Hire a Process Server in Seattle, Washington
Hire a verified process server in Seattle, Washington and nearby cities including Tacoma, Bellevue, Everett, Kent. Compare local rates, view courthouses, and request bids for fast service of process.
Certification required
Washington requires a process server who charges a fee to register with the auditor of the county where the server resides or has their principal place of business. The server must be 18 or older and a Washington resident. Exemptions cover sheriffs, deputies, marshals, constables and government employees acting in the course of employment, attorneys and their employees not serving on a fee basis, court-appointed servers, persons receiving no fee or wage, and private investigators licensed under chapter 18.165 RCW.
Typical rates in Seattle
Routine process service in Seattle, Washington typically costs $75–$150. Rush timing, skip tracing, and travel distance can add to the base rate — compare quotes below.
How to hire in Seattle
- Enter the serve address to compare local Seattle servers.
- Choose a certified verified server and send your documents.
- Track attempts and get proof of service for filing.
Featured Process Servers in Washington
Verified enterprise members serving Washington
Local Process Servers in Seattle
Independent
Verified ServersGC Process
Seattle, WA~1 miles from Seattle
Paper Pushers Process Services
Seattle, WA~2 miles from Seattle
Integra Intelligence
Seattle, WA~3 miles from Seattle
Seattle Legal
Seattle, WA~4 miles from Seattle
Strategic Investigations & Consulting
Bellevue, WA~6 miles from Seattle
Skyway Process Services
Burien, WA~9 miles from Seattle
Maxus Investigations, Inc.
Lynnwood, WA~13 miles from Seattle
Big Bear Investigations
Edmonds, WA~16 miles from Seattle
Alyx l
kent, WA~17 miles from Seattle
Titanium Legal
Mill Creek, WA~20 miles from Seattle
Puget Sound Process Service
Everett, WA~27 miles from Seattle
Nikole Chisholm
Tacoma, WA~28 miles from Seattle
KKWT Process Services
Spanaway, WA~35 miles from Seattle
Washington Legal Servers, Inc
Olympia, WA~47 miles from Seattle
SWS Legal Support Services
Olympia, WA~72 miles from Seattle
Legal Couriers Yakima
Yakima, WA~110 miles from Seattle
Sleipner LLC
Gearhart, OR~133 miles from Seattle
Columbia Process Service, LLC
Vancouver, WA~136 miles from Seattle
Camas Proserv
Camas, WA~138 miles from Seattle
Premier Investigations, LLC
Richland, WA~139 miles from Seattle
Klickitat Process Service
Goldendale, WA~142 miles from Seattle
Rush Process Service, Inc.
Portland, OR~144 miles from Seattle
Capitol Investigation Company
Portland, OR~145 miles from Seattle
Nationwide Process Service, Inc.
Portland, OR~145 miles from Seattle
Crowe Foreign Services
Portland, OR~145 miles from Seattle
Christopher Pfeiffer
Portland, OR~145 miles from Seattle
Courthouses in Seattle, Washington
Seattle has 5 courthouse locations including District, Superior, Federal. Process servers in Seattle file proof of service and other court documents at these locations.
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Federal (2)
U.S. District Court Western District Seattle
Federal courthouse in Seattle, Washington.
Visit court website →U.S. District Court Western District Tacoma
Federal courthouse in Tacoma, Washington.
Visit court website →District (1)
King County District Court East Division Bellevue
Courthouse serving King County, Washington.
Visit court website →Superior (2)
King County Superior Court
Courthouse serving King County, Washington.
Visit court website →King County Superior Court Maleng Regional Justice Center
Courthouse serving King County, Washington.
Visit court website →About courthouse filings in Seattle: Process servers operating in Seattle, Washington are required to file proof of service and other legal documents with the appropriate court. The courthouses listed above serve Seattle for civil, criminal, family, and other case types. Contact the courthouse directly for filing hours, fees, and specific requirements. Need a process server in Seattle? Search the MPS directory to find verified process servers in your area.
Common Questions About Process Servers in Seattle
Use the Mighty Process Server directory to compare verified process servers covering Seattle, Washington. View qualifications, service areas, and courthouses, then request a bid directly from a server.
Routine process service in Washington typically costs $75–$150. Rates in Seattle may vary by travel distance, rush timing, number of attempts, and filing fees.
No fixed statewide deadline to complete service; substitute service by mail is complete 10 days after mailing (RCW 4.28.080(15)); defendant typically has 20 days after service to respond (CR 4) Always confirm case-specific deadlines with your attorney or the local court clerk.
County registration required — Washington requires a process server who charges a fee to register with the auditor of the county where the server resides or has their principal place of business. The server must be 18 or older and a Washington resident. Exemptions cover sheriffs, deputies, marshals, constables and government employees acting in the course of employment, attorneys and their employees not serving on a fee basis, court-appointed servers, persons receiving no fee or wage, and private investigators licensed under chapter 18.165 RCW. County auditor registration is required for fee-based servers under RCW 18.180.010; renew annually or within 10 days of changes under RCW 18.180.020; and include the registration number on all proofs of service under RCW 18.180.030. The server must be 18 or older and a Washington resident. County registration fees are nominal; Snohomish County charges $10. No bond, training, or certification is stated.
Personal service, substitute service (leave at abode with suitable age/discretion resident then mail, or at business then mail), service by publication (court order required, RCW 4.28.100)
This page lists verified process servers who cover Seattle, Washington. Nearby cities include Tacoma, Bellevue, Everett, Kent. You can request bids and compare qualifications.