1. INFRACTIONS

    Traffic infractions YOU MUST RESPOND WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE DATE ISSUEDOPTIONS FOR RESPONDING:Payment of the Citation:Online: You can conveniently pay your District Court fines and infractions online using Point & Pay. Please click here to access online payment information.In Person or Over the Phone: Payment can be made in person at 345 W. Main Street, 3rd Floor, Chehalis, WA 98532. Cash, check, money order or debit/credit card payments are accepted at our front counter. Payment may also be made over the phone using a debit or credit card. The number to call for payment over the telephone is …


    District Court - July 2, 2015, 8:27 a.m.


  2. Marriage Licensing

    Marriage license applications can be completed Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.The cost of a marriage license may vary from county to county. In Lewis County the fee is $172.00, payable by cash or check only. Credit and debit cards are not accepted. Marriage licenses must be applied for at least three (3) days prior to the marriage and are valid for 60 days anywhere within the state of Washington. Failure to use the marriage license within 60 days will invalidate the license.To apply for a marriage license, each party must be at least 18 years old and have picture …


    Auditor - Oct. 9, 2015, 8:02 a.m.


  3. Group B

    These are water supplies that serve 2 to 14 service connections and fewer than 25 people per day or 25 or more people per day for less than 60 days per year. Group B systems are regulated by Lewis County Public Health & Social Services under Lewis County Code 8.55.If your project requires a Professional Engineer or Licensed Hydrogeologist, see the "How to Hire an Licensed Professional" on our "List of Licensed Professionals" page.For more information on obtaining Group B design approval, see our "Resources and forms for Professional Engineers and Licensed Hydrogeologists" page.APPLICATIONS AND PERMITSWAN (Water Availability Notice)Who needs …


    Environmental Health - Jan. 19, 2021, 12:53 p.m.


  4. Meeting Schedule

    The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) holds various meetings during the week in the Historic Courthouse at 351 N.W. North Street, Chehalis, Wash. Unless otherwise noted, meetings take place in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room (Room 223) on the second floor of the Historic Courthouse. Agendas for all official BOCC meetings — and a master calendar listing the commissioners’ meetings and appointments — can be found at http://lewiscountywa.gov/calendar/agendas-calendar. (Agendas typically are posted on Fridays for meetings taking place the following week. Agendas are posted at least 24 hours in advance of official meetings, as prescribed in RCW 42.30.)Resolution 26-043 …


    Commissioners - Feb. 26, 2026, 3:51 p.m.


  5. Second weekend of Christmas tree recycling scheduled

    Residents can drop off their Christmas trees and burned out holiday lights this weekend today through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot outside the Centralia transfer station at 1411 S. Tower Ave. The event will conclude next weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). Please remove all decorations and tinsel from the trees. Donations will be accepted to support WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter volunteer community outreach programs. Flocked and artificial trees will not be accepted. You may dispose of flocked or artificial trees at the transfer station, where regular fees will apply ($20 minimum for …


    Solid Waste - Sept. 8, 2025, 11:19 a.m.


  6. Payment Center

    Legal Financial Obligations (LFO) The Lewis County Clerk's Office is responsible for accepting legal financial obligation payments from adults convicted of criminal charges in Lewis County Superior Court. Juvenile defendants convicted in Lewis County Juvenile Court also submit payments to the Clerk's Office.SUPERIOR COURT PAYMENTS ONLYPayment methods available for adult LFOs and juvenile fines.OnlineOnline payments may be made using a credit/debit card or an electronic check. Services are provided by Point & Pay, Inc. for a fee of 2.95% ($2.00 minimum).Begin online payment process nowBy PhonePayments may be made by phone using credit/debit cards. Services are provided by Point & …


    Clerk - March 22, 2010, 4:03 p.m.


  7. Tire Recycling Events

    When grant funding becomes available, Lewis County Code Enforcement and Lewis County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Utility Division partner to hold tire recycling events.At these events, passenger and light truck tires will be accepted for free, and the tires can be on or off the rim. Please do not bring tires from businesses, semi-trucks or heavy equipment, as the county is unable to accept them.While there are no special recycling events currently scheduled, Lewis County Transfer Stations in Centralia and Morton do recycle many types of tires for a fee.For more information, please call the Solid Waste Utility …


    Environmental Health - April 29, 2020, 11:17 a.m.


  8. Utility Services

    The Utility Services Division is responsible for establishing, operating, and maintaining public systems for the supply, treatment, and distribution of water and for the collection and treatment of wastewater and stormwater. The Utility division coordinates closely with the Engineering Services' surface water engineer. Currently, Utility Services manages and operates the Vader - Enchanted Valley Water System and the Middle Fork Water Sewer System.Ordinance No. 1265 - Repealing and Replacing LCC Title 13, Public Utilities - Adopted on Feb. 22 , 2016Utility Fee & Rate Schedule approved by Resolution No. 19-289 Vader - Enchanted Valley Water System: Vader-Enchanted Valley Water System …


    Public Works - Feb. 26, 2016, 10:43 a.m.


  9. 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.


  10. Two-Connection

    Wells that serve two dwelling units or small businesses are by definition a Group B Water Supply. However, Lewis County Code 8.55 establishes reduced regulatory requirements for these types of water systems, LCC 8.55.020 (3). If the proposed water supply will serve two connections or less and does not provide water to 25 or more people per day, the following materials and information apply.Do you need help determining what type of well you have/are proposing? See the flow chart below and the requirements for each type of well in LCC 8.55.020 (3) TABLE 1:If the flow chart above said to …


    Environmental Health - Jan. 19, 2021, 12:54 p.m.