Pendleton County Process Server Directory (Franklin, WV): Complete civil summons, subpoena, suggestee execution, and eviction delivery across the 22nd Judicial Circuit, covering Franklin (ZIPs: 26807, 26814, 26884, 26802, 26815) along US-33 (crossing North Fork Mountain and Shenandoah Mountain) and US-220. Flat pricing: $65 Standard, $95 Rush, and $150 Same-Day.
Pendleton County Process Server — Franklin, West Virginia
22nd Judicial Circuit • Pendleton County Courthouse (10 South Main Street, Franklin, WV 26807) • ZIPs: 26807, 26814, 26884, 26802, 26815
22nd Judicial Circuit Court Standards at Pendleton County Courthouse (Franklin)
Whether your filing originates at the Pendleton County Courthouse (10 South Main Street, Franklin, WV 26807; Clerk phone (304) 358-7067) 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 Franklin.
- Abode Family-Member Delivery (`Rule 4(d)(1)(B)`): Valid at the target's dwelling house in Franklin 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 Franklin.
- Hospitals, Employers & Jails: Verified delivery to Pendleton Community Care (Franklin) and nearby Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg, major employers (Navy Information Operations Command (NIOC Sugar Grove Station), Pendleton Community Care, Greer Lime Company (Riverton), and Monongahela National Forest tourism), and inmates confined at Potomac Highlands Regional Jail (Augusta, WV) (`Rule 4(d)(4)`), navigating Spruce Knob / North Fork Mountain terrain and the National Radio Quiet Zone (where cellular transmitters are restricted, requiring paper/offline route maps).
- Sworn Proof (`Rule 4(l)`): Mandatory notarized Affidavit of Service returned within 24 hours of completion.
| Service Speed in Pendleton 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 Franklin & Franklin | $95.00 | Order $95 |
| Same-Day Emergency | Same Business Day | Same-day attempt for 22nd Judicial Circuit hearing deadlines | $150.00 | Order $150 |
Cities, Towns & ZIP Codes in Pendleton County
| Municipality | Postal ZIP | Pendleton County Corridor & Notes | Flat-Rate Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin, West Virginia | 26807 | County seat at the intersection of US-33 and US-220 in the South Branch Valley | Flat fee $65 / $95 / $150 |