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Washington State Process Server Registration #17673

Washington State Notary Public License #116874


Mobile Notary Service: 

Mobile Notary Fee is $25.00 for trip plus mileage and $5.00 per document.


Mileage: .50 cents per mile round trip. Mileage is calculated using online mapping programs such as Yahoo! Maps.  Mileage is round trip to location of service or attempt.

Mileage inside the city limits of Tacoma, WA will be based on round trip miles from Pierce County Superior Court at the County-City Building.  Mileage outside the city limits of Tacoma, WA will be based on round trip miles from our mailing address.

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Process Service:

• Protection / Restraining Orders
• Anti-Harassment Orders
• Summons And Complaint
• Summons And Petition
• Subpoenas
• Notice to Terminate

Process of Service Rates: Documents: $50.00 Per Serve for the first attempt.  Then $25.00 for each additional attempt, (multiple documents ok on same party) plus mileage.

Proof of Service: Free

Click the link below to download our process service intake form. Complete this form to help us locate the person to be served.  Complete this form and fax it to (253) 435-1244 or deliver it with your papers to be served.  The more information you can provide about the person to be served will make the service easier and quicker.

Process Service Intake Form.

Click here to read the Washington State law regarding how a summons shall be served.


FAQ's 

What is service of process? 
"Process" is a term referring to judicial paperwork which directs a person or company to do an act according to the rules of the court. A Summons, Subpoena and Order to Show Cause are common examples of process. Process need to be given to that person or company in a manner specified by the laws of the court in that location, this is called service of process. Service of process must be performed according to the local rules to ensure that the party receives notice of the courts order, which in turn is a prerequisite to the courts enforcement proceeding. If proper service is not made your case will be delayed. This results in increased cost and sometimes loss of tactical advantage. Improper service will also delay the obtainment of evidence and delay court assistance such as injunctions etc.

What is a legal process server?
A legal process server is someone who delivers the judicial paperwork or the service of process for a law firm, individual, corporation or organization based upon the rules of the court in the area in which the case is being held.

Does a process server need to be licensed?
A process server does not need to be licensed in every state. A process server must be licensed in Washington. There are some states that have local licensing requirements as well.

Why do you need a legal process server?
Process servers know the laws and regulations related to service of process in their area. There are certain requirements and constraints that are associated with service of process depending on document type.

What is a Proof of Service?
Proof of Service is a document that your process server with provide to you stating when, where and who was served.

What is a writ?
An official court document, signed by a judge or bearing an official court seal, which commands the person to whom it is addressed, to do something specific. That "person" is typically either a sheriff (who may be instructed to seize property, for example) or a defendant (for whom the writ is the first notice of formal legal action. In these cases, the writ would command the person to answer the charges laid out in the suit, or else judgment may be made against them in their absence).

What is a subpoena?
An order of a court which requires a person to be present at a certain time and place or suffer a penalty (subpoena means, literally, "under penalty"). This is the traditional tool used by lawyers to ensure that witnesses present themselves at a given place, date and time to make themselves available to testify.

What is substituted service?
If a party appears to be avoiding service of court documents, a request may be made with the court to, instead of personal service (i.e. giving the document directly to the person), that the document be published in a local newspaper, served on a person believed to frequent the person or mailed to his (or her) last known address.

What is a summons?
Document or writ directing the Sheriff or other officer to notify a person that an action has been commenced against that individual and that he or she is required to appear, on a certain day, and answer the complaint in such action.

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