We are process service experts ready to serve Brazil as soon as this week. Start your litigation or move it forward with our Brazil process service company, Process Server One, offering three decades of experience as Brazil process servers. Start with a free consultation by filling the forms to the right, or learn more about our Brazil process servers below.
Process Server One started serving legal documents more than 30 years ago. We’ve aided law firms and state and federal agencies, building close relationships with government officials including members of the U.S. Department of State. By continually serving legal documents abroad, we’ve built expertise with foreign process service laws. And today, Process Server One serves in more than 80 countries with rush service available everywhere.
With offices serving major regions around the world, we are well networked throughout every continent. Process Server One has Brazil process servers located in both metropolitan and rural areas. Our Brazil process service company is recommended for their due diligence and staying up to date with 2022’s fastest process service methods.
Our Brazil process servers keep clients up to date through Process Server One’s online portal, which makes it easy to request an update on any assignment in progress. For a small fee, our Brazil process service company will file your Proof of Service with the appropriate court (just ask before we begin). In addition to serving papers, our Brazil process service company gladly helps to track, trace, and locate missing people or businesses as it relates to process service. A skip trace can quickly reveal new information to get your case back in progress.
By tracking legal changes and current events, Process Server One’s Brazil process servers understand the best ways to expedite assignments and beat pressing deadlines. In addition to rush service, we offer to serve your legal paperwork informally (which can save months of time compared to formal service through the Hague Convention).
Note: Process service in Brazil (formal and informal) can vary greatly because customs and traditions lead to delays year-round. If you choose rush service, Process Server One’s private network of Brazil process servers and government officials may be able to minimize slowdowns despite the circumstances. Bring any specific questions to a free consultation with our experts.
What Makes Process Server One a Reliable Brazil Process Service Company?
- Fair and up-front pricing on every assignment. Every time. Without hidden fees
- Service methods accepted by all courts worldwide
- Licensed and registered international process servers with decades of experience
- Rush service available to beat deadlines, serving over 80 nations globally since 1986
The Federative Republic of Brazil first started enforcing Hague Service Convention rules on June 1, 2019. Before Brazil signed the Hague, service of process in Brazil took tremendous time and persistent effort. Completing one assignment used to take more than one year in many cases two years or more because of the Brazilian authority’s requirements for document preparation and formatting.
According to Article 8 — Foreign diplomatic and consular agents are not allowed to effect service in Brazil.
According to Article 10 — Service by post from abroad is not prohibited, nor are requests made directly to Brazil’s judicial officers – requests need to be made to Brazil’s Central Authority.
Process Service in Brazil is now limited to Hague Service Requests made through the Central Authority as process service by mail or by an agent is prohibited.
Request an immediate status update from our Brazil process servers at no additional charge. We stay up-to-date on the rules of international service of process through intelligence briefings provided directly from the United States Department of State. Our notes on the socio-political conditions in nations we serve are provided by the Central Intelligence Agency. Speed of service may take longer than usual in turbulent regions.
Warning: Many websites offer international service of process to Brazil at suspiciously low prices. Beware of scam services created by unlicensed companies, especially those offering contracts with unfair or nonexistent refund policies. Some companies offer only a single attempt at service and have no way to overcome common issues like address information that is not up-to-date. Process Server One is prepared for each of these scenarios and more. Contact our Brazil process servers with any questions today.
This information is not legal advice. Bring any specific questions to our Brazil process servers by calling 855-545-1303. Achieving an enforceable judgment depends on the method of service that you choose. Our Brazil process servers recommend taking time to carefully select the service method that is best to achieve your legal goals.
Specializing In Hard-To-Serve International Service of Process Assignments
To begin an international process service assignment to Brazil, we will need the following:
- PDF versions of service documents uploaded to our website (click here to begin)
- Your defendant’s name, an up-to-date address for service, your preferred speed and method of service (formal, informal, etc.)
