Seattle process server
SoundServe Legal serves court papers in Seattle and across King County, including Downtown, Capitol Hill, Ballard, Fremont, University District, West Seattle, Rainier Valley, Northgate, Queen Anne and Beacon Hill. Licensed under RCW 18.180, with an affidavit of service emailed within 24 hours of completion.
Serving papers in Seattle
Standard personal service in King County is $85 flat, mileage included. A notarized affidavit is $25 more. First attempts in Seattle usually go out within 2 to 3 days. Rush and emergency orders are handled within 24 hours.
A lot of Seattle service happens at apartment and condo buildings with controlled entry. A unit number, gate or call-box code, and the person's schedule cut down the number of trips.
Downtown and South Lake Union office towers usually route visitors through a lobby desk. Workplace service there works best with a floor or suite number and a time the person is reliably in.
Parking and traffic make timing matter. Tell us the best windows to find the person and we plan attempts around them.
What we serve in Seattle
Summons and complaints, subpoenas, family law and dissolution papers, protection orders, eviction notices, small claims, garnishments and writs, plus service on businesses, registered agents and government entities. No address? We can skip trace the person first.
Court details for Seattle cases are on our King County page.
Order service in Seattle
Upload the papers and the recipient's details. We confirm within 2 business hours.
King County Superior Court, King County Courthouse
516 Third Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
Seattle process serving questions
How much does a process server cost in Seattle?
Standard personal service in King County is $85 flat, mileage included. A notarized affidavit is $25 more. Rush service, skip tracing and special requests are quoted before any work begins.
How fast can you serve papers in Seattle?
Standard orders in Seattle usually get a first attempt within 2 to 3 days of confirmation. Rush and emergency orders get a first attempt within 24 hours.
Is there a process server near me in Seattle?
Yes. SoundServe Legal serves every neighborhood in Seattle, including Downtown, Capitol Hill, Ballard, Fremont, University District, West Seattle, Rainier Valley, Northgate, Queen Anne and Beacon Hill, from our office in Renton. You can order online at soundservelegal.com/request or call 253-455-8629.
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