What is a process server? · Are individuals who give legal notice to a party (usually the defendant) requiring them to respond to a proceeding scheduled to be held before a court, government body, or tribunal. Notice is usually provided by presenting the party in question with court documents such as Summonses, Statements of Claim, Plaintiff's Claims, etc. Some documents must be served personally, while others may be served upon a person of legal age at the intended party's residence or place of employment. What is a service of process? · Service of process is the legal term for the delivery of copies of legal documents such as summons, complaints, subpoena, orders to show cause, writs, notices to quit the premises and certain other documents. Delivery is usually made by personal delivery to the defendant or other person to whom the documents are directed.