Silver Lake is a Summit County village of 2,517 with its own police department, hospitals within 6.1 miles, and neighbors Munroe Falls, Stow and Cuyahoga Falls, and a process server there delivers summonses and complaints, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers ordered online. Standard Service costs $185 with a first attempt within 5 business days, Rush Service costs $225 with one within 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service costs $265 with one aimed within 24 hours. Use the order page; when papers are delivered, you receive signed proof of service by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Silver Lake
Akron, the Summit County seat, is one of the six areas the rates page names as most practical for 24-Hour Service, and Silver Lake is 6.2 miles from the courthouse there. Still, the $265 tier's first attempt within 24 hours is not promised and works best for orders received early in the day, so Silver Lake depends on submission time and server availability. Standard Service at $185 and Rush Service at $225 leave less to chance, and a $25 charge covers each added attempt. See rates.
Summit County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
The clerk's first try at serving a summons goes by certified mail. Where the plaintiff has asked in writing for personal or residence service, the sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a court-designated server makes the delivery.
Who May Serve Papers in Summit County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Summit County plaintiffs use Civ.R. 4.1 the same way as everyone in Ohio: mail first, then, on written request, the sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a court-designated person. Designated persons must be 18 or older, be a citizen or legal resident, and not be a party. See the Civ.R. 4.1 explainer.
Silver Lake Courts and the Summit County Courthouse
The Summit County Courthouse, 209 South High Street, Akron, OH 44308, is the Court of Common Pleas courthouse and lies about 6.2 miles from Silver Lake. Silver Lake residents with small claims or eviction disputes will land in a municipal or county court rather than Common Pleas; the filing clerk can say which. Municipal courts generally hear claims up to $15,000; small claims, up to $6,000.
Village Of Silver Lake Police Department is listed at 2961 Kent Road, Silver Lake, OH 44224, (330) 928-7573. Before sending a records subpoena, confirm with the department that this listing is current.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Silver Lake
A landlord gives the tenant written notice to leave at least three days before filing (R.C. 1923.04), by certified mail, in person or at the home. The eviction guide shows what the statutory statement says. A filed case then needs the summons served no later than seven days before trial (R.C. 1923.06).
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Silver Lake
Summa Western Reserve Hospital, 1900 23rd Street, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223, (330) 971-7000, is 3.3 miles away; Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center, 444 North Main Street, Akron, OH 44310, (330) 670-4152, is 5.0 miles; Akron Children's Hospital, 1 Perkins Square, Akron, OH 44308, (330) 543-8290, is 6.1 miles. Civ.R. 45(B) lists who may serve. For other states, see UIDDA.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Silver Lake
ZIP code 44224. Nearby in Summit County are Munroe Falls, Stow and Cuyahoga Falls. See the Summit County page.
Silver Lake Process Server FAQ
How is a village served?
Civ.R. 4.2 points to the village's responsible officer or legal officer.
What if certified mail is refused?
A written request lets the clerk try ordinary mail under Civ.R. 4.6.
What if the defendant cannot be found?
Publication, after an affidavit, under Civ.R. 4.4.