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The server mails the summons and complaint to the other side with a 2 copies of the Notice and Acknowledgment of Receipt. The other side signs 1 copy of the Notice and Acknowledgment of Receipt, telling the court that he or she received the papers in the mail, and returns it to the server.

Service of summons and process, except when service is by publication, shall be by the sheriff of the county wherein the service is made, or by the sheriff's deputy, or by any person over 18 years of age who is competent to be a witness in the action, other than a party.

Under Washington law, the action is deemed not to have been commenced if a proper defendant is not served within the 90 days.

Use this form if you believe the court's decision was legally incorrect or you have newly discovered evidence, and you want the same judge or commissioner to reconsider their decision. If you want a judge to review a commissioner's decision, use the Motion for Revision (form PO 110).

You may serve our office in person or by mail. Service is considered completed by our office once all required documents and payment have been received.

The Notice can be served only by (1) a person over the age of 18 who is competent to be a witness and is not a party to the action, or (2) the sheriff or a deputy of the county in which the court is located. Instead of personal service, the Notice can be sent to the defendant by registered or certified mail.