The courthouse in Kenton is only 2.6 miles from Buck Township in Hardin County, but a process server can still be hired online to deliver summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers. Three speeds are offered, Standard, Rush and 24-Hour, and a signed proof of service reaches your email after delivery.
What a Process Server Costs in Buck Township
Close to the county seat or not, the same three prices apply: Standard Service, $185, with a first attempt inside 5 business days, and Rush Service, $225, with one inside 48 hours. 24-Hour Service, $265, aims for a first attempt within 24 hours, depending on submission time and server availability in the area. Any further attempt after an incomplete delivery is $25. See the rates page or place an order through the order form.
Hardin County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
The clerk's certified mailing is where most summonses start. If the plaintiff writes in to request personal or residence service, the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server takes charge.
Who May Serve Papers in Hardin County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Under Civ.R. 4.1, Hardin County's clerk handles mail and notes the signed receipt on the docket, and tells the plaintiff when delivery fails. Hand delivery requires a written request and goes to the sheriff, a bailiff or a court-designated person.
Buck Township Courts and the Hardin County Courthouse
The Hardin County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square, Kenton, OH 43326, houses Common Pleas and is 2.6 miles from Buck Township. Small claims and evictions are for a municipal or county court, whose clerk can confirm coverage for an address.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Buck Township
Three days is the minimum gap between a landlord's written notice to leave and the eviction filing (R.C. 1923.04), and the notice may be certified mail, a hand delivery or a copy left at the home. The eviction guide covers what the notice must contain. After filing, R.C. 1923.06 requires the summons to be served seven or more days before trial.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Buck Township
Hardin Memorial Hospital, 921 East Franklin Street, Kenton, OH 43326, (419) 673-0761, is 2.5 miles away. Mary Rutan Hospital, 205 Palmer Avenue, Bellefontaine, OH 43311, (937) 651-3257, is 18.4 miles away, and Wyandot Memorial Hospital, 885 North Sandusky Avenue, Upper Sandusky, OH 43351, (419) 294-4991, is 23.4 miles away. The people who may serve a subpoena are named in Civ.R. 45(B), and UIDDA covers witnesses in other states.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Buck Township
The township's ZIP code is 43326. Kenton, a city 2.4 miles away, and Pleasant and Dudley townships, 5.2 and 7.0 miles away, are all in Hardin County. The Hardin County page has more.
Buck Township Process Server FAQ
Why did my certified-mail summons come back unclaimed or refused?
The clerk notifies the plaintiff, who can ask in writing for ordinary mail (Civ.R. 4.6).
What if I cannot find the defendant?
Publication under Civ.R. 4.4 requires an affidavit.
How long do I have to get the defendant served after filing?
Civ.R. 4(E) gives the plaintiff six months.