Article 45 Deemed ServiceI1
England and Wales
A document sent or served within the United Kingdom in accordance with these Rules or any relevant practice direction is deemed to be served on the day shown in the following table—
| Method of service | Deemed date of service |
|---|---|
| 1. First class post (or other service which provides for delivery on the next business day) | The second day after it was posted, left with, delivered to or collected by the relevant service provider provided that day is a business day; or if not, the next business day after that day. |
| 2. Document exchange | The second day after it was left with, delivered to or collected by the relevant service provider provided that day is a business day; or if not, the next business day after that day. |
| 3. Delivering the document by hand to or leaving it at an address | If it is delivered to or left at the address on a business day before 4.30p.m., on that day; or in any other case, on the next business day after that day. |
| 4. E-mail or other electronic method | If the e-mail or other electronic transmission is sent on a business day before 4.30p.m., on that day; or in any other case, on the next business day after the day on which it was sent. |
| 5. Fax | If the transmission of the fax is completed on a business day before 4.30p.m., on that day; or in any other case, on the next business day after the day on which it was transmitted. |
| 6. Personal service | If the document is served personally before 4.30p.m. on a business day, on that day; or in any other case, on the next business day after that day. |