Fulton Township in Fulton County shares its name with the county, sits 11.7 miles from the courthouse in Wauseon, and has Lucas County's Swanton Township among its neighbors, so a process server delivering a summons, subpoena or eviction notice there should confirm which county applies. Orders go through the online page. The tier sets the turnaround, and after a delivery succeeds, a signed proof of service is emailed to you.
What a Process Server Costs in Fulton Township
Toledo is one of the areas the rates page lists as most practical for 24-hour attempts, and Lucas County is next door, though the speed is never promised. Standard Service costs $185 with a first attempt inside 5 business days. Rush Service costs $225 with one inside 48 hours. 24-Hour Service costs $265 and aims at a day for early orders when servers are free. Retries are $25. See the rates page.
Fulton County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
The clerk's mailing is the default, and only a written request for personal or residence service passes the summons to the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server.
Who May Serve Papers in Fulton County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Plaintiffs sometimes mix up the township and the county, but the rules do not. Civ.R. 4.1 has the clerk deliver to the sheriff of the county where the party resides or may be found; for a Swanton Township address in Lucas County, that would be a different sheriff. A court-designated person is the alternative. Read the Ohio sheriff guide.
Fulton Township Courts and the Fulton County Courthouse
Fulton Township has trustees and no court. The Fulton County Courthouse, 210 South Fulton Street, Wauseon, OH 43567, houses Common Pleas and is 11.7 miles away. For small claims and evictions in the township, the filing clerk identifies the municipal or county court.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Fulton Township
R.C. 1923.04 makes written notice to leave, three or more days before filing, the opening step for a landlord; the eviction guide describes the notice. The summons must have been served seven days or more before trial.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Fulton Township
Fulton County Health Center, 725 South Shoop Avenue, Wauseon, OH 43567, (419) 335-2015, is 11.6 miles away, and University Of Toledo Medical Center, 3000 Arlington Avenue, Toledo, OH 43614, (419) 383-3407, is 16.5 miles away. Civ.R. 45(B) names the people who may deliver a subpoena. See the UIDDA article for out-of-state witnesses.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Fulton Township
ZIP codes 43515 and 43558 apply. In Fulton County, the village of Swanton is 3.8 miles away, Amboy Township 4.9, the village of Delta 5.2, Swan Creek Township 5.9 and Pike Township 6.0. Swanton Township in Lucas County is 6.1 miles away.
Fulton Township Process Server FAQ
What if I cannot find the defendant?
Civ.R. 4.4 allows publication on affidavit.
How do I serve a township?
Civ.R. 4.2 allows a trustee, clerk or county prosecutor.
How long do I have to serve?
Six months, Civ.R. 4(E).