King County process server
SoundServe Legal serves court papers throughout King County, including Seattle, Bellevue, Kent, Renton, Federal Way, Kirkland, Redmond, Auburn, Shoreline, Burien, Issaquah and Sammamish. Licensed under RCW 18.180, with a court-ready affidavit of service delivered within 24 hours of completion.
Serving papers in King County
Standard personal service in King County is $85 flat, mileage included. A notarized affidavit is $25 more. First attempts usually go out within 2 to 3 days. Rush and emergency orders are handled within 24 hours.
Our office is in Renton, so King County is home turf. Most standard King County jobs get a first attempt within 2 to 3 days.
Seattle and Bellevue have a lot of secured apartment and condo buildings. Gate codes, unit numbers and the recipient's parking or work schedule make a real difference, so include them if you have them.
Downtown office towers usually mean going through building security or a front desk. Workplace service there works best with a suite number and the person's hours.
What we serve in King County
- Summons and complaints, petitions and dissolution papers
- Subpoenas for witnesses and records
- Protection orders, restraining orders and TROs
- Unlawful detainer and eviction notices
- Garnishments and writs
- Service on LLCs, corporations and registered agents, and on government entities
If you do not have a current address, we can skip trace the recipient first and then move straight into service attempts.
City pages: Seattle, Bellevue, Kent, Renton, Federal Way.
Courts in King County
- King County Superior Court, King County Courthouse
516 Third Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 - King County Superior Court, Maleng Regional Justice Center
401 Fourth Ave N, Kent, WA 98032 - U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
700 Stewart St, Seattle, WA 98101
Court addresses are listed for reference. Check filing requirements with the clerk.
Order service in King County Call 253-455-8629King County process serving questions
How much does a process server cost in King County?
Standard personal service in King County is $85 flat, mileage included. A notarized affidavit is $25 more. Skip tracing, rush handling and special requests are quoted before any work begins.
How fast can papers be served in Seattle?
Standard orders in King County usually get a first attempt within 2 to 3 days of confirmation. Rush and emergency orders get a first attempt within 24 hours. How quickly service is completed depends on the address and the recipient's availability.
Do you serve all of King County?
Yes. We serve every city and unincorporated area in King County, along with the other 38 counties in Washington.
How do I get proof of service?
You get an affidavit of service by email within 24 hours of completion, signed under penalty of perjury and formatted for Washington courts. A notarized affidavit is available for $25.