For information on matters such as custodial interference or parental kidnapping, please contact our Child Find Unit at 206-296-4308, or visit the Child Find Unit's website.




Contact or Visit the Civil Unit

Civil Process Unit
King County Courthouse
516 Third Avenue, Room W-150
Seattle, WA 98104
Email: Civil.KCSO@kingcounty.gov
Phone: (206) 296-3800
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Closed weekends and holidays.


Fees charged

Fees are payable in advance. See our Fee Schedule (effective July 27, 2009) for an estimated fee for service (excluding mileage costs). Acceptable methods of payment are cash, check, or money order. Checks and money orders should be made payable to "King County Sheriff." At this time, we do not accept credit or debit cards.


Related Information

Check current status of civil cases
King County District Court Forms
Washington Administrative Code
Revised Code of Washington
King County District Court
King County Superior Court