Serving an Ontario Notice of Examination (Form 20H) in Ottawa
We serve your Notice of Examination, issued by the Ontario Small Claims Court, and send you the sworn affidavit.
What you need
- The issued notice, as one PDF. It shows the court file number, the date of the examination and the clerk’s signature or the court’s seal.
- The address of the person to be examined, in Ontario (Ontario addresses only), within 100 km by road of the Ottawa Courthouse (161 Elgin Street).
- The date it must be served by. We schedule your order around it.
- A blank Financial Information Form (Form 20I), only if it is to be served with the notice. It goes in the same order.
Price
By driving distance from the Ottawa Courthouse, before tax:
| Zone | By road | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | 0–15 km | $189.00 |
| Zone 2 | 16–25 km | $219.00 |
| Zone 3 | 26–40 km | $259.00 |
Every price includes 3 attempts, the sworn affidavit, printing and tracked return. The price checker on the home page shows the rate for a claim; a Notice of Examination adds $40.00, shown with tax before you pay.
How it works
- Order online. Sign in with your email, choose the Notice of Examination, enter the address and the serve-by date, and upload your issued Form 20H (PDF).
- Pay securely. See the exact price with tax, then pay by card. We review your document within 1 business day and dispatch it.
- Up to 3 attempts. On different days and at varying times.
- Receive the affidavit. The sworn Affidavit of Service (Form 8A), or of Attempted Service if the person cannot be served. See the affidavit.
Your court file
You are responsible for your court file, including any deadlines for serving the document and for filing the affidavit with the court. Confirm your document, how it may be served and your deadlines with the court or an Ontario lawyer or paralegal.