Service by Registered Mail (Re: Plaintiff's Claim)

O. Reg. 258/98: RULES OF THE SMALL CLAIMS COURT

8.01 (1) A plaintiff’s claim or defendant’s claim (Form 7A or 10A) shall be served personally as provided in rule 8.02 or by an alternative to personal service as provided in rule 8.03. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 8.01 (1).

(2) A claim shall be served within six months after the date it is issued, but the court may extend the time for service, before or after the six months has elapsed. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 8.01 (2).

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8.03 (7) Service of a plaintiff’s claim or defendant’s claim on an individual against whom the claim is made may be made by sending a copy of the claim by registered mail or by courier to the individual’s place of residence, if the signature of the individual or any person who appears to be a member of the same household, verifying receipt of the copy, is obtained. O. Reg. 393/09, s. 5 (4); O. Reg. 440/10, s. 1 (1).

(8) Service under subrule (7) is effective on the date on which receipt of the copy of the claim is verified by signature, as shown in a delivery confirmation provided by or obtained from Canada Post or the commercial courier, as the case may be. O. Reg. 393/09, s. 5 (4); O. Reg. 440/10, s. 1 (2).