(800) 949-8521

Confidentiality Guaranteed

(800) 949-8521

Confidentiality Guaranteed

Address:

2600 Oak Stone Drive #15, Columbus, OH 43231

(800) 949-8521

When you need verified answers fast, our infidelity investigator is available 24/7.

Private investigator serving Youngstown, Warren, major Ohio cities, and Mercer and Lawrence County, Pennsylvania with professional investigative services.

There is always a path forward, and our team is ready to assist. Call (800) 949‑8521.

Why Clients Trust Us

01 - Experience That Brings Clarity

When circumstances feel uncertain, professional experience becomes essential. Our investigative background provides clients with confidence that their case is managed with skill, care, and steady professionalism.

02 - Privacy You Can Depend On

When circumstances become uncertain, seasoned expertise is indispensable. Our investigative background ensures every case is managed with precise skill, measured care, and unwavering professional authority.

03 - Licensed and Trustworthy

Licensed by the Ohio Department of Homeland Security under PISGS License #20242100534950, our agency operates with full legal authority and strict professional accountability. Every case is managed lawfully, ethically, and with uncompromising standards.

Trusted. Discreet. Confidential Services You Can Rely On

Clients trust 10-8 Protective Services for accurate, legally defensible results in sensitive and emotionally charged investigations. Every case is executed using a structured investigative methodology, supported by verified facts, clear communication, and comprehensive documentation, handled with complete discretion.

Private Investigation

Clients trust 10-8 Protective Services for accurate, legally defensible results in sensitive and emotionally charged investigations. Our statewide services include infidelity and cohabitation cases, child custody and domestic inquiries, trademark and intellectual property investigations, workers compensation and insurance fraud, disability claims, missing persons, social media and digital investigations, background checks, skip tracing, elder abuse investigations, and FMLA or employee misconduct cases.


Every investigation is executed with meticulous detail, a structured investigative methodology, and a commitment to verified facts, supported by clear communication, comprehensive documentation, and complete discretion.


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process serving

Reliable and legally compliant process serving is available throughout Mahoning, Trumbull, Franklin, Delaware, Columbiana, Ashtabula, Portage, Summit, and Stark Counties in Ohio, as well as Mercer, Lawrence, Crawford, Venango, Butler, and Beaver Counties in Pennsylvania. Our special process servers are private investigators holding standing orders in Mahoning, Trumbull, Delaware, and Franklin Counties in Ohio, allowing for expedited, court‑authorized service.


We provide domestication services for out-of-state subpoenas, ensuring proper filing, compliance with Ohio procedural requirements, and timely service once domesticated. We serve subpoenas, summons, complaints, eviction notices, writs, family law documents, restraining orders, and other court-required filings. Every service is completed with due diligence and supported by detailed proof of service for full legal compliance.


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Fingerprinting

Livescan Fingerprinting

Fast, secure, and fully compliant BCI and FBI background checks are available at our Youngstown location, providing dependable fingerprinting services for employment, licensing, certification, and regulatory purposes. Our office proudly supports individuals and organizations throughout Boardman, Canfield, Poland, Campbell, Struthers, Hubbard, Brookfield, Masury, Austintown, Girard, Niles, Warren, and communities across the greater Mahoning Valley.


In addition to electronic submissions, we provide traditional FBI FD 258 ink card fingerprinting and BCI civilian background check cards for agencies, employers, licensing authorities, and individuals who require physical fingerprint cards. Our process is designed to ensure precise ink card impressions, accurate electronic transmissions, clear guidance from start to finish, and a professional environment that supports the needs of applicants, businesses, and organizations seeking timely and compliant Ohio WebCheck fingerprinting services.

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Notary Public

Notary Services

Notary services are available both at our office and through convenient mobile appointments throughout Boardman, Canfield, Poland, Struthers, Hubbard, Austintown, Girard, Niles, and Warren. We provide dependable and accessible notarization for individuals, families, and businesses across the Mahoning Valley who require documents to be verified promptly, accurately, and in full compliance with Ohio notarial standards. Our service area extends throughout Mahoning County, Trumbull County, and Columbiana County, ensuring that residents across Northeast Ohio have reliable access to professional notary support whenever important documents need to be executed.


We notarize a wide range of documents, including power of attorney, wills, trusts, affidavits, sworn statements, real estate documents, loan signings, business agreements, school forms, medical authorizations, adoption paperwork, vehicle titles, and many other personal and professional records. Every notarization is completed with thorough identity verification, clear guidance at each step, and careful attention to detail to ensure your documents are properly executed, legally recognized, and fully compliant with Ohio law.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What types of investigations does 10-8 Protective Services, LLC offer in Franklin County?

