We typically serve legal documents in Medina, Stark & Summit Counties, but our service area expands to Northeast Ohio or beyond when it comes to serving commercial businesses through their registered agents. Special arrangements, however, can be made in certain instances. Ask an AMC Process Service staff member how our service of process skills can make a difference in your case.
All notary public services are provided in person and in accordance with the provisions set forth in the Ohio Revised Code; see Chapter 147. Our service area for mobile notary service is generally up to 25 miles from Barberton, Ohio. These services are provided by prior arrangement and all associated fees are agreed to by the parties in advance before meeting with the notary.
When it comes to document recovery and associated services, AMC Process Service usually provides its physical delivery, courier service within 25 miles of its home office. Electronic copies (PDF) and commercial delivery options, however, are available statewide and throughout all portions of the United States. Try our document retrieval service now to receive certified or uncertified copies of the documents you need to manage your personal affairs or business.
By and through the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure, the State of Ohio issues the ultimate word on statewide process service. The state has a Supreme Court that interprets and disseminates what is acceptable and unacceptable instances of service of process. Directly under the high court, Ohio also has 12 courts of appeals that were established by Article IV, Section 1 of the Ohio Constitution, which residents use to appeal trial court rulings. Further data is noted below:
COURT | PROCESS SERVICE RULES | JURISDICTION |
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The Supreme Court of Ohio |
Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure; Rule 4 – 4.7 |
12 appellate districts |
First District Court of Appeals |
None |
Hamilton County |
Second District Court of Appeals |
None |
6 counties |
Third District Court of Appeals |
None |
17 counties |
Fourth District Court of Appeals |
None |
14 counties |
Fifth District Court of Appeals |
None |
15 counties |
Sixth District Court of Appeals |
None |
8 counties |
Seventh District Court of Appeals |
None |
8 counties |
Eighth District Court of Appeals |
None |
Cuyahoga County |
Ninth District Court of Appeals |
None |
5 counties |
Tenth District Court of Appeals |
None |
Franklin County |
Eleventh District Court of Appeals |
None |
5 counties |
Twelfth District Court of Appeals |
None |
8 counties |