In international service of process, which method ensures compliance with both countries' laws?

• A. By mail sent to the defendant's home country.
• B. Publicly announcing on social platforms.
• C. Through international treaties (e.g., Hague) or other agreed methods, ensuring compliance with both countries' laws.
• D. Only domestic process rules apply.

Answer: (C)

International service of process works best when you use channels that are recognized by both the issuing country and the country where service is to occur. The correct approach is to rely on international treaties or other mutually agreed methods, such as the Hague Service Convention, which set up standardized procedures and designated channels to deliver documents across borders. This ensures that service meets the legal requirements of both countries, gives the defendant proper notice, and is more likely to be recognized as valid in court. Methods like ordinary mail or notifying someone through social platforms generally don’t satisfy foreign procedural rules and are unlikely to be enforceable abroad. Relying only on domestic rules without international cooperation can leave service ineffective in cross-border cases.