The border between Ohio and Pennsylvania is a line on a map, but daily life in the Mahoning Valley and the Shenango Valley ignores it. People live in Hubbard and work in Hermitage, live in Sharon and shop in Youngstown, and raise families with relatives on both sides. When a legal matter arises, the person to be served is often in the other state. ServPA is built for exactly that situation.
Out of state cases
A case filed in an Ohio court may require service on a Pennsylvania resident, and a Pennsylvania case may involve a party living in Ohio. Each state has its own rules for how out of state service may be completed, and the court where the case is pending usually controls the acceptable methods. Before service begins, ServPA reviews the court, the document type, and the jurisdiction so the client can confirm the correct method with their attorney.
A same day area on both sides
ServPA’s same day service area deliberately covers both states. Youngstown, Struthers, Campbell, Hubbard, and Masury in Ohio, and Sharon and Sharpsville in Pennsylvania, are included in the $99 Same Day Service option for select areas, subject to availability. That allows urgent matters in the border region to be handled quickly without coordinating two different vendors.
Deeper coverage in Pennsylvania
Beyond the border towns, ServPA covers nine Pennsylvania counties: Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Clarion, Crawford, Erie, Venango, Lawrence, and Mercer. A Mahoning County case that involves a party in Pittsburgh or Erie can still be handled through a single ServPA request.
Partners in Ohio
ServPA is part of a network that includes Ohio Security & Investigations in Youngstown at ohioinvestigators.com and 10-8 Protective Services in Columbus at 10-8protectiveservices.com. When a matter needs investigative support, such as locating a person who has moved, those partners provide experienced help in Ohio.
Consistent records across state lines
Whether service happens in Ohio or Pennsylvania, ServPA documents each attempt with the date, time, address, and result. Consistent records make it easier for attorneys to prepare proof of service that satisfies the court where the case is pending.
Getting started
Submit your request through the ServPA request page and note both the court location and the service location. Call (877) 676-6391 with questions about cross border timing.
OAISP was founded by professionals who work this border region every day. Reliable cross border service is one of the most practical needs our members see, and ServPA addresses it directly.
Contact ServPA
To start a request, visit the ServPA request page, call (877) 676-6391, or email serve@servpa.com. Coverage details for every county are available at ServPA.com.
The Ohio Association of Investigative & Security Professionals shares resources from trusted service partners for attorneys, investigators, landlords, and the public. For association information, visit OAISP.org or call (330) 330-5973.
This article is general information, not legal advice. Confirm the service requirements for your specific matter with your attorney or the court.