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Process Serving in Maine
Order service of process in Maine online. You see your price before you submit, a verified process server near the address takes the job, and every attempt is tracked with notes, time, GPS location and photos.
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Overview of service of process in Maine
As of October 30, 2026: Maine service procedures depend on the case and documents. The Maine Rules of Civil Procedure cover civil matters in District and Superior Courts; small claims has separate rules. Maine Civil Rules; Small Claims Rules
General information only, not legal advice.
Who can serve documents in Maine
Licensing or registration requirements
For ordinary civil process, service may be made by a sheriff or deputy within the sheriff’s county, another person authorized by law, or a person specially appointed by the court. Civil Rule 4(c)
Accepted methods of service
Personal, substituted, mail and other methods
Depending on the case and recipient, Rule 4 provides for first-class mail with notice and acknowledgment, personal service, and court-ordered alternate service after due diligence. Civil Rule 4(c)–(g)
Time limits and rules for serving
When an action is commenced by filing, the return of service generally must be filed within 90 days after the complaint is filed. The rule also provides for commencement by service, followed by filing within 20 days. Civil Rule 3
Restrictions on serving
Sundays, holidays and hours
The civil rule is not the only procedure that may apply: small claims has separate service provisions, and some recipients require different steps. Court-ordered alternate service requires due diligence. Civil Rule 4; Small Claims Rule 4
Proof of service and affidavit requirements
Proof is required. When the server is not a sheriff, deputy or another person authorized by law, Rule 4 requires an affidavit; it also sets a filing deadline for proof. Civil Rule 4(h)
Major cities we serve in Maine
- Portland
- Lewiston
- Bangor
- Augusta
- Biddeford
Pricing for Maine
Standard service is priced at the advertised client range below for one recipient at one address. The request form calculates the exact address-specific amount before you submit.
- Standard serviceOne recipient at one address · before sales tax
- $75–$135 + tax
- RushPriority speed add-on
- +$50
- Same-dayFirst attempt the same day
- +$100
- Distance / ruralFixed add-on for standard service; locations needing extra work are special quote cases
- +$60
- Mailed original affidavitOptional; PDF remains included
- +$25
- Printing beyond included pagesFirst 50 pages included, counted from your PDF
- $0.15 per page after 50
- Sales taxCalculated at payment where it applies, from the service address in Maine. Shown before you pay and on your receipt.
- At payment
Maine FAQs
Is mailing the papers always enough?
No. The civil rule’s mail option uses a notice-and-acknowledgment process; if acknowledgment is not received, another permitted method is required. Civil Rule 4(c)(1)–(2)
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