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PO 025

Order to Allow Service by Mail

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective January 1, 2024

This form is an order from the court that allows certain court papers to be delivered by mail instead of in person. It asks the court to approve mailing service after certain attempts to serve papers in person or electronically have been made.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used in a protective order case when the court needs to decide if mailing papers is an acceptable way to serve someone who is the respondent.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is presented by the Petitioner or their lawyer, and the Judge or Commissioner signs the order. The form itself is an order from the court.
What does this form allow?
If the court signs this order, it allows the petitioner to have the respondent served by mail at specific addresses listed on the form.
What are the rules for mailing?
The form states that the person mailing the papers must be 18 or older and not a party to the case. They must mail two copies, one by regular mail and one by a tracked or certified mail service.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2024.

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