
Send the file once and reclaim the administrative time normally spent locating an agent, giving instructions, chasing attempts, arranging courthouse work, and correcting proof of service. We provide one accountable contact and regular updates throughout the assignment in Australia.
For self-represented litigants
Formal service can feel unfamiliar and high-stakes. We explain our service process clearly, confirm a fair price before work begins, coordinate the assignment, and return organized proof of service so you are not left trying to manage multiple providers alone.
Need service in Australia?
Send us the documents, address, deadline, or courthouse request. We will respond quickly with a clear price and a practical plan.