1. Home Services

    Assessor's Office All data for looking up information is online:parcels.lewiscountywa.govhttps://maps.lewiscountywa.gov/topic/assessor-parcel-maps/Excise Affidavit and Deed:You can file an excise affidavit and deed through a title company at SimpliFile.We are encouraging first time filers to wait later in the year for Senior/Disabled Exemptions as they are not due until December 31st.Personal Property can be filed on-line or by mail by April 30th:Mailing Address:Lewis County Assessor351 NW North StChehalis, WA, 98532All other business can be handled by phone: (360) 740-1392 Auditor’s Office Vehicle Licensing –Vehicle and Vessel tab renewals can be renewed online at: https://DOL.WA.GOVReports of Sale can be completed online at: https://www.dol.wa.gov/vehicleregistration/transfertitle.htmlLand Records …


    Central Services - March 16, 2020, 10:31 a.m.

  2. Contact

    This contact page is for general inquiries and comments. If you are seeking records pursuant to RCW 42.56 Public Records Act, please submit your request to our Public Records Office via the Records Center Portal at https://lewiscountywa.gov/departments/public-records/ Please select the department or office below that you would like to contact. Offices Assessor Auditor Clerk Commissioners Coroner District Court Prosecutor Superior Court Treasurer Departments Airports Budget Community Development Emergency Management Environmental Health Information Technology Juvenile Court Human Resources Public Health Public Records Public Works Risk Management Solid Waste Weed Control For technical support please click here.


    Feb. 22, 2019, 5 p.m.

  3. About Us

    Mission The Mission of the Lewis County Juvenile Court is to hold youth accountable, enhance community safety that is consistent with statutory mandates, and provide caring, professional services to juveniles and their families. By doing this, we hope to equip them with necessary tools to become responsible citizens. About Juvenile Court The Juvenile Court is a division of the Lewis County Superior Court.The Juvenile Court Division includes a twenty-one bed detention facility, a courtroom used for juvenile matters, a probation department that provides services to juveniles on court ordered supervision, and other types of assistance including diversion services and legal …


    Juvenile Court - Oct. 24, 2014, 12:21 p.m.

  4. ANTI-HARASSMENT

    REQUIRED FORMS TO FILE AN ANTI-HARASSMENT ARE:Law Enforcement and Confidential InfoPetition for Protection OrderThese forms can also be picked up at the District Court Clerk's window.Petitions can now be filed electronically. See below for details.WHAT TYPES OF ORDERS CAN BE FILED IN DISTRICT COURT?Certain protection orders must be transferred to Superior Court. If one of the following conditions listed below applies, you should consider initiating your case in Superior Court as it will be transferred.(a) A superior court has exercised or is exercising jurisdiction over a proceeding involving the parties;(b) The action would have the effect of interfering with a …


    District Court - Jan. 30, 2015, 12:38 p.m.

  5. Public Records

    About Contact Public records are governed by the Public Records Act (RCW 42.56) and pertains to all records prepared, owned, used, or retained by any department or office of Lewis County government, excluding the Lewis County Courts. ContactPublic Records Officer (PRO): Casey Mauermann, Public Disclosure ManagerCherish Willis, Public Records SpecialistAddress Human Resources Office 351 NW North Street, Historic Courthouse Basement Chehalis, WA, 98532 (360) 740-2674 Email: publicrecords@lewiscountywa.gov Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays Contact Public Records Records Request InstructionsLewis County utilizes a web-based Records Center for submission, tracking and delivery of records requests. You can …


    Public Records - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.

  6. Jury Duty

    Jury duty is an essential part of our Democratic process that helps ensure the right to a fair trial. How was I chosen for jury duty? You have been randomly selected from the voter registration, driver's license and Washington State ID card records. Eligibility To be eligible to serve on a jury in Lewis County Superior or District Court, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:Citizen of the United StatesLewis County ResidentAble to communicate in the English languageHad civil rights restored if previously convicted of a felony Jury Reporting Instructions Jury reporting instructions. How does jury duty work? When you …


    Clerk - Feb. 11, 2009, 9:16 a.m.

  7. Civil

    COVID-19 NOTICE - STATE & FEDERAL PROCLAMATIONSThe State of Washington mandates all County Sheriff's Offices maintain a Civil Division. It is the duty of the Sheriff to execute the service of process, orders of the courts, and of judicial officers, when delivered to the Sheriff for that purpose. The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for service of various court documents when a fee is paid, such as: summons, complaints, criminal and civil subpoenas, petitions, notice of claims, family court orders, various types of protection orders (no fee for DV, Sexual Assault, Stalking or Vulnerable Adult protection orders), and numerous …


    Sheriff - March 17, 2015, 12:20 p.m.

  8. Special Needs during Emergencies

    Preparedness tips in planning for a person with special needs or disability Links to the following websites that will assist you in preparing for emergencies if you care for someone with special needs:Ready.govDisaster Tips for people with Medical NeedsPeople with Disabilities and Other Access and Functional NeedsEvacuation Planning for Children with Disabilities or Health Care Needs American Red Cross/FEMA/Homeland Security Persons with DisabilitiesEmergencies can happen at a moment's notice. It is important to know your plans ahead of time so you are better prepared for any urgent situation. The booklet below gives tips on getting informed, making a plan, assembling …


    Emergency Management - Dec. 28, 2012, 8:06 a.m.

  9. About Lewis County Superior Court

    Lewis County Superior Court is a state trial court of general jurisdiction situated in Lewis County. This court has state-wide jurisdiction and hears major criminal matters (felonies), civil cases including cases involving real property, domestic relations matters, appeals from lower courts (Lewis County District and Municipal Courts), and appeals from state administrative agencies. Superior Court also has jurisdiction in adoption, probate and competency cases.Juvenile Court is a department of Superior Court and hears juvenile offender matters as well as child dependency cases. Juvenile Court also operates a juvenile detention facility.Lewis County's Superior Court has three full-time elected judges who sit …


    Superior Court - April 23, 2009, 11:14 a.m.

  10. 2016/2017 Budget Calendar

    DatesDayActionMarch 28Monday1st 2016 Budget Amendment Hearing (Board Hearing Room, 10:00 am)June 3FridayInternal Service Rates submitted to Budget Dept.June 15WednesdayDiscuss Call Letter & Budget Instructions at ESCJune 27Monday2nd 2016 Budget Amendment Hearing (Board Hearing Room, 10:00 am)July 11MondayCall Letter and Budget Worksheets distributed to Offices/Depts.JulyBudget Training Classes - as requestedAugust 8MondayOffices/Depts. submit 2017 Preliminary Budgets to Budget Dept.August 8MondayRecommended STIP due to the BOCCSeptember 6TuesdayBudget Dept. submits Preliminary Budgets to BOCC and AuditorSeptember 26Monday3rd 2016 Budget Amendment Hearing ( Board Hearing Room, 10:00 am)September 21Wednesday2017 Preliminary Budget distributed to libraries, colleges, and Offices/Depts.Sep-OctBudget meetings between Offices/Depts. and BOCCOctober 3MondayFirst Hearing, 2017 …


    Budget - Dec. 31, 2015, 12:42 p.m.