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Does a Claim, Defence or an Originating Application need to be served by the Sheriff?

There is no requirement that a Claim, Defence or Originating Application be served by the Sheriff. The costs of service by the Sheriff will not usually be recoverable in the action. There are other simpler ways to serve the document. Please see Rules 41 to 43 of the Uniform Civil Rules 2020 for more information on service. [...]

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How do I format forms?

See Registrar and Principal Registrar information under the Uniform Civil Rules 2020 for more information.

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