Hire a Process Server in Washington
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Learn about licensing requirements, qualifications, and process serving laws in Washington.
View Washington LawsAt a glance: Washington process serving
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. The directory currently covers 39 counties and 8 courthouse listings.
Routine service
$75–$150
Service deadline
No fixed statewide deadline to complete s…
Credential required
County registration required
Counties
39
Courthouses
8
Active servers
27
Service deadline detail: 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)
Courthouse coverage in Washington
8 courthouse listings are available across Washington.
King County District Court East Division Bellevue
Bellevue, WA, 98004
King County Superior Court
Seattle, WA, 98104-2361
King County Superior Court Maleng Regional Justice Center
Kent, WA, 98032-4429
U.S. District Court Western District Seattle
Seattle, WA, 98101
U.S. District Court Western District Tacoma
Tacoma, WA, 98402
Adams County District Court Othello
Othello, WA, 99344
Adams County Superior Court
Ritzville, WA, 99169-1860
U.S. District Court Eastern District Spokane
Spokane, WA, 99201
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How service works in Washington
Use these steps to check the court requirements, choose a permitted service method, and keep service on track in Washington.
Confirm the requirements
Confirm the court requirements that apply to your case before choosing a server.
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.
Choose an allowed service method
- 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)
Request service and track the deadline
Request bids from process servers who cover your county, then track the applicable deadline.
Deadline: No fixed statewide deadline to complete s…
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, if you charge a fee. Washington requires registration with the auditor of the county where you reside or have your principal place of business. You must be 18 or older and a Washington resident; registration is renewed annually, the registration number must appear on every proof of service, and Snohomish County charges a $10 registration fee. The statutory exemptions include officers and government employees acting in employment, attorneys and employees not serving for a fee, court-appointed servers, persons receiving no fee or wage, and licensed private investigators.
Routine process service in Washington typically costs $75–$150. Seattle, Bellevue, and the King County metro area are at the higher end. Spokane and Tacoma are generally mid-range. ABC Legal starts at $85 for standard service in Washington. Mileage fees apply for rural areas. Request bids from multiple verified servers on the Mighty Process Server platform.
Washington does not specify a fixed statewide deadline for completing service. Defendants typically have 20 days after service to respond under CR 4. When service is effected by leaving documents at the dwelling and then mailing, service is not complete until 10 days after mailing under RCW 4.28.080(15). Courts can dismiss for unreasonable delay.
A person 18 or older who is not a party may serve, but a person who charges a fee must register with the auditor of the county where the server resides or has their principal place of business. The server must be a Washington resident, subject to the statutory exemptions in RCW 18.180.010.
If personal service cannot be completed, Washington allows substitute service by leaving documents at the person's abode with a suitable person and then mailing a copy — effective 10 days after mailing (RCW 4.28.080). If the defendant cannot be located after diligent search, the court may authorize service by publication under RCW 4.28.100, which requires publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
Use the Mighty Process Server directory to find registered process servers in Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver, and all Washington counties. Search by county and request bids from verified servers at mightyprocessserver.com/directory.
Adams County
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Courthouse coverage includes Adams County District Court Othello.
2 courthouses listed
Asotin County
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Benton County
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Chelan County
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Clallam County
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Clark County
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Columbia County
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Cowlitz County
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Douglas County
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Ferry County
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Franklin County
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Garfield County
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Grant County
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Grays Harbor County
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Island County
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Jefferson County
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King County
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Courthouse coverage includes King County District Court East Division Bellevue.
3 courthouses listed
Kitsap County
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Kittitas County
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Klickitat County
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Lewis County
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Lincoln County
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Mason County
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Okanogan County
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Pacific County
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Pend Oreille County
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Pierce County
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San Juan County
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Skagit County
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Skamania County
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Snohomish County
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Spokane County
2 servers
Stevens County
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Thurston County
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Wahkiakum County
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Walla Walla County
1 server
Whatcom County
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Whitman County
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Yakima County
1 server
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Process-server association in Washington
Washington State Process Servers Association
WSPSAProcess-server associationNon-profit organization providing an educational forum for process servers throughout Washington State to improve skills and professionalism; networking and news source for the profession.
Washington State
Washington's statewide association — relevant because Washington requires county-auditor registration for anyone serving process for a fee.
Process servers in Washington State · Under 25 (estimated)
Education, services, and referrals: Education and certification support via handbook, Networking, Industry news, Legislative tracking.
Legislative advocacy: WSPSA tracked Washington legislation including HB 1131 addressing assault against process servers. Published the WSPSA Handbook on Civil Process (1991 and later editions).
Read the WSPSA association profile to learn more and find ways to get involved.
Learn more at www.wspsa.org
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