Process service and court filing in Cowlitz County, Washington
3 Cowlitz County courthouses
- E-filing required
- No
- New civil complaint fee
- $290.00 total (base $200 + $40 judicial surcharge + $50 archive surcharge) per Cowlitz County Clerk Fee Schedule, eff. 2025-07-27
- Family law petition fee
- $364.00 total dissolution (base $200 + $54 victim assessment + $20 facilitator + $40 judicial surcharge + $50 archive surcharge), eff. 2025-07-27
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Court information from 1Court, our partner company, retrieved November 5, 2026. Cowlitz County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Cowlitz County for law firms across the country. We cover all 3 courthouses listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.
Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Cowlitz County?
1Court lists e-filing in Cowlitz County as: No. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Cowlitz County courthouses hear civil cases?
Cowlitz County Superior Court, Cowlitz County District Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Cowlitz County?
$290.00 total (base $200 + $40 judicial surcharge + $50 archive surcharge) per Cowlitz County Clerk Fee Schedule, eff. 2025-07-27, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Cowlitz County?
Same-day service attempts are available on rush orders. Standard orders complete in 1 to 3 business days, with a proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order.
How is Cowlitz County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.