St. Henry is a Mercer County village of 2,602, and a process server there can deliver summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers ordered online. Standard Service, $185, brings a first attempt within 5 business days; Rush Service, $225, within 48 hours; 24-Hour Service, $265, aims for 24 hours. Signed proof of service arrives by email after a successful delivery. The village has a hospital 4.1 miles away, and orders start at the order form.
What a Process Server Costs in St. Henry
St. Henry is a village, not one of the six areas the rates page names for 24-Hour Service, so that $265 tier carries a caveat: its first attempt within 24 hours is not promised and depends on submission time and server availability. Standard Service ($185) and Rush Service ($225) have steadier first-attempt windows. After a failed delivery, another attempt costs $25. See rates.
Mercer County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Mercer County's clerk typically sends the summons by certified mail. Plaintiffs who ask in writing for personal or residence service get the sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a court-designated server.
Who May Serve Papers in Mercer County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Mercer County plaintiffs find that Civ.R. 4.1 makes the clerk the first server. Beyond mail, a written request opens delivery by the sheriff, a bailiff of a municipal court, or a person designated through a court order. A designation lasts up to one year, and the person must be 18 or older and unrelated to a party. See the sheriff comparison.
St. Henry Courts and the Mercer County Courthouse
The Mercer County Courthouse, 101 North Main Street, Celina, OH 45822, is the Common Pleas courthouse and is about 9.5 miles from St. Henry. Small claims, evictions and other lower-level civil cases go to a municipal or county court, and the filing court's clerk confirms which one covers an address. Municipal courts generally hear claims up to $15,000, small claims up to $6,000.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in St. Henry
Before filing, a landlord must give the tenant written notice to leave at least three days earlier (R.C. 1923.04), by certified mail, hand delivery or at the premises. The eviction guide covers required wording. The filed summons must be served at least seven days before trial (R.C. 1923.06).
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near St. Henry
Mercer County Joint Township Community Hospital, 800 West Main Street, Coldwater, OH 45828, (419) 678-4843, is 4.1 miles away, and Grand Lake Health System, 200 Saint Clair Street, Saint Marys, OH 45885, (419) 394-3335, is 16.2 miles. Persons named in Civ.R. 45(B) serve subpoenas. For other states, see UIDDA.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around St. Henry
ZIP code 45883. Granville Township, Butler Township and Coldwater are neighbors in Mercer County. See the Mercer County page.
St. Henry Process Server FAQ
How is a village served?
By its responsible officer or legal officer (Civ.R. 4.2).
What if certified mail is unclaimed?
The clerk can send ordinary mail on written request under Civ.R. 4.6.
What about the six-month rule?
Civ.R. 4(E) dismisses an unserved defendant without prejudice after six months absent good cause.