Kanawha County Process Server Directory (Charleston, WV): Complete civil summons, subpoena, suggestee execution, and eviction delivery across the 13th Judicial Circuit, covering Charleston, South Charleston, St. Albans, Dunbar, Nitro, Cross Lanes, Marmet, Chesapeake, Belle, Clendenin, Cedar Grove, Pratt (ZIPs: 25301, 25302, 25303, 25304, 25305, 25309, 25311, 25312, 25313, 25314, 25315, 25177, 25064, 25143) along Interstate 64, Interstate 77 (WV Turnpike), Interstate 79, US-60, and US-119 (Corridor G). Flat pricing: $65 Standard, $95 Rush, and $150 Same-Day.
Kanawha County Process Server — Charleston, West Virginia
13th Judicial Circuit • Kanawha County Judicial Building (111 Court Street, Charleston, WV 25301) • ZIPs: 25301, 25302, 25303, 25304, 25305, 25309, 25311, 25312, 25313, 25314, 25315, 25177, 25064, 25143
13th Judicial Circuit Court Standards at Kanawha County Judicial Building (Charleston)
Whether your filing originates at the Kanawha County Judicial Building (111 Court Street, Charleston, WV 25301; Clerk phone (304) 357-0440) or is domesticated from another state under the West Virginia UIDDA (W.Va. Code § 56-12-1), strict adherence to the West Virginia Rules of Civil Procedure prevents motions to quash:
- 120-Day Service Window (`Rule 4(j)`): Civil actions must be served within 120 days of filing in Charleston.
- Abode Family-Member Delivery (`Rule 4(d)(1)(B)`): Valid at the target's dwelling house in Charleston, South Charleston, St. Albans, Dunbar, Nitro, Cross Lanes, Marmet, Chesapeake, Belle, Clendenin, Cedar Grove, Pratt with a residing family member over age 16 after advising them of the document's purport.
- Wrongful Occupation Evictions (`W.Va. Code § 55-3A-1`): Priority dispatch ahead of the mandatory 5–10 judicial day Magistrate Court hearing in Charleston.
- Hospitals, Employers & Jails: Verified delivery to CAMC General Hospital (501 Morris St), CAMC Memorial Hospital (3200 MacCorkle Ave SE), and WVU Medicine Thomas Memorial Hospital (4605 MacCorkle Ave SW, South Charleston, WV 25309), major employers (State of West Virginia Capitol Complex, CAMC Health System, WVU Medicine Thomas Health, Dow Chemical / Union Carbide South Charleston Tech Center, TC Energy, and Appalachian Power), and inmates confined at South Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility (1001 Centre Way, Charleston, WV 25309) (`Rule 4(d)(4)`), navigating statutory service on the WV Secretary of State (Bldg 1, Suite 157-K), WV Insurance Commissioner (900 Pennsylvania Ave), CSC (209 W Washington St), and CT Corporation (5098 Washington St W, Cross Lanes).
- Sworn Proof (`Rule 4(l)`): Mandatory notarized Affidavit of Service returned within 24 hours of completion.
| Service Speed in Kanawha County | Initial Attempt | Included Verification | Flat Price | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Service | 3–5 Business Days | Up to 3 attempts + GPS + Rule 4(l) Notarized Affidavit | $65.00 | Order $65 |
| Priority Rush | Within 24 Hours | Next-day field dispatch in Charleston & Charleston, South Charleston, St. Albans, Dunbar, Nitro, Cross Lanes, Marmet, Chesapeake, Belle, Clendenin, Cedar Grove, Pratt | $95.00 | Order $95 |
| Same-Day Emergency | Same Business Day | Same-day attempt for 13th Judicial Circuit hearing deadlines | $150.00 | Order $150 |
Cities, Towns & ZIP Codes in Kanawha County
| Municipality | Postal ZIP | Kanawha County Corridor & Notes | Flat-Rate Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, West Virginia | 25301 | State capital, county seat of Kanawha County, and seat of state/federal courts | Flat fee $65 / $95 / $150 |
| South Charleston, West Virginia | 25309 | Industrial, medical, and commercial city hosting Thomas Memorial Hospital and South Central Regional Jail | Flat fee $65 / $95 / $150 |
| St. Albans, West Virginia | 25177 | Western Kanawha County city at the confluence of the Kanawha and Coal rivers | Flat fee $65 / $95 / $150 |
| Dunbar, West Virginia | 25064 | I-64 Kanawha River residential and commercial city west of Charleston | Flat fee $65 / $95 / $150 |
| Nitro, West Virginia | 25143 | I-64 industrial and commercial city straddling the Kanawha and Putnam county line | Flat fee $65 / $95 / $150 |
| Cross Lanes, West Virginia | 25313 | Major unincorporated commercial center hosting CT Corporation System at 5098 Washington St W | Flat fee $65 / $95 / $150 |
| Marmet, West Virginia | 25315 | Upper Kanawha Valley town along I-64/I-77 south of Charleston | Flat fee $65 / $95 / $150 |
| Chesapeake, West Virginia | 25315 | Upper Kanawha River town along MacCorkle Avenue | Flat fee $65 / $95 / $150 |
| Belle, West Virginia | 25015 | Eastern Kanawha County chemical and manufacturing community along US-60 | Flat fee $65 / $95 / $150 |
| Clendenin, West Virginia | 25045 | Northeastern Kanawha County town at the confluence of the Elk and Big Sandy rivers | Flat fee $65 / $95 / $150 |
| Cedar Grove, West Virginia | 25039 | Upper Kanawha River town along US-60 | Flat fee $65 / $95 / $150 |
| Pratt, West Virginia | 25162 | Historic Upper Kanawha Valley town on the southern bank of the Kanawha River | Flat fee $65 / $95 / $150 |