Union Township in Putnam County has four ZIP codes and the courthouse in Ottawa 7.2 miles away, and a process server there delivers summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers. Order on the online form. The tier sets the turnaround, and a signed proof of service is emailed to you after a successful delivery.
What a Process Server Costs in Union Township
The tiers: Standard at $185, Rush at $225 and 24-Hour at $265. Standard Service gives a first attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service gives one within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service aims at 24 hours, which the rates page does not promise and ties to submission time and server availability in the area. Retrying a missed delivery is $25. See the rates page.
Putnam County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Absent a request, the clerk mails the summons certified; a written request for personal or residence service moves it to the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server.
Who May Serve Papers in Putnam County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Putnam County readers often search for a simple answer on who can serve a summons. The answer in Civ.R. 4.1 is short: the clerk by mail, then the sheriff, a municipal bailiff or someone designated by court order, the latter two only after a written request. The designation order runs up to a year. The special process server article has the full requirements.
Union Township Courts and the Putnam County Courthouse
Union Township has trustees and no court. Ottawa, OH 45875 is the Common Pleas seat, where the Putnam County Courthouse (245 East Main Street) is 7.2 miles from the township. The township's small claims and eviction cases are heard in a municipal or county court that the filing clerk can name.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Union Township
R.C. 1923.04 bars a landlord from filing until three days after a written notice to leave; the eviction guide explains how it should read. Serving the summons a week or more before trial is required.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Union Township
Bluffton Hospital, 139 Garau Street, Bluffton, OH 45817, (419) 358-9010, is 15.0 miles away, and Mercy Health St Ritas Medical Center, 730 West Market Street, Lima, OH 45801, (419) 227-3361, is 15.9 miles away. Civ.R. 45(B) names who may serve a subpoena here. See the UIDDA article for out-of-state witnesses.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Union Township
The township uses ZIP codes 45830, 45844, 45853 and 45875. All neighbors are in Putnam County: Sugar Creek Township and Greensburg Township at 5.1 miles each, Pleasant Township at 5.8, Ottawa Township at 7.6 and Jennings Township at 7.7.
Union Township Process Server FAQ
What if my certified mail is refused?
Civ.R. 4.6 provides ordinary mail on written request.
How do I serve a township?
Civ.R. 4.2: trustee, clerk or county prosecutor.
How long do I have to serve?
Civ.R. 4(E): six months.