We understand that when you’re considering hiring a private investigator or services of a process server, it’s important to have a clear understanding of the costs involved. Unlike most other companies, we don’t play games with pricing or hide behind vague estimates. Fees displayed are inclusive of VAT at 20%. We are able to bill in different currencies and will use the daily exchange rate on the invoice.
Process Serving (England & Wales)
Basic – £117.60 (£98.00 + VAT)
For papers served electronically via WhatsApp and Email. And service by the postal service. Service carried out within 2 business days. Statement of service / certificate of service included. Free printing up to 10 pages. Add on postage fees.
Urgent – £214.80 (£179.00 + VAT)
Urgent Process Serving using personal service suitable for urgent matters including injunctions and non-molestation orders all non urgent papers. Free printing up to 10 pages. Up to 3 service attempts where needed. First attempt made same day or next day. Statement of Service or Certificate Of Service included free of charge.
Airport Serve – £358.80 (£299.00 + VAT)
We wait for 2 hours at any major airport and are ready to serve individuals that arrival and leave airport terminals. Suitable for those who are difficult to track down. Free printing up to 10 pages. Up to 1 service attempt. Statement of Service or Certificate Of Service included free of charge. Parking expenses are an additional charge.
Legal Aid – £22.08 per hour (£18.40 + VAT)
Legal Aid Process Serving throughout London billed in 15 minute increments. Mileage is in addition at £0.45 per mile or travel costs.
Sworn Affidavit – £58.80 (£49.00 + VAT)
Fee includes commissioner for oaths fee and our attendance fee. Add printing costs to this fee.
Standard – £148.80 (£124.00 + VAT)
Standard Process Serving using personal service suitable for all non urgent papers. Free printing up to 10 pages. Up to 3 service attempts where needed. First attempt within 2-4 business days. Statement of Service or Certificate Of Service included free of charge.
Wait & Serve – £237.60 (£198.00 + VAT)
We wait for 2 hours at a residential address and attempt to personally serve a individual. Suitable for those who are difficult to track down or un expected plans. Free printing up to 10 pages. Up to 1 service attempt. Statement of Service or Certificate Of Service included free of charge.
HMP Legal Visit – £292.23 (£240.00 + VAT)
Process Serving individuals held at HM Prisons carried out by arranging a legal visit at the prison. Free printing up to 10 pages. Up to 1 attempt. Statement of Service or Certificate Of Service included free of charge.
Printing – £0.12 (£0.10 + VAT)
Black and white (Monochrome Printing) printing that is single sided, priced per page.
Notarised Affidavit – from £150 – £300
Fee includes Notary Public fee and our attendance fee. Priced on application after service is completed. Add printing costs to this fee.
Process Serving (International)
International – from £510 (£425 + VAT)
For all personal service matters outside of England & Wales. Free printing up to 10 pages. Statement of Service or Certificate Of Service included free of charge. Price on application.
Sworn Affidavit – £58.80 (£49.00 + VAT)
Fee includes solicitor or commissioner for oaths fee and our attendance fee. Add printing costs to this fee.
Printing – £0.12 (£0.10 + VAT)
Black and white (Monochrome Printing) printing that is single sided, priced per page.
Notarised Affidavit – from £150 – £300
Fee includes Notary Public fee and our attendance fee. Priced on application after service is completed. Add printing costs to this fee.
Desktop Tracing
Basic UK Desktop Trace – £133.20 (£111.00 + VAT)
Basic UK desktop trace an individual to verify address and occupation. Trace is carried out using licensed databases. No Report Provided.
Standard UK Desktop Trace – £311.40 (£259.50 + VAT)
Standard UK desktop trace an individual to verify address and occupation. Trace is carried out using licensed databases. Full OSIT sweep of social media, news and internet. Report provided on checks completed and results. 2-3 days turnaround.
Field Agent Services
Court Document Filing – £192 (£160 + VAT)
Same Day court filing service. Attending court to hand file court applications and papers.
Passport Collection or Delivery – £POA
Secure collection and handover of passport to an individual.
Witness Statement & Signature Collection – £168 (£140 + VAT)
Visiting an individual to get forms and statements signed in person.
ID Verification & AML Checks – £168 (£140 + VAT)
Attending individuals addresses and verify documents and ID. Per individual, per visit.
Welfare Check – £180 (£150 + VAT)
Visiting an individual to confirm wellbeing for family matters. Per individual, per visit.
Business Verification Visit – £168 (£140 + VAT)
Visiting a business address to confirm if a business trades from the address and any activity. Per address, per visit.
Enquiry & Investigation
Door Knocks – £240 (£200 + VAT)
A one off door knock at a property and neighbours to make enquiries. Report provided.
General Investigation – £118.80 per hour (£99.00 + VAT)
General on going investigation work for a case.
Surveillance
UK Surveillance – £78.00 per hour (£65.00 + VAT)
Surveillance per agent, per hour. Minimum four consecutive hours on each booking. In some cases a minimum of two surveillance agents may be required. Add on – On plot expenses and mileage.
UK Surveillance Report – £118.80 (£99.00 + VAT)
Surveillance report per each booking.
Cyber Investigations
UK Cyber Investigations – £720 per day (£600 + VAT)
Cyber investigations per consultant, per day plus travel expenses from base.
Due Diligence
Nanny & Adult Carer Standard Check – £620.40 (£517.00 + VAT)
ID Checks, Employment History, Social Media Sweeps, Financial Checks. Report Provided. 7 days turn around
Nanny & Adult Carer Premium Check – £752.34 (£626.95 + VAT)
ID Checks, DBS checked, Employment History, Social Media Sweeps, Financial Checks. Report Provided. 2-3 weeks turn around
Privacy Hardening And Personal Data Removal
One Off Service – £1,103.99 (£919.00 + VAT)
Full digital footprint audit of personal information. Removal and opt out from date brokers, suppression of cached search results, guidance or action for cancellation. 7 – 14 days turn around.
Monthly Repeat Service – £237.60 (£198.00 + VAT)
Monthly Scans for new exposures, alerts if new data appears and we remove as needed.
