Pleasant Township, Hardin County, is the unincorporated land next to Kenton, the county seat, and a process server booked on the order page can deliver a summons, subpoena, eviction notice or other court paper. Standard, Rush and 24-Hour speeds apply, with a signed proof of service emailed after a successful delivery.
What a Process Server Costs in Pleasant Township
Pleasant Township is a short hop from the county seat, but the tiers still run on the rates page's clock. Pay $185 for Standard Service and the first attempt comes within 5 business days; pay $225 for Rush Service and it comes within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service at $265 aims for a first attempt within 24 hours, with availability depending on submission time and the server's schedule. After a failed delivery, more attempts cost $25 per attempt. Check the rates.
Hardin County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
The clerk's certified mail is the starting point. A written request for personal or residence service brings in the sheriff, a bailiff or a court-named server.
Who May Serve Papers in Hardin County: Clerk, Sheriff or Designated Server
In Civ.R. 4.1, hand delivery is the exception. The plaintiff asks the clerk, who routes the papers to the sheriff, or to a municipal bailiff, or to a person named by the court under 4.1(E). If the 28-day window passes without delivery, the server writes the reasons on the papers and returns them to the clerk.
Pleasant Township Courts and the Hardin County Courthouse
Hardin County's Court of Common Pleas is at 1 Courthouse Square, Kenton, 2.7 miles in a straight line from the township. A municipal or county court takes lower-level civil, small claims and eviction cases, and the clerk of the filing court can confirm which.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Pleasant Township
At least three days before filing, a landlord must give written notice to leave (R.C. 1923.04). Seven days is the minimum gap between serving the case summons and the trial date (R.C. 1923.06). Guidance on the notice is in the eviction guide.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Pleasant Township
Hardin Memorial Hospital, 921 East Franklin Street, Kenton, (419) 673-0761, is 2.7 miles from the township, and Wyandot Memorial Hospital is 19.5 miles away. Bluffton Hospital is 21.3 miles away. For subpoenas, Civ.R. 45(B) lists the people who may serve; a records-only witness may serve written objections within 14 days after service.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Pleasant Township
ZIP 43326 applies. The county seat Kenton lies 3.0 miles off, with Buck Township at 5.2 miles and Dudley Township at 8.2 miles inside Hardin County too.
Pleasant Township Process Server FAQ
What does a landlord have to hand over before filing an eviction?
A written notice to leave, with statutory content, delivered at least three days ahead (R.C. 1923.04).
Who can personally serve a summons in Ohio?
Only the sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a court-named server.
What if I cannot find the defendant?
Service by publication with an affidavit, under Civ.R. 4.4.