Allen Township in Union County has two ZIP codes and Memorial Hospital 6.3 miles away in Marysville, and a process server there can deliver summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers ordered at the order form. Standard Service costs $185 and starts a first attempt within 5 business days, Rush Service costs $225 and starts one within 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service costs $265 and aims for 24 hours. After a successful delivery, a signed proof of service comes by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Allen Township
Neither Union County nor this township is named on the rates page. The page says 24-Hour Service ($265) is not promised, works best for early orders in six named metro areas, and otherwise depends on submission time and server availability. Standard Service ($185) and Rush Service ($225) run on plain windows. Retrying after a failed delivery costs $25. See rates.
Union County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Union County's clerk usually sends a certified-mail summons first. A plaintiff's written request for personal or residence service moves delivery to the sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a court-designated server.
Who May Serve Papers in Union County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
The answer in Union County is Civ.R. 4.1 again: mail, then a written request, then the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated person. The designation lasts up to a year, ends if the person stops meeting the requirements, and needs renewed designation beyond that. See the Civ.R. 4.1 guide.
Allen Township Courts and the Union County Courthouse
The Union County Courthouse, 215 West 5th Street, Marysville, OH 43040, is the seat of Common Pleas and lies about 6.3 miles from Allen Township. For small claims and evictions, a municipal or county court is the venue, and the filing clerk can identify which one covers an address. Municipal courts generally hear claims up to $15,000, small claims up to $6,000.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Allen Township
R.C. 1923.04 says a landlord must give the tenant a written notice to leave at least three days before filing, by certified mail, in person or at the home. The eviction guide explains content. In the filed case, R.C. 1923.06 calls for the summons to be served at least seven days before the trial.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Allen Township
Memorial Hospital, 500 London Avenue, Marysville, OH 43040, (937) 644-6115, is 6.3 miles away; Mercy Health - Urbana Hospital, 904 Scioto Street, Urbana, OH 43078, (937) 653-5231, is 16.0 miles. Civ.R. 45(B) controls who serves. For another state's subpoena, see UIDDA.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Allen Township
ZIP codes 43040 and 43045. Paris Township and Liberty Township are neighbors in Union County, and Zane Township is in Logan County. See the Union County page.
Allen Township Process Server FAQ
What if mail service fails?
Civ.R. 4.6 provides an ordinary-mail retry on written request.
How is a township served?
A trustee, the township clerk or the county prosecutor.
How long can service take?
Up to six months, under Civ.R. 4(E), unless good cause is shown.