ABOUT US
Legally Bound is the first Bahamian business that caters specifically to busy lawyers who need assistance with the printing, binding, filing and service of Supreme Court and Court of Appeal documents. We also provide scanning services which is fast becoming an essential component to an efficient litigation practice.

We are made up of an efficient group of professionals, having more than twenty-five years of cumulative experience in the legal, compliance and corporate arenas as well as document management. We service law firms in New Providence as well as Family Island firms.  

HOW ARE WE DIFFERENT?

Glad you asked! If you think we are an ordinary printing company with a team of staffers who mindlessly run paper through a machine, think again!
We cater specifically to the needs of busy lawyers.
You focus on legal work and we’ll take care of the paperwork. We pay attention to detail and with us taking care of your documentation, you can trust that you will not be left in court holding bound documents where pages are missing and/or not in sequential order.
We accept orders online.
You can upload your documents via our website, you can share them via your file sharing option , email them to us or we can even collect the hardcopy from you.
We file and serve your documents.
We will literally go the extra mile to have your documents filed, served and then delivered to you.
You will be automatically notified when your documents have been bound, filed, served and scanned.
We will communicate with you so that you are aware about the progress of your order.
We work every day of the week to help ensure that the job gets done.
In other words, we will help you meet your deadlines. You can draft your pleadings during the weekend and we can have the bound copies ready for filing on Monday. No more rushed Monday mornings for you!
We appreciate you.
We value your business, and we are happy to prove it. As a show of gratitude, we have implemented a loyalty program. You are invited to call our office for further information.

SERVICES

We will print/copy and prepare bound copies of legal documents at your request. Simply provide us with a copy of your documents via one of several electronic channels or contact us to retrieve the hardcopy from you. Let us know how many copies you want, and we will take it from there. When your bound documents are ready, we can deliver them to you OR we can file them for you.

We can file the documents with the Supreme Court Registry or the Court of Appeal. Once completed, your filed stamped documents can then be returned to you OR we can serve them.

We can arrange to have the documents served on the parties, pursuant to your instructions. Where applicable, documents will be indorsed with service.

Contact us if you need assistance with scanning court documents. We can also edit items as we scan them so that the identification and tracking of pdfs is easier – this means that we can number the pages in your bundles and you will not have to manually insert the numbers yourself. We can also convert scanned images into searchable formats.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What type of documents do you file?

We file all documents that need to be filed with the Supreme Court Registry (Family, Probate and Civil Sections) and the Court of Appeal Registry.

Who prepares, files and serves the documents?

Once received from you in its final form, your documentation will be prepared, filed and served by persons who have many years of experience working in top tier law firms, working for government and working within the court registry system. We utilize the services of professional process servers who have years of experience in serving legal and other documents. Upon request, we can use a police officer. Your items are in good, capable hands.

How to Get Started?

Starting is as easy as 1,2,3.

Step 1: Registration – although it will make your life easier, this is not mandatory. Registration is required only once and saves you the hassle of entering your contact info each time you place an order.



Step 2: Place an Order – whether or not you have registered, you are free to place your orders.


Step 3: Payment – depending on the payment option you selected, you will be invoiced accordingly.

How do I place an order?

You can upload your documents via our website, send it via email, share a link to your Dropbox file/folder, or we can collect the hardcopy from you. We will need basic printing instructions as well as requests for any supplemental services you require.

What happens after you receive my order?

We will review and process your order and contact you if further clarification is needed. Where we deem appropriate, we will exercise our discretion.

Please note that pay-as-you-go customers are required to remit payment of the first invoice prior to our fulfillment of the order. Please see 'Fees & Payment' below for more information.

As an added feature, you would receive notification at each stage of the process: when the documents have been bound, when they have been filed, when they have been served and when they have been scanned.

What is the best format for uploading my documents for printing?

We prefer that you upload pdfs because that will maintain the integrity of your documents. However, we also accept documents that are easily convertible to pdf such as Word Documents and jpegs.

How long will it take to process my printing/binding order?

