Hire a Process Server in King County, Washington
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Local Process Servers in King County
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King County has 3 courthouse locations including District, Superior. Process servers in King County file proof of service and other court documents at these locations.
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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 King County: Process servers operating in King County, Washington are required to file proof of service and other legal documents with the appropriate court. The courthouses listed above serve King County for civil, criminal, family, and other case types. Contact the courthouse directly for filing hours, fees, and specific requirements. Need a process server in King County? Search the MPS directory to find verified process servers in your area.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Routine process service in Washington typically costs $75–$150. Rates in King County 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 King County, Washington. The county seat is Seattle. Nearby major cities include Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver. You can request bids and compare qualifications.