QUEBEC · CANADA
Montreal is the heart of Quebec's civil-law system. We work the Palais de justice at 1 rue Notre-Dame Est every day — the Cour supérieure du Québec, the Cour du Québec, and most of the province's complex commercial litigation file out of that building. Our route reaches downtown towers, the Plateau and Mile End, Westmount, Old Montreal heritage addresses, and out to Laval and the South Shore.
Comparing process-serving quotes? See what PCA's fee protects you from.
Why PCA
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 will 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.
The $360 CAD standard rate reflects Quebec's regulated system. PCA works with qualified bailiffs across Montreal, Quebec City, the regions, and northern Quebec so service is carried out by the proper professional as required by law.
We identify the originating proceeding, recipient, language, and applicable Quebec requirements. Where a bailiff is required, the file is not handed to an unregulated general delivery agent.
The resulting return, certificate, minutes, affidavit, or other required proof is reviewed for the originating matter before it is delivered to the client.
PCA manages communication, updates, related addresses, and any connected service outside Montreal through one central file handler.
Flat-rate pricing
$360 CAD
$360 CAD is PCA's standard price for serving one defendant at one ordinary service address in Montreal, with a standard volume of documents. Quebec service is regulated, and PCA uses qualified bailiffs where required by law.
Why PCA may cost more than another serverService Area
We coordinate assignments across Montreal and nearby communities. We confirm a transparent flat-rate quote based on the exact address, timing, and service requirements before the file proceeds.
Local Service Context
Our paralegals draft the originating application, line up the huissier de justice for signification, and assemble the package in the format the greffe accepts so filings clear the counter on the first pass instead of being kicked back. Montreal's bar runs in two languages and across two legal traditions: Quebec's civil law from the Code of Civil Procedure plus the common-law overlay that comes with cross-border commercial work. The Palais de justice handles most civil and family matters; specialized chambers cover commercial files, family, and youth proceedings, while the Cour municipale handles municipal infractions out of 775 rue Gosford. Signification of originating documents is performed by a huissier de justice — straightforward in Quebec but a different workflow than Ontario or British Columbia, and one we coordinate from intake so out-of-province counsel does not have to source a bailiff separately. Service strategy across the metro factors in Plateau and Mile End walk-ups, downtown and Old Montreal heritage buildings, and South Shore municipalities (Longueuil, Brossard) reachable across the Champlain or Jacques-Cartier bridge.
Documents We Handle
Law firms use us to save the time normally spent finding servers, giving instructions, chasing updates, and correcting incomplete proof of service. Self-represented litigants receive a clear, responsive process with the price confirmed before work begins.
Additional Court Support
The large majority of our files are process-serving assignments. Court filing and physical court-file scanning can be coordinated through the same team, so the client does not need to manage multiple vendors for one proceeding.
Primary Service
We review the applicable requirements, coordinate the service attempts, provide regular updates, and draft and review the supporting affidavit internally. Flat-rate pricing keeps the assignment simple to approve and budget.
We can arrange physical filing or lodgement at the relevant court registry and return the available confirmation, subject to the court's filing rules and applicable fees.
A court agent can attend the courthouse, access available physical records, and create digital copies in accordance with court-access rules, file availability, and applicable fees.
One-stop file support
Address searches can be coordinated when the recipient's location is uncertain.
We coordinate the required oath, commissioning, or notarization step for completion materials.
Proof of service is drafted and reviewed internally because errors can delay the proceeding.
Cross-border and Hague Convention files can be managed through the same accountable team.
Built for every client
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 Montreal.
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.
How It Works
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Provide the documents, service address, deadline, and any information that may help locate or identify the recipient.
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We confirm the process-serving price, expected attempts, applicable requirements, and timing before work begins.
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A local process server receives clear instructions while our legally trained team manages the assignment and provides meaningful updates.
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When the assignment is complete, we draft and review the affidavit of service, affidavit of attempted service, or other required proof internally.
Send us the documents, service address, deadline, or courthouse request. We will respond quickly with a clear price and a practical plan for completing the assignment.