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Serve an Eviction

Writs of Restitution (Eviction)

Service of Process

All Writs of Restitution are required by state statute to be executed by the appropriate Sheriff's Office within the county in which a given premises is located.

Snohomish County Writs of Restitution should be presented to the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Civil Unit during normal business hours, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays).

The original Writ (signed by the Court) and a copy for each named party residing at the address, along with appropriate fees (cash or check only) must be presented to the Sheriff’s Office. If a Writ is issued under an RCW statute other than 59.18, a Bond of Indemnity to the Sheriff is also required before the Writ can be served.

Changes Effective September 1, 2011

In order to provide better service the Civil Unit will implement changes to the Writ of Restitution service of process beginning September 1, 2011. The most notable changes include:

Original Writ of Restitution from the court must contain automatic 20-day extension language
Orders received by noon each day will usually be posted the next business day
Service by a Civil Unit Deputy is considered Service with Aid
No refunds will be issued after the posting has been completed