Process server in Seattle. Same-day available. $99 standard.
California-licensed servers covering Seattle (750K residents). AI extracts the parties + address from your complaint; a licensed server attempts service same-day in most cases; a human reviewer signs off the proof of service before it hits your inbox.
Service of process in Seattle is governed by RCW 4.28 (commencement of civil actions). King County Superior Court (Seattle + Kent annex) handles unlimited-jurisdiction civil; Seattle Municipal Court handles eviction notices under RCW 59.18. Downtown high-rise buildings (Smith Tower, Columbia Center, Re:Union Tower) typically require concierge coordination — we keep the doorman list current. Capitol Hill + Ballard apartment buildings often need posted-and-mailed substitute service.
Local court reference
Most filings in King County go to the Superior Court below. We file and serve here daily.
Seattle-specific service challenges
Our servers and ops team know the local quirks. A few of the recurring ones:
High-rise building concierges block direct unit access — we work the doorman or schedule after-hours service
Eastside tech-worker schedules — evening + weekend attempts have a 3x landing rate
Aurora / Highline encampments — non-traditional addresses still need diligent attempts under RCW 4.28.080
Microsoft / Amazon executive privacy — substitute service via registered agent is often the legal-but-faster path
What we serve in Seattle
Civil summons + complaint (RCW 4.28)
King County Superior Court is the busiest civil docket in WA. Most volume is unlimited-jurisdiction commercial + personal injury.
Unlawful detainer (RCW 59.18)
Seattle has the strictest tenant-protection ordinance in the state — service must comply with SMC 22.206 in addition to state law.
Family law (FL forms)
Petitions for dissolution + parenting plans. Substituted service common when one party is out of King County for work.
Subpoenas duces tecum (RCW 5.56)
Tech-industry record subpoenas (employment, equity, IP) — corporate registered agents in Bellevue + Redmond.
Anti-harassment / DV protection orders
Hearing-bound; same-day service standard. RCW 7.105 + 26.50 procedure.
Average turnaround
Same-day attempts in 84% of Seattle cases ordered before 11am Pacific. 3-attempt RCW 4.28 diligence within 5 business days. Affidavit of Service (court-ready) in your inbox within 24 hours of successful service.
Coverage statement
Servd has California-licensed (CCP §22440) servers across King County.Seattle is a flagship market — same-day attempts available for orders received before 11 AM local time. Every server carries $2M E&O insurance. Every attempt is GPS-stamped. Every proof of service is human-reviewed against CCP §2015.5 before signing.
Coverage extends to all California superior courts and the federal district courts in this region. See /coverage for state + county detail.
Seattle FAQ
Can you serve in Amazon / Microsoft corporate campuses?
We coordinate with each campus's security team. For employees, registered-agent service at the company's RA address is faster and legally equivalent under RCW 4.28.080 for corporate matters; for personal service (e.g. small claims, DV), we work through the campus visitor desk and have a 91% same-day landing rate on advance-notice arrivals.
What about WA's strict tenant-protection ordinances?
Seattle Municipal Code 22.206 + statewide RCW 59.18 govern unlawful detainer service. Notice forms (3-day, 10-day, 20-day) must be served with strict compliance — we use the right method (personal vs. post-and-mail) per cause and attach a Declaration of Service that survives motion to dismiss.
Do you cover the Eastside (Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Issaquah)?
Yes — Eastside is in our King County coverage. Tech corridor (Microsoft Way + Redmond Town Center) is well-mapped; gated communities in Medina + Yarrow Point require Mercer Island Bridge timing for cost-effective service.
Can you serve at Sea-Tac airport / on an active flight crew?
Sea-Tac terminals require coordination with Port of Seattle police — we have the contact and a 24h turnaround for terminal service. Active flight crews are reached via the airline operations center; we have an SOP for Alaska + Delta crew bases.
How does Washington diligence differ from California CCP §415.20?
RCW 4.28.080 requires personal service first; substituted service (left at usual place of abode) requires a person of suitable age + posted-and-mailed is a last resort only with court order. We document 3 attempts at varied times before pivoting and file a Declaration of Diligence with the court.