Thurston County process server
SoundServe Legal serves court papers throughout Thurston County, including Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Yelm, Tenino and Rainier. Licensed under RCW 18.180, with a court-ready affidavit of service delivered within 24 hours of completion.
Serving papers in Thurston County
Standard personal service in Thurston County is $85 plus a travel surcharge of up to $60. A notarized affidavit is $25 more. First attempts usually go out within 2 to 5 days. Rush and emergency orders are handled within 24 hours.
Thurston County is just outside our flat-rate area. An out-of-area travel surcharge of up to $60 applies.
Olympia is the state capital and home to most state agency headquarters. Under RCW 4.92.020, service on the State of Washington is made on the Attorney General's office, and we handle that.
Choose the State of Washington or government entity option on the order form so we route it correctly.
What we serve in Thurston 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: Olympia.
Courts in Thurston County
- Thurston County Superior Court
2000 Lakeridge Dr SW, Olympia, WA 98502
Court addresses are listed for reference. Check filing requirements with the clerk.
Order service in Thurston County Call 253-455-8629Thurston County process serving questions
How much does a process server cost in Thurston County?
Standard personal service in Thurston County is $85 plus a travel surcharge of up to $60. 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 Olympia?
Standard orders in Thurston County usually get a first attempt within 2 to 5 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 Thurston County?
Yes. We serve every city and unincorporated area in Thurston 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.
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