Service of Process in Sweden
We provide comprehensive service of process in Sweden, assisting international clients with serving documents to both individuals and entities. With an industry-leading success rate of 98% and a full range of service options, we ensure a seamless process from start to finish.
We are authorised by the Swedish County Administrative Board to perform service of process. All our process servers are government-authorised.
Person Authorised to Receive Service of Process
The Swedish Companies Registration Office mandates that all Swedish companies have a legal representative registered in Sweden. If no representative resides in the country, a designated person authorised to receive service of process (“särskild delgivningsmottagare”) must be appointed to prevent company liquidation. We offer this service for your Swedish company.
Your Trusted Service of Process Partner
Comprehensive Service Options
We offer a range of service options, including personal and substitute service, service via registered mail, and service in accordance with the Hague Convention for international service of process.
The Leading Success Rate in Sweden
We consistently achieve a success rate of over 98%, far surpassing the industry average across both public and private organisations. Quality and speed are at the core of everything we do.
Expertise in Swedish Law
The Service of Process Act outlines procedures, and we understand when laws like the Hague Convention, the Land Code, and the Bankruptcy Act take precedence. Navigating these complexities require the expertise we possess.
Cost-Effective Local Solutions
With local expertise and physical presence, we can easily assist international clients at more favorable prices than our American and European peers. For fast and cost-effective service of process, we provide a reliable solution.
We Help You Navigate Process Service in Sweden
We serve an individual or entity in Sweden:
Article 10b: Direct Personal Service
Our government-authorised process servers personally visit the recipient to deliver your documents at their home, workplace, and other known addresses. We always aim to obtain the recipient’s signature. If this is not possible, we are authorised to complete the service under Swedish law. This includes serving:
- When the recipient refuses to accept or sign,
- Via a household member or employer, or
- Through “spikning”, which occurs when the recipient cannot meet the server.
Thanks to our digital-first approach and local expertise, we can often initiate cases on the same day, ensuring minimal delays.
How It Works:
Contact us with your case details and the documents to serve. We do relevant research, complete multiple tries and serve the recipient. Reports with relevant proofs and certificates are automatically generated, depending on hwo the service was performed and completed.
What Can Be Served?
All tyoes of legal and commercial documents can be served, such as payment demands, termination of rental agreements, summons and decisions. We assist regardless of your reason – whether it’s to expedite processes, obtain legally strengthened proof of receipt, or ensure compliance with local law.
Note: In Sweden, criminal cases must be served in accordance with article 5.
Regular Direct Personal Service
Standard assignments that do not require expedited handling and may take up to 2 months to complete.
Express Direct Personal Service
For urgent cases. Our case agents and process servers work together to ensure quick completion of service within a few days.
Pricing
Available in order form.
Article 5: Standard Service via Central Authority
We handle the entire process of submitting your documents to the Swedish Central Authority, ensuring full compliance with the Hague Service Convention. With our established local connections and daily experience in navigating domestic legal frameworks, we streamline the process for our clients.
The recipient confirms delivery through official documentation provided by the Authority. This method is ideal for cases requiring formal procedures but without urgent time constraints.
How It Works:
We require the following:
- Digital or physical copies of documents you wish to serve.
- The official request form, USM-94, must be completed and included.
- All documents must be translated into Swedish unless the recipient clearly understands the original language (4 a § Service of Process Act). We provide translations upon request.
What Can Be Served?
All documents related to criminal cases require service of process through this method in Sweden. All other types of documents can be served here as well.
Standard
We facilitate and handle the process for you. May take 2-6 months, depending on each authorities' handling time.
Pricing
Available in order form.
Article 10a: Service Through Registered Mail
We facilitate service by registered mail, leveraging our deep understanding of Sweden’s postal system and trusted partnerships with domestic mailing services. This allows us to provide a seamless experience, ensuring accurate delivery and confirmation.
The recipient acknowledges receipt through a delivery confirmation. This option is perfect for non-urgent legal documents, such as demand letters or preliminary notices, offering an affordable and reliable alternative to in-person service.
