What a process server costs in Washington
Standard service with SoundServe Legal is $85 flat in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties, with mileage and the affidavit of service included. Everything else is quoted up front, before any work starts.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard personal or substitute service, per personKing, Pierce and Snohomish counties. Up to 3 attempts at one address, mileage and the affidavit of service included. | $85 |
| Notarized affidavit of serviceRequired by some courts. Select it when you order. | + $25 |
| Service in the other 36 Washington countiesTravel surcharge. For example Spokane, Clark, Thurston, Kitsap, Whatcom and Yakima. | up to + $60 |
| 24-hour rush or emergency servicePriority handling. Fee confirmed when we accept the order. | Quoted |
| Skip tracingLocating a person before service, or on its own. | Quoted |
| Attempts beyond 3, new addresses, stakeouts, wait timeOnly with your approval. | Quoted |
| Surveillance, field investigations, consultations | Quoted |
Prices current as of October 2026. Pay by card when you order, or request a NET-30 invoice if your firm has a billing agreement with us. Court fees and other third-party costs are passed through at cost. See the terms of service.
What typical orders cost
Seattle summons and complaint
Standard service on one person at a King County address.
$85
Tacoma subpoena, notarized
Standard service in Pierce County with a notarized affidavit.
$110
Spokane dissolution papers
Standard service in Spokane County with the travel surcharge.
up to $145
Costs, explained
How much does it cost to have someone served in Washington?
With SoundServe Legal, standard service is $85 in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties and up to $60 more elsewhere in Washington. A notarized affidavit adds $25. Rush service, skip tracing and stakeouts are quoted before any work begins.
Is mileage included?
Yes, in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties. Outside those three counties, a travel surcharge of up to $60 covers it.
What if the person cannot be served?
You get a declaration of attempted service listing every attempt, which can support a motion for alternative service. Work already done, such as attempts made and research completed, is billable even if service is not completed. We check with you before doing extra work that adds to the cost.
How many attempts are included?
Standard service includes up to 3 attempts at one address, at different times of day. If more attempts or a new address are needed, we quote it and wait for your approval before doing the work.
What if there is more than one person to serve?
Each person or business is a separate service at $85, and you can add up to 6 on one order. The order form shows the total before you pay.
Can law firms be invoiced?
Yes. Firms with a signed billing agreement can choose a NET-30 invoice instead of paying by card. Add your client-matter number to the order and it appears on the invoice and affidavit. Contact us to set up an account.
Can you provide a W-9 or certificate of insurance?
Yes. We send a W-9 and a certificate of insurance on request for vendor setup. Contact us or choose the law firm account topic on the contact form.
Get it served
Order online in about 2 minutes. No account needed.