19th Judicial Circuit Process Serving — Taylor County (Grafton, WV): Vetted private process servers covering Taylor County, including Grafton (ZIPs: 26354, 26347, 26440) along US-50, US-119, and US-250. Flat-rate dispatch: $65 Standard, $95 Priority Rush, and $150 Same-Day with notarized W.Va. R. Civ. P. Rule 4(l) returns.
Taylor County Process Server — Grafton, West Virginia
19th Judicial Circuit • Taylor County Courthouse (214 West Main Street, Grafton, WV 26354) • ZIPs: 26354, 26347, 26440
Rules for Civil Summonses, Subpoenas & Evictions in Taylor County
Litigation filed at the Taylor County Courthouse in Grafton (214 West Main Street, Grafton, WV 26354; Clerk (304) 265-2480) within the 19th 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 Grafton, WV 26354 (`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 Grafton 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 Grafton.
- Hospitals, Employers & Regional Jail: Direct service at WVU Medicine Grafton City Hospital at 1 Hospital Plaza, Grafton, WV 26354 (`Rule 45 / § 57-5-4a`), payroll garnishments at WVU Medicine Grafton City Hospital, CSX Transportation Grafton Terminal, Rex-Hide Industries, Pruntytown Correctional Center, and Grafton National Cemetery (`§ 38-5A-3`), and inmate delivery at Tygart Valley Regional Jail (Belington, WV) (`Rule 4(d)(4)`), accounting for railroad crew schedules in Grafton and state inmate process service at Pruntytown Correctional Center and Industrial Home along US-50 West.
- Notarized Affidavit (`Rule 4(l)`): Sworn before a West Virginia Notary Public for immediate filing with the Grafton Clerk.
| Grafton / Taylor 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 Grafton & Grafton | $95.00 | Order $95 |
| Same-Day Tier | Same Business Day | Same-day field attempt for urgent 19th Judicial Circuit filings | $150.00 | Order $150 |
Taylor County Municipal & ZIP Coverage Directory
| Municipality & ZIP | Venue & Route Notes | Applicable WV Rule | Flat Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton (ZIP 26354) | County seat at the junction of US-50 and US-119 on the Tygart Valley River | W.Va. R. Civ. P. Rule 4 & Rule 45 | $65 / $95 / $150 flat rate |