Here’s How Our Brazil Process Service Company Works
FORMAL SERVICE
Formal process service through the Hague Service Convention is available in Brazil. It typically takes less than three months (sometimes less than one) to complete Hague Convention Service in Brazil. Our most experienced process servers have worked closely with government officials and members of the Central Authority of here, and in many cases this helps expedite your service. If you are curious about the status of your assignment, we offer status updates on all Hague Service Convention process service requests. Contact us using the forms on this page to serve your legal documents in Brazil as soon as possible.
Service through the Inter-American Convention requires 7 pages of treaty documents. All documents to be served, including the 7 pages of treaty documents, must be translated into Portuguese.
For Process Server One to prepare the necessary documents and facilitate the service, we require the following:
- Three (3) complete and legible sets of the documents to be served;
- Name of the judge (in originating jurisdiction) who will be signing the request;
- Name, address and telephone number of the court (your court);
- Name, address and phone number (if known) of the entity being served;
- Name, address and phone number of the plaintiff for who service is being requested;
- Fees are due in advance and will be quoted prior to accepting the assignment.
- Translation of all documents. If we are to provide the mandatory translation, we will bill you for the translation.
Translation fees are payable prior to commencement of service.
Advantage: In effect, creates a case in the country where the documents are served and makes judgment enforceable.
Disadvantage: Serious time delays and costs.
INFORMAL SERVICE
In countries where formal process service methods are not recognized, private process servers deliver legal papers informally (in person) directly to the business or individual’s address. If you do not know the correct address to serve a person or business, we can find it for you immediately. In many nations, informal (in person) service of legal documents works the same way as it does in the United States or United Kingdom. However, remote locations (especially those in nations outside North America) may take longer to serve due to private security or other commonly-used services to help avoid the service of legal documents. Rest assured, we have more than three decades of practice and will keep you updated throughout the process service assignment. Our process service specialists complete most informal (in person) service assignments in less than 4 weeks and can make a next-day service attempt in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and more. Contact us using the forms on this page to serve your legal documents in Brazil as soon as possible. Note: This is the proper process service method for serving U.S. military personnel.
LETTERS ROGATORY
Letters Rogatory is another option for obtaining evidence during discovery or notifying a person or business of legal action you are taking against them. This process takes longer than others; however, Letters Rogatory are recognized are a formal method of international process service. In many nations, it is the only formal method available because they are not members of the Hague Service Convention.
TRANSLATIONS
Most countries require the documents to be translated into the official language of the nation where they are to be served (in this case, Portuguese). The U.S. State Department recommends translation, but it is not a requirement unless the formal method is used. It is possible, although rare, that a demurrer could be filed based upon lack of understanding by the defendant as to the nature and meaning of un-translated documents. It is important that the Defendant understand the nature of the documents. We offer translation services at rates quoted below.
RATES
Service of process*
Formal: $900.00**
Informal: $1,000.00**
Letters Rogatory: Call to request a quote.
Plus $165.00 government fee
International Rush Delivery: Call to request price details.
*All fees are per defendant/address
** Estimated rate. Please supply the service address and we will confirm the exact fee
Translation: $0.38 per word (proper nouns not translated)
Notary: Not available in all countries. Inquire for cost and details. This country uses the apostille process to obtain a notary seal on the aos/pos. This is conducted and completed by appointment only with the local Embassy or the Ministry.
Copies: Billed at local rates per page. Inquire for cost and details. For Formal Process Service, six (6) complete sets are required at the time of submission.
Special Messenger (Fed Ex, DHL, etc.): Regular submissions to Special Authorities such as the Hague, local Embassy, or the Ministry, often sit unopened for a long time. Therefore, we recommend submission by Special Messenger. Billed at local rates if needed or requested.
Status Update: In matters where a timely update from the local Embassy or Ministry is not forthcoming. Timely updates often require an in-person status check to obtain updates. Fee: $350.00 per status update.
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