Service of Process/Summons and Complaint
❌ All Service of Process filings are not available online and are not available for same-day in-person services.
You may serve our office in person (drop-off only) or by mail. Service is considered completed by our office once all required documents and payment have been received.
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- Service on a Business - RCW 23.95.450
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Purpose: Serving a business registered in the Office of the Secretary of State any process, notice, or demand required or permitted by law by serving the registered agent. (See RCW 23.95.450). The person/entity serving the business may find the registered agent name and address, principal office address, and governing persons' names and address for any business registered with the Secretary of State on our online system using the search tool. After attempting service on the registered agent and/or principal office per statute, a person/entity may serve the Secretary of State by submitting the documents below with the required fees.
Submission by mail, or in-person
Business Service of Process Cover Sheet (Fillable Form)
- Completed Cover Sheet signed for each business or address being served.
- Providing the UBI number and business name as recorded with our office.
- One copy of the documents for each business or address being served.
Required Filing fees $50 - per business entity and/or address being served.
- Completed Cover Sheet signed for each business or address being served.
- Service on a Non-Admitted Business - RCW 23B.18.040
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Purpose: Serving a business that is not registered in the Office of the Secretary of State prior to service being provided to our office review RCW 23B.18.040 to ensure that this statute is met. After ensuring the statute has been met, a person/entity may serve the Secretary of State by submitting the documents below with the required fees.
Submission by mail, or in-person
Business Service of Process Cover Sheet (Fillable Form)
- Completed Cover Sheet signed for each business or address being served.
- Providing the business name, selecting the Non-Admitted box, and providing the jurisdiction of the business.
- One copy of the documents for each business or address being served.
Required Filing fees $50 - per business entity and/or address being served.
- Completed Cover Sheet signed for each business or address being served.
- Service on a Motorist - RCW 46.64.040
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Purpose: Serving a business that is not registered in the Office of the Secretary of State prior to service being provided to our office review RCW 23B.18.040 to ensure that this statute is met. After ensuring the statute has been met, a person/entity may serve the Secretary of State by submitting the documents below with the required fees.
Submission by mail, or in-person
Motorist Service of Process Cover Sheet (Fillable Form)
- Completed Cover Sheet signed for each marital community or individual/address being served.
- Provide the Defendant(s) name and last known addresses.
- Plaintiff's affidavit of compliance
- Affidavit of the plaintiff's attorney which has the required information per RCW 46.64.040
- Two copies of the documents for each marital community and/or individual/address being served.
Required Filing fees $50 - for each marital community or individual/address being served.
- Service on a Trademark Registrant - RCW 19.77.090
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Purpose: A Trademark Registrant is defined as: the person to whom the registration of a trademark under this chapter is issued, his or her legal representatives, successors, or assigns of a record with the secretary of state.
A registrant who cannot be located within the State may be served to the Secretary of State, which acts as the agent for the registrant, by providing the following.
Submission by mail, or in-person
Registrant Service of Process Cover Sheet (Fillable Form)
- Completed Cover Sheet signed for each marital community or individual/address being served.
- Provide the Trademark registration number (required to confirm the registrant is accurate).
- One copy of the documents for each Trademark Registrant and/or address being served.
Required Filing fees $50 - for each trademark registrant and/or address being served.
- Completed Cover Sheet signed for each marital community or individual/address being served.