    We provide infidelity, cohabitation, child custody, child support, skip tracing, missing persons, and intellectual property investigations throughout Franklin County, including Columbus, Dublin, Hilliard, Gahanna, Westerville, Grove City, Reynoldsburg, Worthington, Bexley, and the surrounding townships. All investigative services are confidential, professionally documented, and court admissible.

  • Are your investigators licensed in Ohio?

    Yes. Our registered investigators provide a higher standard of private investigative service, backed by experience in private investigation, armed security, fugitive recovery, and skip tracing. Operating under the Ohio Department of Homeland Security, Private Investigator Security Guard Services (PISGS) License 20242100534950, we deliver confidential, legally compliant investigations with the professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail clients expect.

  • Can you help locate a missing person in Franklin County?

    Absolutely. We use advanced skip tracing and surveillance techniques to locate individuals throughout Franklin County, including Columbus, Dublin, Hilliard, Gahanna, Westerville, Grove City, Reynoldsburg, Worthington, Bexley, and the surrounding townships.

  • Do you handle domestic surveillance cases across Ohio?

    Yes. We offer discreet surveillance for infidelity, cohabitation, and custody disputes throughout Franklin, Delaware, Stark, Summit, Portage, Trumbull, and Mahoning Counties, including Columbus, Dublin, Hilliard, Gahanna, Westerville, Grove City, Reynoldsburg, Worthington, Bexley, Delaware, Powell, Sunbury, Canton, Massillon, Alliance, Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, Stow, Barberton, Kent, Ravenna, Streetsboro, Warren, Niles, Hubbard, Youngstown, Boardman, Austintown, Canfield, Poland, and all surrounding townships.

  • Is your investigative work admissible in court?

    All findings are documented to meet evidentiary standards and are admissible in Ohio courts. We provide notarized reports and affidavits upon request.

  • Are you a court appointed process server in Ohio?

    Yes. We maintain standing court appointments in Trumbull, Mahoning, Portage, Summit, Stark, Delaware, and Franklin County Courts of Common Pleas. We serve legal documents in full compliance with court requirements across the General, Domestic Relations, and Juvenile Divisions, including service throughout major cities, villages, and townships in those counties. Service areas include: Trumbull County communities such as Warren, Niles, Girard, Cortland, Hubbard, Liberty, Howland, Champion, Brookfield, Vienna, Newton Falls, Lordstown, and surrounding townships; Mahoning County communities such as Youngstown, Boardman, Austintown, Canfield, Struthers, Campbell, Poland, Sebring, Beloit, New Middletown, Lowellville, and surrounding townships; Portage County communities such as Ravenna, Kent, Aurora, Streetsboro, Garrettsville, Hiram, Mantua, Windham, Brimfield, Rootstown, Atwater, and surrounding townships; Summit County communities such as Akron, Barberton, Cuyahoga Falls, Green, Hudson, Stow, Tallmadge, Twinsburg, Fairlawn, Macedonia, Northfield, Richfield, Bath, Copley, Coventry, and surrounding townships; Stark County communities such as Canton, Massillon, Alliance, North Canton, Louisville, Canal Fulton, Hartville, Navarre, Minerva, East Canton, and surrounding townships; Delaware County communities such as Delaware, Powell, Sunbury, Galena, Ashley, Ostrander, Shawnee Hills, Lewis Center, Dublin, Westerville, and surrounding townships; and Franklin County communities such as Columbus, Bexley, Dublin, Gahanna, Grove City, Groveport, Hilliard, New Albany, Reynoldsburg, Upper Arlington, Westerville, Whitehall, Worthington, Canal Winchester, and surrounding townships.

  • What types of documents do you serve?

    We provide professional service and posting of legal documents with discretion, accuracy, and attention to detail throughout Franklin, Delaware, Stark, Summit, Portage, Trumbull, Ashtabula, Mahoning, and Columbiana Counties. Civil Litigation Documents Summonses, complaints, petitions, motions, subpoenas, court notices, notices of hearings, orders to appear, civil litigation filings, affidavits, discovery documents, demand notices, judgment documents, and post-judgment filings. Family Law Documents Divorce papers, custody documents, child support documents, visitation-related filings, protection orders, restraining orders, contempt motions, support enforcement documents, and related domestic relations filings. Landlord-Tenant and Eviction Documents Eviction notices, notices to vacate, three-day notices, postings, landlord-tenant complaints, lease violation notices, rent demand notices, possession notices, and other notices related to possession, occupancy, or property access. Collections and Enforcement Documents Wage garnishments, bank garnishments, debtor exams, collection notices, foreclosure notices, judgment documents, post-judgment enforcement filings, replevin documents, asset-related notices, and other documents related to collection or enforcement actions. Posting Services Residential and commercial property postings, eviction postings, foreclosure notices, notices to vacate, court-required postings, and other legally required notices requiring visible placement or documented posting. Probate, Workers’ Compensation, and Other Court Documents Probate documents, workers’ compensation documents, small claims documents, administrative notices, estate-related filings, guardianship documents, civil protection-related filings, and other court-issued documents requiring professional service.

