Local process server for law firms

Solicitors, debt recovery firms, litigants in person and landlords' agents who need papers delivered properly.

A fee per job, often with extra for each additional attempt, urgent same-day work, mileage or tracing someone who has moved.

• Calm and polite under pressure
• Careful record keeping and clear report writing
• Good local knowledge and route planning
• Discretion with confidential information

• Public liability and professional indemnity insurance, check what cover firms expect
• Service done wrongly can be thrown out by a court, so follow the instructions and rules exactly
• Personal safety when visiting unknown addresses, and never use threats or pressure
• Handling personal data: check whether you need to register with the ICO and how to store documents safely
• Certain documents may only be served by specific people, such as court bailiffs, so check each job

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £300 to £1,500, depending on your insurance, vehicle use and equipment. Check what public liability and professional indemnity cover firms expect before you take on work.

Check what public liability and professional indemnity cover firms expect, whether you need to register with the ICO, and how to store documents safely. Also check each job, as certain documents may only be served by specific people, such as court bailiffs.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue is typically around £300 to £2,500, depending on how many jobs you take and your area. The estimates assume from around 8 hours a week, with some evening and weekend visits.