Civil Division

The Kittitas County Sheriff's Office Civil Division carries out the Sheriff's statutory responsibilities to the County Superior Court. These responsibilities include:

  1. Serving civil and criminal subpoenas and summonses on victims, witnesses and defendants;
  2. Serving other civil and criminal court papers;
  3. Processing civil bench warrants; and
  4. Attaching, maintaining custody of, and selling personal property.

Resources

Fingerprinting

Fingerprints are done on a first come, first served basis during our normal business hours.

Minimum Fee of $10.00 (exact change required when paying in cash, check made to the order of KCSO, Credit, or Debit).

If you should have any questions please contact our office at (509) 962-7525.

Concealed Pistol License

Original applications

To apply for a Concealed Pistol License the following is required:

  • You must be 21 years of age or older
  • You must be a citizen of the United States or have an Alien Firearms Certificate
  • You must reside in Washington State or be a resident of a different state within the United States
  • You need to have picture ID (Washington State--or current State of residence--Drivers License or ID card)

There is a fee of $49.25 (exact change required when paying in cash, check made to the order of KCSO, Credit, or Debit).

If you meet these requirements you may complete an application for a license. Applications may be obtained at the Sheriff's Office between 9 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except holidays.

Payment will be required at the time you turn in the application and are fingerprinted.  This payment (by RCW) is non-refundable in the event you are denied a license.

Renewals

If you are a resident of Washington State and wish to renew your Concealed Pistol License, you may do so between 9 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except holidays.

Renewals by mail for active military only, download the CPL Renewal by Mail Instructions and the CPL Application. Complete the application and send it to us with the appropriate fee; your renewed CPL will be mailed to you within 30 days of our receipt of your completed application.

Your license may be renewed up to 90 days prior to the expiration date through 90 days after the expiration date. If you apply on or before the expiration date, the non-refundable fee is $32. If you apply after the expiration date, the non-refundable fee is $42. Exact change required when paying in cash, check made to the order of KCSO, Credit, or Debit. You will need to bring your current license and picture ID (Washington State (or current State of residence) Drivers License or ID card). RCW 9.41.070

Replacement Concealed Pistol License

If your concealed pistol license was issued by the Kittitas County Sheriff's Office and has been lost, stolen or destroyed, you will need to obtain a replacement license. This can be done in person only. Please bring picture ID (Washington State (or current State of residence) Drivers License or ID card). There is a non-refundable $10 replacement fee (exact change required when paying in cash, check made to the order of KCSO, Credit, or Debit).

Service of Civil Process

There are fees related to the Service of Civil Process. For information regarding these fees and the procedure for Service of Civil Process you may inquire at the Kittitas County Sheriff's Office, Civil Division, 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except holidays; or call 962-7525.

Sheriff's fees

CIVIL FEES, KITTITAS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
EFFECTIVE September 19, 2017
KITTITAS COUNTY RESOLUTION NO: 2017-150

Payment MUST be in exact change, the Sheriff's Office CAN NOT make change.

NOTICE: Beginning September 21, 2016, the Sheriff’s Office will be accepting debit and credit cards for civil and records division transactions. The current fee schedule is shown below. We will also continue to accept exact cash and checks.
GOVPAYNET INTERNET PAYMENT SERVICE FEES (debit and credit cards)  
$0.01 - $50.00 $1.75
$50.01 - $75.00 $2.00
$75.01 - $100.00 $3.75
$100.01 - $150.00 $5.75
$150.01 - $200.00 $7.25
For each additional increment of $50.00, or portion thereof, add $2.00
  
ATTACHMENT, WRIT OF - PERSONAL PROPERTY  
Levy (per hour) $63.00
Serve (each defendant) 35.00
Return to Court 10.00
Mileage (per mile; minimum $10) 0.50
  
ATTACHMENT, WRIT OF - REAL PROPERTY  
Levy (per hour) $63.00
Notice of Levy 1.00
Filing with Auditor 20.00
   + Auditor's filing fee actual cost
Serve Defendant (if required) 35.00
Return to Court 10.00
Mileage (per mile; minimum $10) 0.50
  
CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK $15.00
  
CONCEALED PISTOL LICENSES
Original ($36 plus $13.25 FBI fingerprint processing fee) $49.25
Renewal 32.00
Late Renewal ($32 plus $10 late fee) 42.00
Replacement (lost or damaged) 10.00
  Lamination 1.00
  
