22nd Judicial Circuit Process Serving — Hampshire County (Romney, WV): Vetted private process servers covering Hampshire County, including Romney, Capon Bridge (ZIPs: 26757, 26817, 25414, 26704, 26763, 25437) along US-50 (Northwestern Turnpike), WV Route 28, and WV Route 29. Flat-rate dispatch: $65 Standard, $95 Priority Rush, and $150 Same-Day with notarized W.Va. R. Civ. P. Rule 4(l) returns.
Hampshire County Process Server — Romney, West Virginia
22nd Judicial Circuit • Hampshire County Judicial Center (50 South High Street, Romney, WV 26757) • ZIPs: 26757, 26817, 25414, 26704, 26763, 25437
Rules for Civil Summonses, Subpoenas & Evictions in Hampshire County
Litigation filed at the Hampshire County Judicial Center in Romney (50 South High Street, Romney, WV 26757; Clerk (304) 822-5022) within the 22nd Judicial Circuit must comply with the West Virginia Rules of Civil Procedure and West Virginia Code:
- Non-Party Adult Authority (`Rule 4(c)(2)`): Summonses, complaints, and family court petitions are served by a credible non-party age 18+, bypassing sheriff civil delays in Romney, WV 26757 (`W.Va. Code § 59-1-14`).
- Family-Member Abode Service (`Rule 4(d)(1)(B)`): Valid by leaving copies at the defendant's residence in Romney, Capon Bridge with a co-resident family member over age 16 (advising them of the purport) within the 120-day window of
Rule 4(j). - Magistrate Wrongful Occupation (`W.Va. Code § 55-3A-1`): Expedited field execution ahead of the mandatory 5-to-10 judicial day eviction hearing in Romney.
- Hospitals, Employers & Regional Jail: Direct service at WVU Medicine Hampshire Memorial Hospital at 363 Sunrise Boulevard, Romney, WV 26757 (`Rule 45 / § 57-5-4a`), payroll garnishments at WVU Medicine Hampshire Memorial Hospital, West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, Potomac Highlands Regional Jail, and orchard/agricultural enterprises (`§ 38-5A-3`), and inmate delivery at Potomac Highlands Regional Jail (13 Dolan Drive, Augusta, WV 26704) (`Rule 4(d)(4)`), accounting for inmate process serving at Potomac Highlands Regional Jail in Augusta and gated riverfront cabin developments along the South Branch of the Potomac.
- Notarized Affidavit (`Rule 4(l)`): Sworn before a West Virginia Notary Public for immediate filing with the Romney Clerk.
| Romney / Hampshire County Option | First Attempt Window | Scope Along Highways | Price | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Tier | 3–5 Business Days | 3 attempts (AM/PM/Saturday) + GPS + Notarized Rule 4(l) Return | $65.00 | Order $65 |
| Priority Rush Tier | Within 24 Hours | Next-day dispatch in Romney & Romney, Capon Bridge | $95.00 | Order $95 |
| Same-Day Tier | Same Business Day | Same-day field attempt for urgent 22nd Judicial Circuit filings | $150.00 | Order $150 |
Hampshire County Municipal & ZIP Coverage Directory
| Municipality & ZIP | Venue & Route Notes | Applicable WV Rule | Flat Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romney (ZIP 26757) | County seat along US-50 and WV Route 28, West Virginia's oldest incorporated town | W.Va. R. Civ. P. Rule 4 & Rule 45 | $65 / $95 / $150 flat rate |
| Capon Bridge (ZIP 26711) | Eastern Hampshire County town on US-50 near the Frederick County, Virginia border | W.Va. R. Civ. P. Rule 4 & Rule 45 | $65 / $95 / $150 flat rate |