Northern Kentucky · Seats: Newport, Alexandria
Process Serving in Campbell County, Kentucky
Campbell County stretches from river cities facing Cincinnati to rolling farmland in the south. DFS serves papers in Newport, Fort Thomas, Alexandria and every community between, and documents each attempt.
- County seats
- Newport and Alexandria
- Region
- Northern Kentucky, on the Ohio River
- Federal court
- E.D. Ky., Covington (Northern Division)
- Population (Census 2025 est.)
- 95,441
- Routine starting rate
- $125
River cities in the north, farmland in the south
Campbell County has two county seats, Newport on the Ohio River and Alexandria in the central part of the county. The northern end is a cluster of older river cities, Newport, Bellevue, Dayton and Fort Thomas, with rowhouses, apartments and steep residential streets close to Cincinnati.
Moving south, the county shifts to suburbs such as Highland Heights, home of Northern Kentucky University, and Cold Spring, then to Alexandria and a rural southern half of farms, ridgetop roads and small communities. Addresses there can be hard to spot from the road, and DFS asks for landmarks and logs each attempt by GPS.
The Licking River separates Campbell from Kenton County to the west, and Pendleton County lies to the south. Kenton shares Campbell's $125 Routine starting rate; Pendleton starts at $150.
Communities covered in Campbell County
- Newport
- Fort Thomas
- Bellevue
- Dayton
- Highland Heights
- Cold Spring
- Southgate
- Alexandria
- Wilder
- Silver Grove
Process serving rates for Campbell County
Published starting rates by service level. Compare any other county on the Kentucky pricing map.
Campbell 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 often used in Campbell County
Each topic links to its own Kentucky page with scope, process and limits.
- Evictions (KY)Older multi-unit rentals in the river cities produce regular forcible detainer papers.
- Subpoena Service (KY)University staff and riverfront business employees are often needed as witnesses.
- Difficult-to-Serve (KY)Rural southern addresses and evasive defendants get documented, varied-hour attempts.
- Out-of-State Clients (KY)Ohio cases against Campbell County residents can be served here to the issuing court's rules.
- Rush Service (KY)A 1–2 day first attempt suits an approaching hearing.
Coordinating a Campbell County serve
- Send address and unitInclude the city, apartment or floor, and landmarks for rural roads.
- Quote before attemptsDFS confirms the county, the service level and the price in writing.
- Attempts on recordThe server makes visits at different times of day, filmed on body camera and logged with GPS time stamps.
- Return of serviceThe signed return is sent to you for filing, with footage and notes available to counsel.
Campbell 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.
- Campbell Circuit CourtGeneral-jurisdiction court for the county's larger civil claims and felonies.
- Campbell District CourtSmall claims, limited-amount civil actions, probate of wills and eviction (forcible detainer) cases.
- Campbell Family CourtA Circuit Court division for divorce, custody, support and adoption.
- U.S. District Court, E.D. Ky.Federal civil matters from Campbell County go to the Covington docket.
Campbell County questions
Does a Newport address cost the same as one near Alexandria?
Yes. Every Campbell County address starts at the $125 Routine rate.
Can DFS serve a student at Northern Kentucky University?
DFS works through the proper university channels for campus housing and does not enter restricted areas; an off-campus or work address often helps.
The defendant crossed the river to Cincinnati. Now what?
DFS does not serve in Ohio. If the person also has a Kentucky home or workplace, DFS can attempt service there.
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 Campbell 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.