Washington service publication 2026

1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Washington Service Publication in the editor.
2. Begin by identifying yourself as either the Petitioner or Respondent by checking the appropriate box in section 1.
3. In section 2, indicate your reasons for requesting service by publication. Check all applicable boxes that explain why the other party cannot be found in Washington State.
4. Provide supporting facts for your claims in section 3. Clearly outline your attempts to locate the other party.
5. Detail your efforts to serve the other party in person in section 4. List what you did and what you learned from these attempts.
6. If you know the other party’s current address, confirm this in section 6 and ensure you have mailed a copy of the Summons and Petition before proceeding.
7. Complete sections regarding custody petitions if applicable, and finalize by signing and dating the form at the bottom.

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