You can provide us with your documents any day of the week, at any time, and we will do our best to have them bound for you within 24 hours. Please note that while we aim for same-day service, the processing of your order may take 1-2 business days depending on the size of the order and any other requests you may have.

Can you help me with an urgent order?

We prioritize orders on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. However, if you need our assistance on an urgent basis and would like to 'skip the line', we would do our best to accommodate you. In such cases, a 'rush order' fee will apply.

Do you work on the weekends or public holidays?

Yes, we work on most weekends and most public holidays. If you provide us with your binding order over the weekend up to noon on Sunday, or up to noon the day before the next business day (in the case of public holidays), we will work while everyone else is playing, and will do our best to ensure that your bound copies are ready on the next business day. Additional fees will automatically apply to work done on the weekends and public holidays.

Do you assist lawyers on the Family Islands?

Yes, of course! Instead of paying to have your documents delivered to Nassau by air, simply email them to us and we'll print, bind, file and, if you request, serve them here in Nassau. At any time you request, we can have your documents on the aircraft of your choice, for return to you. All you have to do is pick them up!

What if parties to be served are not available?

We will make up to 2 attempts in a 5-day period to effect service. If more than 2 attempts are required, each additional attempt will be charged accordingly. You can provide various addresses for service. Please note that additional fees will apply if the address is unknown and a search for the person is required or if service is effected on the weekend.

How long will you wait?

Where we are required to wait, for example where an affidavit needs to be signed prior to filing, we will wait up to 15 minutes for the affiant to sign. After that time, a wait-fee (in 15-minute increments) will be applied. Please note that we will wait more than 15 minutes only where to do so would not compromise our ability to satisfy the deadlines of our other customers.

If I print the documents, will you file and serve them?

We will file and serve documents only where we have printed and bound them.

I am headed to court after lunch, can you deliver the documents to me at the restaurant?

Yes, we can. We can deliver the documents to you anywhere you choose, within reason. You will be charged for disbursements e.g. parking or valet fees.

What scanning services do you offer?
Prior to or even after delivering the file-stamped hardcopies to you, we can scan and email them to you or upload them to your file sharing platform.

We can convert your pdf documents into MSWord versions so that they are editable and we can insert numbering so that the discovery process is easier. We can also change the format of your pdfs so that they are searchable.
Will you scan my closed files?

At this time, we will only scan documents where we have been engaged to print and bind them. However, we are actively working to enhance our services and will be in a position to offer additional scanning services very soon.

Will you keep my documents private?

All material submitted to us will be held in the strictest confidence and will not be disclosed to unauthorized persons. We are happy to sign any confidentiality agreement you have, provided the terms are reasonable and not onerous.

How can we pay?

We accept payment via bank-to-bank transfer or by cheque.

How will I be invoiced?

A) If you are a pay-as-you-go customer, you will receive two invoices: 


(1) One for printing/binding and serving the documents, if applicable, which must be paid prior to the fulfillment of the printing and binding order. You can send evidence of payment via email.

2) A separate invoice for filing services, filing fees and incidental fees such as waiting fees and disbursements, if any.


B) If you are a use-as-you-go customer, you will receive one invoice upon completion of your order. Please see Fees & Payment below for more information.

Is there room for improvement?

Your feedback is important to us. Please let us know how we can improve and what we are getting right. Help us, help you.

FEES & PAYMENT

You will find that our fees are very competitive. Additionally, we have 2 payment options for your convenience.

Each service we provide will be charged at a standard, flat rate. Payment of your printing/binding invoice is expected before fulfillment of the order. A second invoice will be issued upon completion of the filing and serving process, if you also requested this. This option is for those who require our services occasionally.

For your convenience, you can make a lump sum payment and we will debit the invoiced amounts accordingly. The lump sum amount can be applied to any service we provide. There is an initial minimum contribution of $200 and thereafter no minimum payment is required. You have up to one year to use each amount deposited. Standard rates apply.

All disbursements will be invoiced. This includes applicable registry filing fees.

Interest at 1.5% per month will be charged on all invoices unpaid over 30 days.