Navarre, a Stark County village of 1,839 with a police department listed under its name, sits 8.9 miles from the courthouse in Canton, and a process server there can deliver summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers. The order form has Standard, Rush and 24-Hour speeds, with a signed proof of service emailed after a successful delivery.
What a Process Server Costs in Navarre
Choose the speed that fits the calendar. Standard Service, $185, allows a first attempt within 5 business days; Rush Service, $225, narrows that to a first attempt within 48 hours; 24-Hour Service, $265, aims at a first attempt within 24 hours, availability turning on submission time and server availability in the area. Repeat attempts after an undelivered visit are $25 each. Check rates, then order.
Stark County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Clerk-mailed certified mail starts most cases. When the plaintiff asks in writing for personal or residence service, the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server takes over.
Who May Serve Papers in Stark County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Stark County's clerk handles requests under Civ.R. 4.1(B) and (C) for personal and residence service, passing the process to the sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a court-designated person. The designated person must swear to the rule's requirements, including a clean ten-year record for felonies and dishonesty offenses, and serves under an order of up to a year. Ask the clerk what your court requires.
Navarre Courts and the Stark County Courthouse
Navarre residents who need the Court of Common Pleas head 8.9 miles to the Stark County Courthouse, 101 West Tuscarawas Street, Canton, OH 44702. Evictions, small claims and other smaller civil cases are heard in a municipal or county court, and the filing clerk confirms which one covers a Navarre address.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Navarre
An eviction filing in Navarre must be preceded by the landlord's written notice to leave, delivered at least three days earlier by certified mail, by hand or at the home (R.C. 1923.04). The eviction guide covers content. Per R.C. 1923.06, the summons in the filed case is served at least seven days ahead of trial.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Navarre
The Navarre Police Department, 27 Canal Street West, Navarre, OH 44662, (330) 879-0342, comes from a federal directory, so confirm with the department before sending a records subpoena. Aultman Hospital, 2600 Sixth Street Sw, Canton, OH 44710, (330) 363-9911, is 7.6 miles away; Mercy Medical Center, 1320 Mercy Drive Nw, Canton, OH 44708, (330) 489-1111, is 8.6 miles away. Only the persons named in Civ.R. 45(B) may serve a subpoena; out-of-state witnesses involve UIDDA.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Navarre
Navarre's ZIP is 44662. Bethlehem Township (3.2 miles away) and Perry Township are neighbors in Stark County, along with the city of Massillon, 4.0 miles away. See the Stark County page.
Navarre Process Server FAQ
Who can personally serve a summons in Ohio?
Sheriffs, municipal bailiffs and court-designated persons, per Civ.R. 4.1.
How long do I have to get the defendant served after filing?
A plaintiff gets six months from the filing date, unless good cause is shown (Civ.R. 4(E)).