COPYING OF DOCUMENTS AND MATERIALS
Insufficient copies received for service, first page $2.00
     Each additional page 1.00
Reproduction of audio, visual, or photographic materials time & mat'ls
  
DEED $50.00
  
EXECUTION, WRIT OF - PERSONAL PROPERTY
Upfront fee $500.00
Levy (per hour) $63.00
Notice of Sale (+copies - first copy) 1.00
   additional copies 0.50
Posting EACH Notice 15.00
Conducting Sale (per hour) 63.00
Bill of Sale 50.00
Return to Court 10.00
Serve Defendant 35.00
Serve Notice (Defendant) 35.00
Postponement (EACH Notice) 15.00
Mileage (per mile; minimum $10) 0.50
Mailing actual cost
Required Advertising (there may be additional fees charged) actual cost
  
EXECUTION, WRIT OF - ORDER OF SALE REAL PROPERTY
Upfront fee $1000.00
Levy (per hour) 63.00
Notice to Publisher (plus cost to publish with newspaper of record) 1.00+actual cost
Filing with Auditor 20.00
   + Auditor's filing fee actual cost
Notice of Sale (plus copies) 2.00
Conducting Sale (per hour) 63.00
Certificate of Sale 50.00
Return to Court 10.00
Posting of Notice (each) 15.00
Affidavit of Posting 7.00
Postponement (each notice) 15.00
Mileage (per mile; minimum $10) 0.50
Mailing actual cost
Required Advertising (there may be additional fees charged) actual cost
  
FINGERPRINTING
Non-criminal purpose, up to TWO (2) sets $10.00
Each additional set after first two 3.00
  
GARNISHMENT, WRIT OF
Serve, Garnishee $35.00
Return to Court 10.00
Serve Defendant (if required) 35.00
Mileage (per mile; minimum $10) 0.50
Mailing actual cost
  
HABEAS CORPUS, ORDER TO ASSIST, ETC.
Service ONLY $35.00
Execution of (per hour) 63.00
Return to Court 10.00
  
MILEAGE FEES
Charged for EACH mile actually & necessarily traveled in going to or returning from any place of service or attempted service. Ten dollar minimum charge.
  
NOTARIZING DOCUMENTS $5.00
  
POSTAGE
Actual cost of postage for any mailing required by statute, including regular, certified or registered mail.
  
REDEMPTION
Serve Notice/Intent $35.00
Certificate/Redemption 50.00
Copies supplied (per statute) --.--
  
REPLEVIN, WRIT OF - AFFIDAVIT, CLAIM & DELIVERY
Serve Defendant w/Writ and/or Affidavit & Bond $35.00
Serve Summons & Complaint (one) 30.00
Serve Summons & Complaint (two or more) 35.00
Levy (per hour) 63.00
Return to Court 10.00
Mileage (per mile; minimum $10) 0.50
  
RESTITUTION, WRIT OF, and/or ASSISTANCE
Upfront fee $70.00
Service w/o aid of County (Posting) $50.00
Service w/ aid of County (Ousted & Ejected) 70.00
Cost per hour after first hour 63.00
Return to Court 10.00
Mileage (per mile; minimum $10) 0.50
  
SERVICE, SUMMONS & COMPLAINT, NOTICE & COMPLAINT, SUMMONS & PETITION, NOTICE OF SMALL CLAIM
Serve ONE (1) defendant $30.00
Serve TWO (2) or more (same address) 35.00
Return of service 10.00
Non-Resident returns 10.00
Notary fee 5.00
Mileage (minimum $10) 0.50
  
SERVICE OF ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS & SUPPORTING PAPERS FOR WHICH NO FEE IS PROVIDED HEREIN $35.00
  
SUBPOENAS
Serve - EACH $35.00
Return to Court 10.00
Mileage (per mile; minimum $10) 0.50
  
WARRANTS
Serve - EACH $63.00
Return to Court 10.00
Mileage (per mile; minimum $10) 0.50

The Sheriff may, for cause, waive the imposition of fees pursuant to certain provisions of Washington Law, including when a Court has found that a party is indigent for the purposes of paying filing and related fees as shown on the on-line schedule of fees of the Kittitas County Clerk