Proof of Mailing or Hand Delivery (for documents after Summons and Petition)
Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective January 1, 2022
This form is used to prove that certain legal papers were sent by mail or delivered by hand after the initial Summons and Petition were filed. It asks the person filling it out to state when, how, and to whom the documents were given.
Where this fits in a case
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This form is used when a party needs to prove they sent or delivered documents to another person or lawyer after the initial court papers were filed.
Either party may file.
Common questions
- Who can fill out this form?
- The person filling out this form must declare if they are the Petitioner, the Respondent, or another named person and must be able to act as a witness in the case.
- What kind of documents does this form prove service for?
- It is for documents served after the Summons and Petition. It warns that it cannot be used to prove service for a Summons, Petition, Order to Go to Court, or Restraining Order.
- Does this form require a fee?
- The form text does not mention any filing fees.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2022.
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