1. Fee Schedule

    During the 2025 legislative session, the Washington State Legislature passed HB 1858 which increases the recording fee to $301.00 for recording an assignment, substitution, or appointment of trustee. SHB 1498 was also passed increasing the marriage license fee by $100.00.Click here to view the fee schedule that went into effect on July 27, 2025.Click here to view a breakdown of how the fees are distributed


    Auditor - Oct. 9, 2015, 8:04 a.m.

  2. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    What is a Public Record? A “Public Record” means any writing containing information relating to the conduct of government or the performance of any governmental or proprietary function prepared, owned, used, or retained by The County regardless of physical form or characteristics. Records created or received by employees using privately-owned devices only qualify as public record if the employee was acting within the scope of employment when the record was created or received, or when the record is subsequently used for a County purpose. How do I request records from Lewis County? Lewis County utilizes a web-based Records Center, Gov …


    Public Records - April 16, 2018, 3:38 p.m.

  3. Notice of intent to lease the Central Transfer Station to the Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District #1.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Dec. 30, 2022, 4:28 p.m.

  4. Reval Notices Mailed

    Watch for revaluation notices to be mailed to the owners of property in Centralia, Pe Ell, Rochester and Oakville


    Assessor - July 7, 2010, 1:24 p.m.

  5. Weed Board Vacancy

    The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board currently has an expiration of a term of office on its five-member board. The vacancies occur in: Weed District Two which includes the communities of: Centralia, Chehalis and District Five including the communities of: Glenoma, Randle and Packwood. The Board positions are four-year terms that shall be filled by a person engaged in agricultural practices. Noxious Weed Control Board positions are non-paid, volunteer positions. Duties of the Board include adoption of the County Weed list and providing direction for Weed Board programs. Persons interested in appointment to the Board shall make a written …


    Weed Control - Dec. 9, 2015, 9:18 a.m.

  6. Adopt-A-Road Program

    Let’s keep Lewis County clean!The Lewis County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Utility Adopt-A-Road Program is now available for for community groups or like-minded friends and neighbors to pick up litter along county roads. This program was approved by Lewis County Commissioners in mid-August, and is now ready to get Lewis County residents, businesses and community groups signed up to keep our road clean. Organizations and individuals can submit an application to adopt a section of road to clean at least four times a year, or sign up for a one-time clean up of community, neighborhood, or park.Once an …


    Solid Waste - April 5, 2019, 4:36 p.m.

  7. Adopt-A-Road Program

    Let’s keep Lewis County clean!The Lewis County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Utility Adopt-A-Road Program is now available for for community groups or like-minded friends and neighbors to pick up litter along county roads. This program was approved by Lewis County Commissioners in mid-August, and is now ready to get Lewis County residents, businesses and community groups signed up to keep our road clean. Organizations and individuals can submit an application to adopt a section of road to clean at least four times a year, or sign up for a one-time clean up of community, neighborhood, or park.Once an …


    Solid Waste - April 5, 2019, 4:36 p.m.

  8. Agenda - Weed Board, Meeting and Public Hearing February 12, 2019

    The agenda as follows: Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 12, 2019, 4:00 PM Lewis County Courthouse, Basement level 351 NW North Street, Chehalis, WA Call to Order Adoption of Minutes Introduction of Guests Coordinators Report Public Hearing Policy


    Weed Control - Jan. 24, 2019, 7:38 a.m.

  9. Vader - Enchanted Valley Water System Fees/Rates Adopted

    The BOCC adopted fees and rates at the hearing on Monday, March 21 at the commissioners' meeting room at the Historic Courthouse. Please view the Fees & Rates Document by visiting our Utility Services page and get additional information about the Vader - Enchanted Valley Water System.


    Public Works - May 10, 2011, 11:05 a.m.

  10. 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.