Serving an Ontario Plaintiff’s Claim (Form 7A) in Ottawa and Gatineau
We serve your Plaintiff’s Claim, issued by the Ontario Small Claims Court, and send you the sworn affidavit.
What you need
- The issued claim, from the Ontario Small Claims Court, as one PDF with any schedules attached. It shows the court file number, the court’s seal and the date of issue.
- The address of the defendant, in Ontario or in Quebec (for example Gatineau), within 100 km by road of the Ottawa Courthouse (161 Elgin Street). Farther addresses are quoted by email. For Quebec, see serving Ontario documents in Gatineau.
- A Notice to Alleged Partner (Form 5A), only if it is to be served with the claim. 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 | $149.00 |
| Zone 2 | 16–25 km | $179.00 |
| Zone 3 | 26–40 km | $219.00 |
Every price includes 3 attempts, the sworn affidavit, printing and tracked return. Enter the address on the home page to see your price.
How it works
- Order online. Sign in with your email, choose the Plaintiff’s Claim, enter the address and upload your issued Form 7A (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.