Northern Kentucky · Seat: Burlington
Process Serving in Boone County, Kentucky
Boone County mixes fast-growing suburbs with river towns and farmland along the Ohio. DFS serves papers in its three cities and the large unincorporated area, including the county seat at Burlington.
- County seat
- Burlington (unincorporated)
- Region
- Northern Kentucky, on the Ohio River
- Federal court
- E.D. Ky., Covington (Northern Division)
- Population (Census 2025 est.)
- 145,316
- Routine starting rate
- $125
Three cities and a large unincorporated county
Boone County has only three incorporated cities: Florence, Union and Walton, with Walton extending slightly into Kenton County. Most of the county, including the seat at Burlington and communities such as Hebron, Petersburg and Verona, is unincorporated. A defendant may give a city name that has no city government at all.
The eastern part of the county is suburban, with subdivisions, apartment complexes and employers near the interstates and the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. The west and south are more rural, with river bottoms along the Ohio, farm roads and small communities such as Rabbit Hash. DFS asks for landmarks on rural addresses and logs each attempt with a GPS time stamp.
The Ohio River wraps the county's northern and western edges, with Ohio and Indiana on the far side, both outside DFS coverage. To the south and east, Boone borders Gallatin, Grant and Kenton counties.
Communities covered in Boone County
- Florence
- Union
- Walton (partly in Kenton County)
- Burlington
- Hebron
- Petersburg
- Verona
- Oakbrook
- Rabbit Hash
Process serving rates for Boone County
Published starting rates by service level. Compare any other county on the Kentucky pricing map.
Boone County · Kentucky
Published starting rates. Final pricing depends on the address, urgency and document readiness and is confirmed in writing before the first attempt. *Same Day Rush availability is assessed case by case; any request for service within 24 hours is billed as Same Day Rush. Outside Tennessee, DFS provides process serving only.
Services useful for Boone County
Each topic links to its own Kentucky page with scope, process and limits.
- Summons & Complaint (KY)Suits filed in Boone courts begin with personal delivery of the summons and complaint.
- Gated & Secured BuildingsSome subdivisions and apartment complexes control access, so DFS goes through management.
- Family Law Papers (KY)Family Court papers often go to suburban homes in unincorporated areas.
- Business & Registered AgentLogistics and airport-area companies are generally served through officers or registered agents.
- Routine Service (KY)Routine service suits rural river-area serves without a close deadline.
How DFS handles a Boone County serve
- Name the real locationSend the street address and the community name, plus landmarks for rural properties.
- Price confirmedThe county, service level and price are set out in writing and approved before any attempt.
- Recorded attemptsThe server visits at varied times with body camera running and GPS time stamps logged.
- Return deliveredYou receive the signed return of service, with the log, notes and footage available on request.
Boone County courts
DFS serves papers issued by state and federal courts. Who may serve and what the proof of service must show depend on the issuing court.
- Boone Circuit CourtThe county's court of general jurisdiction for larger civil cases and felonies.
- Boone District CourtSmall claims, limited civil matters, probate of wills and forcible detainer cases.
- Boone Family CourtThe Circuit Court division for family matters, including custody and adoption.
- U.S. District Court, E.D. Ky.Federal cases from Boone County are on the Covington docket.
Boone County questions
Is Burlington a city?
No. Burlington is the county seat but is unincorporated. Addresses there are covered at the Boone County rate.
What if the defendant moved to Gallatin or Grant County?
DFS serves those counties at their own rates: Gallatin starts at $150 and Grant at $140 for Routine.
Can DFS serve at the airport?
Airport areas are secured. DFS does not enter restricted areas and will ask for a home or other address if the person cannot be reached in a public area.
Kentucky guides
Longer answers from the DFS Guides & FAQ.
Nearby service areas
Each local page covers its own geography, courts and published rates.
Reviewed October 2026 by Delator Field Services. General information about Kentucky practice, not legal advice.
Need papers served in Boone County?
Send the documents and the recipient’s last known address through the request form. DFS confirms the county, service level and price in writing before the first attempt.
Questions first? Call or text (629) 310-8667 or email contact@delatorgroup.com.