Union Township in Madison County wraps the city of London, whose courthouse sits only 1.0 miles away, so a process server for Union Township often has the Court of Common Pleas close at hand when delivering a summons and complaint, a subpoena or an eviction notice. Order here. Choose Standard Service at $185 for a first attempt within 5 business days, Rush Service at $225 for a first attempt within 48 hours, or 24-Hour Service at $265 for a first attempt aimed within 24 hours. Delivery that succeeds is followed by an emailed, signed proof of service.
What a Process Server Costs in Union Township
Standard Service ($185) sets the baseline, with a first attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service ($225) compresses that to within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service ($265) aims for a first attempt within 24 hours, but no address is promised it: the rates page points to the hour you submit and server availability, and this part of Ohio is not one of the six areas it singles out. If a delivery falls through, another attempt is $25. See rates.
Madison County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
The clerk's certified mailing is the starting point. Ask the clerk in writing for personal or residence service and the papers go to the sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a court-designated server instead.
Who May Serve Papers in Madison County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Three kinds of person can carry out a court-ordered hand-delivery in Ohio, and each is tied to a court. Sheriffs serve for common pleas and county courts and in counties other than the municipal court's own territory. A municipal court's bailiff serves defendants within that court's territory. A designated person serves by court order issued under Civ.R. 4.1(E), good for up to a year. Our guide on sheriff versus private server compares them. Whoever serves has 28 days to finish.
Union Township Courts and the Madison County Courthouse
The Madison County Courthouse, 1 North Main Street, London, OH 43140, houses the Court of Common Pleas, only 1.0 miles from the township in a straight line. Matters at the lower level, such as small claims or eviction cases, go to a municipal or county court, and the clerk of the court where a case is filed can say which one covers an address. Generally, municipal courts reach $15,000 and small claims reach $6,000.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Union Township
The notice
Written notice to leave must be given at least three days before the landlord files (R.C. 1923.04), by certified mail, by hand, or left at the home. See the eviction guide for content requirements.
The summons
Once filed, the summons has to be served at least seven days before trial (R.C. 1923.06), by a method the clerk can confirm.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Union Township
Subpoenas under Civ.R. 45(B) may be served by a sheriff, bailiff, coroner, clerk, constable, attorney or court-designated person, and the server tenders the fees allowed by law for a day's attendance when the witness demands them. Hospitals: Madison Health, 210 North Main Street, London, OH 43140, (740) 845-7000, 1.3 miles; Doctors Hospital, 5100 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43228, (614) 544-2136, 17.9 miles; Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital, 100 West Main Street, Springfield, OH 45502, (937) 521-3900, 20.0 miles. Out of state: UIDDA.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Union Township
ZIP code 43140. London is 1.7 miles away; Somerford, Fairfield and Jefferson townships are in Madison County, and Harmony Township is in Clark County. Madison County.
Union Township Process Server FAQ
Who can personally serve a summons in Ohio?
A sheriff, municipal bailiff or court-designated server (Civ.R. 4.1).
What if the certified mail is refused?
The clerk notifies the plaintiff, and may resend by ordinary mail on request (Civ.R. 4.6).
How do I serve a business?
Civ.R. 4.2: its agent, an officer, or clerk mail to its place of business.