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PO 026

Order for Service of Summons by Publication

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective January 1, 2024

This form is an order from the court that allows a case to move forward even if the person being sued cannot be found through normal methods. It officially orders that the court papers be published in a newspaper.

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Where this fits in a case

Start a case

Stage: Start a case

This form is used when the court believes that trying to serve the papers to the person being sued through normal means—like in person, by mail, or electronically—has failed or is impossible because the person's address is unknown.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

What does this form do?
This form is an order from the court that allows the court papers to be served by publishing them in a newspaper. It is titled 'Order for Service of Summons by Publication.'
Who pays for the newspaper publication?
The form states that the cost of the publication will be paid by the Petitioner.
Does this mean the case is over?
No, this form is an order that directs how the court papers must be served to the person involved.

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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