1. Odyssey Portal Registration

    A subscription service to Odyssey Portal is available. A subscription allows the subscriber to view all case information and non-sealed documents for cases in which they are a party.Portal Access Fee change effective February 1, 2017.Registration InformationRegistration and Change FormOdyssey Portal Confidentiality AgreementOdyssey Portal User GuidePayment for Odyssey Portal can be made online through Point & Pay.**Please email Payment Confirmation Number to: marni.larson@lewiscountywa.gov


    Clerk - Oct. 8, 2024, 11:22 a.m.


  2. Paying Taxes Under Protest

    If you think your tax amount is too high, you can preserve your right to a tax refund by paying your taxes under protest. In order for this protest to be valid your property assessed value must change.There are two ways to appeal your property tax valuation:You may file a petition contesting your valuation with the County Board of Equalization. For information about how to file a petition, please click here.Filing a written protest at the time you pay your property tax will allow you to petition a case to superior or federal court. You must take further action to …


    Treasurer - April 22, 2009, 4:08 p.m.


  3. 2023 Budget

    The memo below has links to budget reports available through the Lewis County OpenGov financial transparency portal. Users can view financial data based on the current proposed budget and prior year data. Please note that prior year data includes GAAP adjustments for financial reporting.For questions related to the OpenGov reports or for help with the system please contact Becky Butler at 360.740.1198 or email becky.butler@lewiscountywa.govSTANDARD BUDGET REPORTSFinal General Fund Revenue by Office and Department NumberFinal General Fund Expenditures by Office and Department NumberFinal Other Funds Revenue by Fund NumberFinal Other Funds Expenditures by Fund NumberSTANDARD BUDGET REPORTSPreliminary General Fund Revenue …


    Budget - Oct. 13, 2022, 9:40 a.m.


  4. eFiling

    THE LEWIS COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE IS NOW ACCEPTING eFILING!eFileWA RESOURCES AND CLERK GUIDELINESeFileWA Link: eFile WA - Landing Page (tylertech.cloud)Prior to e-filing, you are encouraged to review:Document Filing OrderDocuments That Cannot Be eFiledWashington State General Rule 30 (GR30)Fee ScheduleeFILING IS ONLY FOR SUPERIOR COURT CASE FILINGS.WE APPRECIATE YOUR PATIENCE AS WE NAVIGATE THIS NEW SERVICE.LOCAL CLERK POLICIES WILL BE DEVELOPED AND UPDATED AS NEEDED.***BENCH COPIES - Bench copies can not be submitted using eFileWA. All bench copies should be emailed to Superior Court Administration at SCAdmin@lewiscountywa.govCIVIL PROTECTION ORDER (CPO) - New Petitions for Civil Protection Orders will not be accepted …


    Clerk - Sept. 10, 2024, 10:02 a.m.


  5. Title VI Program

    Title VI Program


    Public Works - Feb. 18, 2021, 10:32 a.m.


  6. About the Auditor's Office

    The Auditor’s Office consists of four departments,Financial ServicesDocument RecordingVehicle LicensingElectionsThe Auditor is responsible for examining all county financial transactions to ensure adequate coverage and proper reporting of expenditures for county funds. As county recorder, the Auditor is responsible for recording and preserving in perpetuity land ownership documents, surveys, plats, land corner records, state and federal tax liens, uniform commercial codes and other miscellaneous ordinances and legal records. The Auditor is also responsible for the licensing of motor vehicles in the county, and issues marriage licenses.Administrated by the County Auditor, the Elections Department conducts all general and special elections in accordance …


    Auditor - April 22, 2009, 10:17 a.m.


  7. Transfer Stations: Rates & Accepted Materials

    Municipal Solid Waste (garbage): $120 per ton ($20.00 minimum for 340 pounds or less). A 3.6 percent refuse tax is added to each transaction. The fees are rounded using standard rounding rules. Municipal solid waste/garbage includes all household trash, business waste, mattresses, couches, furniture, noxious weeds, construction/demolition debris, etc. Loads of garbage cannot include ammunition, hazardous waste or liquid waste.Stumps/Trees/Branches: $100.00 per ton ($15.00 minimum for 300 pounds or less). The fees are rounded using standard rounding rules.Grass Clippings/Leaves: Lawn clippings, garden spoils, leaves or yard trimmings: $100.00 per ton ($15.00 minimum for 300 pounds or less). The fees are …


    Solid Waste - March 11, 2016, 4:04 p.m.


  8. About the Sheriff

    MESSAGE FROM THE SHERIFF: As your Sheriff, I am proud to serve the citizens of Lewis County. The Sheriff’s Office continues to seek out opportunities and ways to make Lewis County a great place to live, work, and send our kids to school. The Sheriff’s Office supports the Sheriffs' Mentoring Students Program, a way for our employees to interact within our local schools and to provide an example of a positive role model. We proactively seek out those individuals who wish to commit crime in Lewis County with the implementation of the Sheriff’s Enforcement Team. The Sheriff’s Office motto Public …


    Sheriff - Jan. 27, 2015, 8:49 a.m.


  9. After Filing Petition

    Once a timely and properly completed Taxpayer Petition is submitted, it will be given a petition number, entered into the computer and a copy will be given to the Assessor's Office.This Board may not acknowledge receipt of Taxpayer Petitions. However, you will be notified when a petition is denied, untimely, or incomplete.The number of petitions filed will determine the number of months the Board will be in session to hold hearings on petitions. This can range anywhere from five to nine months or even longer.If you have not had a hearing prior to paying your taxes in the taxing year, …


    Commissioners - July 16, 2014, 1:04 p.m.


  10. Asbestos Disposal

    Before removing ANY asbestos material, please contact the Southwest Washington Air Pollution Control Authority. Here is additional information on safe handling of asbestos from asbestos.com.For more information please call the office at 360-740-1451. The staff will assist you. Lewis County Solid Waste Services accepts asbestos at the Central Transfer Station located at 1411 South Tower Avenue in Centralia.Anyone wishing to dispose of asbestos at the Central Transfer Station must have an appointment made at least 24 hours in advance. Please call the Solid Waste Services operations supervisor at 360-740-1130 to make your appointment.Fees for asbestos disposal: $150.00 per tonMinimum fee: …


    Solid Waste - Jan. 28, 2014, 12:07 p.m.