Civil Process
Landlord Tenant Act
Because the laws are constantly being updated, edited, and changed, we will simply provide a link to Washington State's legislative site, where information is most up-to-date.
Landlord-Tenant Act--Complete Chapter--Revised Code of Washington (RCW)
Civil Fees
Below is a list of all current Civil Fees for the Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office, pursuant to Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 36.18.040. Please note, all fees shall be paid CASH ONLY and are non-refundable. We cannot accept debit/credit cards or checks for service papers.
We never guarantee papers will be served.
| Single Document (local) Multiple Documents (local) Additional Person, at same address, add Additional Mileage over 20 miles Notarization--Civil Papers Only Note: Additional persons living at different addresses will be whole deposit for each address. | $40 deposit ($30 Sheriff's Fee/$10 Mileage Fee for up to 20 miles in attempts) $65 deposit ($55 Sheriff's Fee/$10 Mileage Fee for up to 20 miles in attempts) $15 $.50 (50 cents) per mile $5 |
Writ of Restitution
You must provide two (2) copies of Writ, Storage of Personal Property (per RCW 59.18.312), and Tenant Information Sheet (can be provided by Sheriff's Office upon request).
| Writ of Restitution (local) Breakdown: Service (posting) Return of Service to courts Mileage, minimum fee Cost for sheriff deputy aid (ousting) for first hour Each additional hour Additional Mileage over 20 miles | $60 deposit $40 $10 $10 $20 $50 $.50 (50 cents) per mile |