Union Township sits in Hancock County between Bluffton and Findlay, and a process server can be ordered online for summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers. Standard, Rush and 24-Hour service are offered, and a signed proof of service is emailed after a successful delivery.
What a Process Server Costs in Union Township
Union Township papers go at one of three speeds. Standard Service, $185, begins with a first attempt inside 5 business days, Rush Service, $225, inside 48 hours. The speediest tier, 24-Hour Service, $265, shoots for within 24 hours, depending on submission time and server availability in the area. If a delivery cannot be finished, retry attempts are $25 each. The rates page has all three, and orders go through the order form.
Hancock County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Certified mail from the clerk is the first resort. If the plaintiff writes to the clerk for personal or residence service, delivery goes to the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server.
Who May Serve Papers in Hancock County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Under Civ.R. 4.1, a server who cannot complete delivery within 28 days returns the process to the clerk with the reasons. Process can be served anywhere in Ohio, so a Hancock County case can reach a defendant in another county.
Union Township Courts and the Hancock County Courthouse
Findlay holds the Hancock County Courthouse, 300 South Main Street, Findlay, OH 45840, where Common Pleas sits, 10.9 miles from Union Township. A municipal or county court hears lower-level civil cases, small claims and evictions, and the clerk of the court where you file can confirm which court covers an address.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Union Township
An eviction case can be filed only after the landlord has given written notice to leave at least three days earlier (R.C. 1923.04), whether by certified mail, by hand or at the home. Content requirements appear in the eviction guide. The filed summons is due at least seven days before trial (R.C. 1923.06).
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Union Township
Bluffton Hospital, 139 Garau Street, Bluffton, OH 45817, (419) 358-9010, is 5.8 miles away, and Blanchard Valley Hospital, 1900 South Main Street, Findlay, OH 45840, (419) 423-4500, is 10.2 miles away. Farthest is Lima Memorial Health System at 1001 Bellefontaine Avenue, Lima, OH 45804, (419) 998-4731, 20.3 miles off. A subpoena can be served by one of the people listed in Civ.R. 45(B), and UIDDA handles out-of-state witnesses.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Union Township
Union Township's ZIP codes are 45817, 45868 and 45881. Orange, Eagle and Liberty townships are in Hancock County, Riley and Blanchard townships are in Putnam County, and Richland Township, 8.2 miles away, is in Allen County. The Hancock County page has more.
Union Township Process Server FAQ
How long do I have to get the defendant served after filing?
Six months, according to Civ.R. 4(E).
Why did my certified-mail summons come back unclaimed or refused?
Ordinary mail by written request (Civ.R. 4.6).
How do I serve a business or a township?
See Civ.R. 4.2.