The Washington Waiver of Service of Summons is a document that allows a party to a legal action to waive their right to be formally served with the Summons and Complaint in a civil court case. This document is filed with the court and serves as notice that the party is aware of the legal proceedings and waives their right to formal service. In Washington, there are two types of Waiver of Service of Summons: a Waiver of Service of Summons by Mail or a Waiver of Service of Summons by Personal Service. A Waiver of Service of Summons by Mail requires the defendant to fill out and sign the Waiver of Service of Summons, have it notarized and mail it to the plaintiff within 20 days of receiving the Summons and Complaint. The Waiver of Service of Summons must be filed with the court within 45 days of receiving the Summons and Complaint. A Waiver of Service of Summons by Personal Service requires the defendant to fill out and sign the Waiver of Service of Summons, have it notarized and serve it to the plaintiff in person. The Waiver of Service of Summons must be filed with the court within 30 days of receiving the Summons and Complaint.