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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.

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 additions hour

Additional Mileage over 20 miles
$60 deposit

 $40
 $10
 $10

$20
$50

$.50 (50 cents) per mile

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