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This Practice Note sets out the Rules that apply when serving documents, other than the claim form, Particulars of claim or the defence, in proceedings in England and Wales. For example, application notices, witness statements or court orders eg interim charging orders. It includes the methods of service, Deemed service and applications for an Extension of time. The rules are set out in Section III of Part 6, starting at CPR 6.19.

For guidance on the service provisions for specific types of documents, see Practice Notes:

1. •

   Service in England and Wales—a guide for dispute resolution practitioners which deals with service of the claim form

2. •

   Service of the particulars of claim

3. •

   Serving the defence

4. •

   Part 36 offers—serving notices of acceptance, variation or withdrawal

5. •

   Civil contempt proceedings—making and serving the application

When serving documents:

1. •

   in Scotland or Northern Ireland, the document must be served by a method permitted by Section III of Part 6 and CPR 6.23(4) applies (CPR 6.40(2))

2. •

   outside the UK, see Practice Note: Cross-border