Part II : Miscellaneous: No. 21 Praecipe for Service of an Instrument

What this form is for

• • Use when you need the court to formally deliver documents to another party
• • Use for serving instruments that require official court service
• • Use when regular mail is not sufficient for proper legal service
• • Use when court rules mandate specific service procedures
• • Use when you need proof that documents were properly served

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

Service deadlines are typically set by court rules in your specific case type, and missing these deadlines can result in your application being delayed or dismissed.

Before you submit

• • Confirm you have the correct version of the form
• • Verify all recipient information is accurate
• • Ensure the instrument being served is attached or properly described
• • Check that required fees are included or payment method is valid
• • Confirm the form is properly signed and dated
• • Make a copy for your records before submission

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct form from the Courts Service website or court office
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information about the instrument and recipient
3. 3Attach the document to be served if required
4. 4Include the correct fee payment
5. 5Submit to the appropriate court office
6. 6Keep a copy with proof of submission for your records

Known limitations

• • This form only handles service of documents, not the filing of documents with the court
• • Service may be delayed if recipient cannot be located
• • The court may reject service if procedures aren't followed exactly
• • Certain types of documents may require different service procedures
• • Electronic service options may not be available for all document types