  • What are your service levels and fees?

    Our process service rates are designed to provide reliable, professional service based on the required turnaround time, service location, and level of urgency. Routine Service: $95, with select nearby locations available at $75. The first service attempt is typically completed within 3–7 business days. Expedited Service: $149. The first service attempt is typically completed within 1–3 business days. Same-Day Service: $199, with select nearby locations available at $99. Requests received after 12:00 PM are subject to a $299 same day service rate. Each service level includes up to three service attempts and a notarized affidavit of service. Rates are assessed per person, per address.

  • Do you offer document posting services in Ohio and Pennsylvania?

    Yes. We provide reliable, professional document posting services for landlords, property managers, attorneys, businesses, and private clients throughout Ohio and Pennsylvania. Our team handles eviction postings, notices to vacate, notices of sheriff’s sale of real property, court-required postings, property-related notices, and other legal document postings with accuracy, discretion, and proper documentation. Standard posting service is available for a flat rate of $55 and is typically completed within 3–7 business days. Same-day posting may be available for an additional fee. Notarized affidavits of posting are included when applicable. Ohio service areas include: Franklin, Delaware, Stark, Summit, Portage, Trumbull, and Mahoning Counties, including Columbus, Bexley, Canal Winchester, Dublin, Gahanna, Grandview Heights, Grove City, Groveport, Hilliard, New Albany, Pickerington, Reynoldsburg, Upper Arlington, Westerville, Whitehall, Worthington, Delaware, Powell, Sunbury, Ashley, Galena, Ostrander, Shawnee Hills, Lewis Center, Canton, Massillon, Alliance, North Canton, Louisville, Canal Fulton, Hartville, Navarre, Minerva, East Canton, Akron, Barberton, Cuyahoga Falls, Green, Hudson, Stow, Tallmadge, Twinsburg, Fairlawn, Macedonia, Northfield, Richfield, Bath, Copley, Coventry, Ravenna, Kent, Aurora, Streetsboro, Garrettsville, Hiram, Mantua, Windham, Brimfield, Rootstown, Atwater, Warren, Niles, Girard, Cortland, Hubbard, Liberty, Howland, Champion, Brookfield, Vienna, Newton Falls, Lordstown, Youngstown, Boardman, Austintown, Canfield, Struthers, Campbell, Poland, Sebring, Beloit, New Middletown, Lowellville, and surrounding communities. Pennsylvania service areas include: Mercer and Lawrence Counties, including Hermitage, Sharon, Farrell, Grove City, Greenville, Sharpsville, Mercer, Stoneboro, West Middlesex, Sandy Lake, Jamestown, Clark, Fredonia, Jackson Center, New Lebanon, Sheakleyville, New Castle, Ellwood City, New Wilmington, Bessemer, Wampum, New Beaver, Enon Valley, Volant, Edinburg, Pulaski, New Bedford, West Pittsburg, Hillsville, Harlansburg, Plain Grove, and surrounding communities.

  • How do I submit documents for service?

    Email to serve@10-8protectiveservices.com or mail to 7087 West Blvd, Youngstown, OH 44512. A $0.15 per-page fee applies for documents over 10 pages.

  • Are you an authorized Ohio WebCheck provider?

    Yes. We are certified to perform BCI and FBI background checks in compliance with Ohio Revised Code (ORC) standards.

  • What are your fingerprinting rates?

    BCI: $40, FBI: $40, Combo: $70. Discounts available for law enforcement, military, veterans, and seniors.

  • Do you offer mobile fingerprinting in Columbiana County?

    Yes. Mobile services are available in Lisbon, East Palestine, and surrounding areas for groups and individuals.

  • What professions require fingerprinting under Ohio law?

    Teachers, healthcare workers, real estate agents, childcare providers, law enforcement applicants, and concealed carry permit holders must comply with ORC fingerprinting requirements.

  • Can Pennsylvania residents use your services for Ohio employment?

    Yes. We accommodate cross-state background checks for PA residents working in Ohio, ensuring full compliance.