# The Civil Procedure Rules 1998, Rule 7.5: Service of a claim form

Extent: E+W

(1) Where the claim form is served within the jurisdiction, the claimant must complete the step required by the following table in relation to the particular method of service chosen, before 12.00 midnight on the calendar day four months after the date of issue of the claim form.
Method of service
Step required
First class post, document exchange or other service which provides for delivery on the next business day
Posting, leaving with, delivering to or collection by the relevant service provider
Delivery of the document to or leaving it at the relevant place
Delivering to or leaving the document at the relevant place
Personal service under rule 6.5
Completing the relevant step required by rule 6.5(3)
. . .
. . .
Electronic method
Sending the e-mail or other electronic transmission
(2) Where the claim form is to be served out of the jurisdiction, the claim form must be served in accordance with Section IV of Part 6 within 6 months of the date of issue.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3132/rule/7.5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/civil-procedure-rules-1998/rule-7.5
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