How It Works:
Enter the recipient’s details and securely upload your documents in our form. You can also choose us, yourself, or a third party as the sender. This may affect the recipient’s willingness to pick up the letter. We send all registered mail the same day if the order is placed before 4 p.m.
We will inform you of the outcome of the delivery. If it is not collected, we can quickly proceed with personal service upon your request.
What Can Be Served?
Close to all tyoes of legal and commercial documents can be served via mail.
Note: In Sweden, criminal cases must be served in accordance with article 5.
Service via registered mail
You upload, we handle the rest and get back with the outcome and proof of service.
Pricing
Available in order form.
We receive service on behalf of your Swedish company:
Person Authorised to Receive Service of Process
The Swedish Companies Registration Office mandates appointing a person to receive service of process if no managing directors reside in Sweden. This person must be registered in the Swedish population register and is solely authorised to receive service. We offer this service.
Special Recipient of Service
We accept service on your behalf.
Pricing
From 100 USD/month.
Excl. registration fees.
Our Numbers Speak for Themselves.
We consistently deliver an industry-leading success rate.
A nationwide team of process servers throughout Sweden.
The average experience of our process servers, in years.
Customer focus with services tailored to meet your needs.
FAQ
The Hague Convention on the Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents (often referred to as the Hague Service Convention) is an international treaty designed to simplify and standardize the process of serving legal documents across borders. It allows countries to facilitate the service of documents in foreign jurisdictions in a way that complies with local laws and respects the rights of individuals involved.
The Convention provides multiple methods for service, including service via a country’s Central Authority, by registered mail, or through direct personal service, depending on the country’s laws and the nature of the documents.
Sweden does not oppose the use of private vendors to execute service of process. This enables us to assist international clients in serving documents efficiently in Sweden.
Article 5 of the Hague Service Convention allows documents to be served through a country’s Central Authority. This method ensures formal compliance with international procedures. In Sweden, the Central Authority oversees and confirms delivery with official documentation, making it the preferred method for criminal cases.
Article 10 outlines alternative methods of serving legal documents internationally, such as direct personal service (Article 10b) and service through registered mail (Article 10a). These methods are allowed in countries like Sweden, which have not objected to these provisions.
This article permits service of process through registered mail. It’s a cost-effective option for non-urgent documents, providing delivery confirmation. We handle all aspects of mailing and provide outcome updates to clients.
This article allows direct personal service by an authorised process server. It’s ideal for urgent or complex cases requiring swift action. Our government-authorised servers ensure compliance with Swedish law and provide proof of delivery.
Yes, criminal cases are the only documents that must be served through the Swedish Central Authority, as confirmed by the County Administrative Board. If you wish us to assist you in this, the correct service is Standard Service via Central Authority. All other types of documents can be served through our alternative methods.
Our pricing details are available directly in our digital order form, where you can review and select the services that best meet your needs.
Yes, Sweden allows private vendors like us to perform service of process. However, to carry out all types of service, the private vendor must be authorised by the County Administrative Board. We hold this authorisation.
Thanks to our local expertise and physical presence in Sweden, we provide more cost-efficient solutions compared to American and European vendors. Our services combine fast, reliable execution with competitive pricing, making us the preferred choice for international clients.
We serve a wide range of legal and commercial documents, including payment demands, summons, termination of rental agreements, decisions, and more. However, criminal cases must always be served via the Central Authority under Article 5 of the Hague Convention.
The service timeline depends on the method used:
- Central Authority service (Article 5): This can take between 2-6 months.
- Regular Direct personal service (Article 10b): Generally completed within 1-2 months for regular cases.
- Express Direct personal service (Article 10b): Generally completed within a week.
- Service via registered mail (Article 10a): Typically takes from a few days to a couple of weeks.
If the recipient refuses to accept documents during personal service (Article 10b), we are authorised under Swedish law to complete the service without the recipient’s signature.
If the recipient is difficult to reach or refuses service, we can complete the service via a household member, employer, or by posting the documents on the recipient’s door (a process called “spikning”). If this also fails, we will advise on alternative solutions.
For international clients, payment is required in advance. The payment is processed through our digital order form at the time of booking the service.