
Melbourne's Legal Document and Process Serving Experts
Welcome to Code Nine

Process Serving ALL over Melbourne | Victoria | Australia
Code Nine Process Serving specialises in professional professional and reliable delivery of legal documents, ensuring timely and efficient service with a commitment to accuracy and confidentiality.

Skilled Agents
All of our Field Agents and Process Servers at Code Nine are current investigators and/or former law enforcement officers holding above industry standard credentials and training. Our unique team set us apart from the rest and we pride ourselves in client satisfaction.

Hard to locate? Trust in us to deliver.
We specialise in process serving where your client may be hard to locate, or is specifically avoiding service. Our field agents & Process Servers will work dynamically to locate and serve documents on anyone, anywhere.

Legal Expertise
Our field agents ensure that every service is audio and/or visually recorded to allow for the production of further material if needed at court. Our field agents guarantee same day Affidavit service & have extensive experience providing evidence at court.
Process Seving & Investigations
How Code Nine stands out from the rest

Other Process Serving Firms
Inflated fees due to outsourcing your file to external agents.
Attendance at one address up to three (3) times.
Files delegated to civilian subcontractors.
No intelligence gathering or investigation experience.
Hidden charges for printing, filing, correspondence, travel and urgency.
Full payment required up-front.
Code Nine Process Serving
Review of all material & documents.


Your file is strictly handled by Code Nine Process Servers and employees. We do not use sub-contractors.


No hidden charges for printing, travel or urgency. We tailor our quotes to meet the needs of your job.
Re-assess the serve if the defendant is not home, avoiding service or the address is incorrect. We gain as much intelligence in the field as possible.

Utilize our experience and tools as investigators to locate defendants that are unable to be located.

Plan and execute serves where a defendant is avoiding service. This may include surveillance, use of multiple operatives and attending additional addresses.


All service attempts are either video/audio recorded.
All affidavits compiled to high legal standard.
Our Process is simple and easy - We take care of the hard work
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Contact us by phone, email or by filling out a contact form. We will discuss the particulars of your case and tailor a quote that is both competitive and fair.
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Service attempts are completed and audio/visual evidence retained of every service. Contemporaneous notes are also held.
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Email a copy of all documents/material required for service. Provide us details such as clients name & address. All printing is included (up to 30 pages). Additional printing is charged at 0.30c per page.
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An Affidavit of Service is completed and witnessed. A scanned copy is sent to you within three (3) days & the originals retained and filed or sent to you upon instructions.
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A field agent with industry experience (former police or investigator) is assigned to your case. Service is completed within a pre-arranged timeframe. This is usually within 3 days. We review all material prior to service for completeness and accuracy.
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In the event that the defendant is avoiding service, an investigation is suggested and conducted on your instructions. Intel gathering & operational plans are executed in order to locate and serve the defendant.** additional costs incurred.

Trusted by Legal Professionals Australia Wide
We aim to provide our clients with tailored solutions & exceptional quality. Our client list are firms who have entrusted Code Nine Process Serving with numerous matters.




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What does three (3) attempts mean?In the process serving world standard fees are typically based on a server attending at an address up to 3 times to affect service of paperwork on a defendant, witness, respondent or accused etc. A process server generally will attend the same address and then charge you after the third attempt, whether or not service was successful or not. At Code Nine Process Serving we assess any unsuccessful attempt and conduct an operational briefing on where and how the next service will be attempted. We will communicate directly with you, and put a plan in place to ensure our next attempt is dynamic and places us with the best possible chance at a successful serve. This may involve the utilization of multiple field agents, surveillance, attendance at another address (workplace, relatives address etc), or attendance at a different time of day.
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I am in the process of a Divorce application, do I require a process server?If you are applying for a sole divorce application then you will require a process server to serve a list a of documents on your spouse. We will guide you through this process from the start, ensuring that your application contains the correct documents. We will proof read the material and communicate with you throughout the service journey. We will then provide you with an Affidavit of Service and an Acknowledgement of Service (Divorce) which are both required for your application to successfully proceed. If you are unsure how to commence an application with the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, we can also help you lodge your application, giving you peace of mind from the very beginning.
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What is a process server?A process server is an individual responsible for personally delivering legal documents to a person or business involved in a court case. The recipient of these documents may be identified as the defendant, plaintiff, accused, respondent or a witness. The documents, in most cases, must be served personally and in some cases require confirmation by way of a signature. Once the documents are successfully delivered, the process server must provide a formal confirmation known as an affidavit of service. This affidavit is signed in the presence of an authorized witness, such as a Justice of the Peace or Lawyer. It's important to note that the rules governing process serving can vary between states, depending on the jurisdiction of the legal documents and the party being served.
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How much does a Process Server cost and what are your fees?Our standard fee is $139.00 (plus GST) for up to three (3) attempts and the inclusion of all required paperwork, including printing of all material (up to 30 pages). However our fees do vary based on things such as; location of the defendant, potential for investigation & surveillance, evasive defendants and urgent services. Don't worry, we aim to ensure our fees remain competitive and will always ensure we are up front before commencing any additional work.
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How do you serve a defendant that is avoiding service or is hard to locate?Serving a defendant who is evading service or difficult to locate can be challenging. We employ unique strategies, practiced through over ten (10) years of operational policing, to ensure successful service of legal documents: Intelligence Gathering: Our team conducts thorough background checks using various databases to ascertain information about the defendant including addresses, contact information and places they may frequently attend. Risk Assessment: We evaluate potential challenges or risks associated with serving the defendant, ensuring the approach is both safe and effective. We may employ multiple field agents with operations being conducted at all times of the day and night. Surveillance Techniques: We may need to perform mobile or close quarters surveillance to observe the defendant's routines and identify optimal times and locations for service. Use of Technology: We utilize advanced tools and databases to track and locate individuals who are intentionally avoiding service. Legal Compliance: Our process servers ensure that all service attempts are conducted in strict accordance with Australian legal standards, maintaining the integrity of your case. By employing these methods, we enhance the likelihood of successfully serving defendants who are evasive or hard to locate, ensuring that legal proceedings can continue without unnecessary delays.
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What if a person refuses to be served?Occasionally, the recipient of legal documents may refuse to accept them. Once proper identification has been established using the appropriate steps, the individual can still be served by leaving the documents at their feet. As process servers, we are required to inform the individual that they are being served in this manner due to their refusal to accept the documents directly. If the person declines to confirm their identity, a recent photograph can be extremely helpful. In such cases, we can identify them using the photograph, leave the documents on the ground nearby, and clearly state that they have been served.
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What is your success rate at serving defendants, witnesses, respondents and/or accused persons?At the time of writing (29-12-2024) we boast a 100% success rate. This means that every file that we have received, we have managed to successfully affect personal service on the defendant, witness, accused person or respondent. Of course this is not guaranteed as each and every file we receive is unique and poses a range of considerations that may alter the success of a service attempt.