If you serve legal process for a fee in the State of Washington, you are required to register in the county in which you reside or operate your principal place of business. Exemptions include law enforcement personnel performing service as part of their job duties, a person appointed by the court to serve the court's process, or any person who does not charge a fee.

The registration fee is $10.00. You can apply in person at the King County Licensing Services office here. Or, download the application (PDF, 99KB) and register by mail.

For questions or comments regarding this web page, contact Diana Toledo or call (206) 296-2710.

Updated: April 13, 2006