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(2) When service happens outside Washington State, the server must have their signature on the Proof of Personal Service form either notarized by a notary public or sworn to before a court clerk.

The plaintiff shall promptly file proof of service of the summons and complaint with the Clerk of Court after service has been accomplished. (m) Time Limit for Service. The presumptive time period within which a defendant should be served is 90 days after the complaint is filed.

(4) No summons is necessary for a counterclaim or cross claim for any person who previously has been made a party. Counterclaims and cross claims against an existing party may be served as provided in rule 5. (b) Summons.

Any person, other than yourself, who is at least 18-years-old, must hand the documents directly to the other party. You can hire a company or the Sheriff's Office in the county in which the other party resides to serve the documents.

In general, all papers can be served any day of the week except Sunday. They must be served at least eight days before the court date. A petition that includes an order of protection can be served any day of the week, even Sunday, at any time. It must be served at least 24 hours before the court date.

The summons shall contain the date it was deposited in the mail and shall require the defendant to appear and answer the complaint within 90 days from the date of mailing. Service under this subsection has the same jurisdictional effect as service by publication.