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. Aquatic & Riparian Noxious Weeds

    Aquatic weeds can be emerged, submerged or floating. An emerging plant is rooted underwater and has a structure emerging beyond the surface of the water (often on a stem, for flowers to be pollinated). A submerged aquatic plant exists entirely (or almost entirely) under the surface of the water (it may grow to touch the surface or produce near-surface flowers, such as Brazilian Elodea), and a floating plant will have roots in the underwater sediment but be attached to a leaf "floating" on the surface of the water.Riparian weeds grow along the banks of a waterway extending along the edge …


    Weed Control - Sept. 12, 2022, 11:27 a.m.


  4. Class A Priorities

    Class A noxious weeds are LCNWCB's highest priority for early detection and rapid eradication. The legal requirement for Class A weed control is total eradication of all plant parts. These weeds are either absent in Lewis county or are here with very limited distribution. The only class A species that is currently known to be present in Lewis County is a single infestation of Milk Thistle, which was found in a common dumping area of Centralia. Historically, there have been records of Giant Hogweed in Lewis County, but these, to the best of our knowledge, have been eradicated.The Class A's …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 10:42 a.m.


  5. About Us

    The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board recognizes that managing noxious weeds requires a community wide effort, and everyone living in the county benefits from all of us putting in our fair share of the work. The Washington State noxious weed law, RCW 17.10, mandates that it is each landowners' responsibility to control or eradicate noxious weeds on their property and to prevent infestations from spreading to adjacent properties. To assist landowners in this effort, the Noxious Weed Control Board develops programs that reflect local priorities, meet the needs of county landowners and carries out the mandates of the law. …


    Weed Control - Jan. 11, 2012, 8:32 a.m.


  6. Services

    Weed Identification The most common question we get: "What's this weed?"We love this question, but do ask that you provide us with a good, representative sample, or even a series of photographs of the weed you are concerned about. Samples that include flowers or fruit are often essential for positive identification. Photos should include both close-up, detailed and high-resolution pictures of the stem, nodes, flowers or fruits, as well as pictures taken further back to see the overall shape and size of the plant. You can drop the sample off at the weed office or email us a photo. From …


    Weed Control - March 5, 2015, 2:14 p.m.


  7. FAQ's

    What are noxious weeds? "Noxious weed" is the traditional, legal term for invasive, non-native plants that are highly destructive, competitive, and difficult to control or eliminate. Noxious weeds can include non-native grasses, flowering plants, shrubs, and even trees. Noxious weeds can also include aquatic plants. Many noxious weeds started out as ornamental plants that eventually escaped the garden setting, while others were accidentally introduced through human travel and trade. Regardless of how they got to Washington State, all noxious weeds pose a serious threat to our economy, agriculture, local ecosystems, and wildlife habitats. Some noxious weeds are toxic to humans …


    Weed Control - April 12, 2016, 1:22 p.m.


  8. Lakes - Aquatic Weed Treatments

    Aquatic weeds pose a variety of risks, including flooding, habitat degradation, impeding water flow, decreasing recreational opportunities, and much more. Often forgotten about and less visually obvious to most people, aquatic weeds are frequently going under the radar. It is important for the public to be aware of the presence of aquatic weeds in the water bodies they visit and take measures to prevent their spread!The PlayCleanGo campaign provides excellent information on necessary precautions and procedures that should be taken by all, in order to reduce the spread of aquatic noxious weeds. Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers also offers a variety of …


    Weed Control - Sept. 6, 2022, 12:10 p.m.


  9. Enlgish Ivy & Old Man's Beard

    Hedera helix & Clematis vitalba English Ivy - Evergreen, perennial vine that can grow up trees and bushes or spread freely along the ground. Can grow 99 feet and the young plants can anchor to vertical surfaces.Leaves: Dark green, waxy leaves that are alternate along the stem. Young leaves are deeply lobed while older leaves are diamond to oval shaped.Flowers: Flowers bloom from May-June. Only older plants flower and that can take up to 10 years. The flowers are greenish white and form umbrella-like clusters.Habitat: Commonly found in woodlands, forest edges, riparian areas, fields, hedgerows, coastal areas, and disturbed habitats. …


    Weed Control - Oct. 6, 2022, 9:33 a.m.


  10. Animal Shelter

    Request for Proposals (RFP) for Animal Shelter OperationsLewis County Public Health & Social Services seeks to engage a qualified organization to provide animal shelter operations services that include the humane intake, care, housing, medical attention, and placement of domestic animals, with a focus on maintaining high welfare standards and facilitating positive outcomes for animals in custody.View the Legal Notice Here About Contact The Shelter's goal is to attract responsible pet owners who will provide adopted animals a permanent, loving home. 560 Centralia-Alpha Rd P.O. Box 367 Chehalis, WA, 98532 360-740-1290 The Lewis County Animal Shelter is open to the public …


    Public Health - Dec. 7, 2015, 8:55 a.m.