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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.
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Record Searches
This information is intended to give a general idea of the cost and requirements for searches. Please call (360) 740-1165 for further information.Legal descriptions in Lewis County can be lengthy. Due to this fact and the possibility of error, we do not read legal descriptions over the phone. To obtain a copy of a legal description or any document recorded in the Auditor's Office, you can either come in to our office or make a request in writing. You may also perform your own online search by clicking here.When you come in to the Auditor's office, our staff will assist …
Auditor - April 28, 2011, 9:32 a.m.
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County seeks applicants for its new Short Term Rentals (STR) Advisory Group
The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is seeking volunteers interested in serving on the newly established Short Term Rentals (STR) Advisory Group.The 11-member group will provide guidance as the county implements its new requirements for short-term rentals. Beginning Jan. 1, anyone with a short-term rental (also known as an Air BnB) in unincorporated Lewis County will be required to register the rental through the county. Owners / operators will have one calendar year to come into compliance. The Advisory Group will explore a range of STR-related topics, such as analyzing permit data, examining the relationship between STRs and …
Commissioners - Dec. 4, 2025, 9:35 a.m.
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History
1845-1847 United States Marshall Joe Meek became the first official Law Enforcement Officer in Lewis County. The northern county boundary was reset at the 49th parallel, the present United States/Canadian Border, in 1846. 1847-1848 John R. Jackson became the 1st elected Sheriff of Lewis County, which had a population of 275 in the first census. The first taxes in Lewis County were also collected, including a poll tax of fifty cents on each male under the age of sixty. 1848-1849 Antonio B. Rabbeson became the 2nd elected Sheriff of Lewis County and Block House was built at Cowlitz Landing for …
Sheriff - Feb. 5, 2016, 3:11 p.m.
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Household Hazardous Waste/Hazo Hut/Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators (CESQG)
Motor Oil and Antifreeze Recycling Customers bringing oil to the Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, are only be permitted to drop off motor oil and antifreeze on Wednesdays and the first and third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., when the Hazo Hut is open. Each customer will be permitted to drop off 5 gallons of motor oil during these times. RCW 70A.224.030 limits each household to depositing 5 gallons of motor oil each day. Please see a flyer for additional community drop-off locations for motor oil. Hazo Hut serves Lewis County residential …
Solid Waste - March 11, 2016, 3:03 p.m.
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Poisonous Weed Alert!
Poison hemlock is not new to Lewis County, however our Weed Control staff have spotted several new infestations popping up this season. If you aren’t already familiar with this toxic & noxious weed, please take the time to learn a few “tricks of the trade.” You don’t want to find yourself fighting a patch of poison hemlock without the appropriate weapons (and safety gear)!Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum), a Class B noxious weed in Washington State, is a widespread toxic biennial plant in the Carrot Family often found along streambanks or drainage ditches, open fields, vacant lots, and along roadsides. Eating …
Weed Control - July 14, 2021, 1:40 p.m.
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Passport Applications
The Lewis County Clerk's Office is authorized by the U.S. Department of State to accept passport applications. Passport applications may be submitted, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Friday.We will attempt to process passport applications for everyone that comes into the office during the hours listed above, but the Clerk's statutory duties take precedence. Due to staffing demands and the increased volume of passport applicants we may not be able to process all applications even for those individuals that arrive during the posted hours.To obtain a passport application, visit the Lewis …
Clerk - April 30, 2015, 2:24 p.m.
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Stewardship Incentive Program Application Opens
The SIP opens today March 1st! Lewis County Noxious Weed Control BoardStewardship Incentive Program IntroductionThe Stewardship Incentive Program is a voluntary “mini” grant program for Lewis County landowners, provided by the Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board (LCNWCB), with the goal of providing financial assistance to landowners in their efforts to control priority noxious weeds, as identified by Lewis County. Through a simple application process, LCNWCB will provide site-specific noxious weed identification, consultation on appropriate control measures, and reimbursement of up to 75% of the cost of approved noxious weed control measures or 100% of the cost of acquiring an …
Weed Control - Feb. 21, 2023, 3:09 p.m.
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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.
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I Believe in Masks - July 2020 Health Beat
For release in July 2020Contact: Ed Mund – 360-740-1227, ed.mund@lewiscountywa.govRachel Wood, M.D., MPH, Lewis County Health OfficerI wear a face mask in public. As a physician for more than 30 years, wearing a mask is no mystery to me, nor are the reasons to wear them. While their purpose is perfectly clear to me, it may not be true for the general public, especially since recommendations related to COVID-19 have changed over time.The label “mask” gets used interchangeably, which encourages confusion. Let’s sort that out first:N95 Respirator: a medical-grade mask that seals on the wearer’s face and designed to prevent …
Public Health - July 9, 2020, 8:26 a.m.
