1. Real Estate Excise Tax

    Processing Deeds in Lewis County Instructions for Processing Deeds in Lewis CountyRecording Fee DistributionBelow is a link to the Washington State Bar Association website where you may obtain blank legal forms for property transfers:Blank Legal FormsDisclaimer: The Treasurer's office cannot advise you on which document to use or how to fill it out, please consult an attorney if you have questions regarding these forms. Real Estate Excise Tax Rules Instructions for REET Affidavit Real Estate Excise Tax Forms Note: Although acceptable in Lewis County, the following Excise tax forms may not be accepted in all counties. Please check with your …


    Treasurer - Jan. 25, 2011, 2:43 p.m.


  2. Physical Education

    Lewis County Juvenile Court believes that physical exercise should be incorporated into everyday life. We strive to educate our youth on how to use their own body weight to get exercise daily.Exercise has proven to help decrease anxiety and depression while improving mood and quality of sleep. Therefore, exercise not only benefits your physical body, but it also influences your mental health in a positive way.Here at Lewis County Juvenile Court, we teach our youth Tabata style workouts. This means there is absolutely no equipment, and they are strictly using their own body weight. We believe that this is beneficial …


    Juvenile Court - Aug. 2, 2021, 11:42 a.m.


  3. Policeman's Helmet

    Impatiens glandulifera Policeman's Helmet - An herbaceous annual that is smooth and hairless. It can range from 3 - 10 feet tall.Leaves: Usually 3 leaves per node and are usually alternate, opposite, or whorled. Leaf shape is oblong to ovate to elliptic. About 6 inches long and sharply toothed margins.Flowers: Flowers bloom from July to September. Irregular flowers that are shaped similar to a British policeman's helmet. Color ranges from white to many shades of pink. Flowers have 5 petals (2 fused), 3 sepals (2 fused), and 5 stamens.Habitat: Partially shade tolerant. Found in lowland, riparian habitats such as moist …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 9:48 a.m.


  4. Scotch Broom

    Cytisus scoparius Scotch Broom - Everyone's favorite noxious weed! A woody perennial shrub that has many branches. Plants can range from 3-10 feet tall.Leaves: Scotch Broom has few leaves. The upper leaves are simple with the lower leaves being 3 parted. Leaves are pointed at each end and can fall early in the year, leaving bare, green stems.Flowers: Flowers bloom from March through June. Typical pea family flowers in shape. Bright yellow in color with 5 petals.Habitat: Typically, can be found along roadsides, in pastures, grasslands, and open areas with recent soil disturbance.Weed Classification: B SelectWhy is it a Noxious …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 9:48 a.m.


  5. Urban Growth Area (UGA) Clean Up Project

    Over time, portions of the existing Urban Growth Area (UGA) boundaries have developed mapping irregularities, split parcels, and boundary inconsistencies. These issues can lead to confusion in land use designations, planning decisions, and long-term growth management. The UGA cleanup effort is designed to correct these discrepancies and ensure the boundaries accurately reflect adopted plans. By improving mapping precision and clarity, this process supports more consistent planning and development decisions moving forward, including future annexation. MaterialsScope of Work2026-03-10 Planning Commission Staff Report & Attachment Get InvolvedThe public is invited to attend an open house on Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 5:00–7:00 …


    Community Development - March 2, 2026, 2:15 p.m.


  6. Learn about county services while playing Passport game at SWW Fair!

    Saddle Up for the Southwest Washington Fair! Eleven county departments, offices, and related agencies have joined forces to bring you the Passport to Lewis County Public Service game. Here's how to play: Pick up a passport upon entry to the fair at the Guest Services Building (the information gazebo), answer questions at 12 Lewis County booths to get your passport stamped for daily prizes and grand prizes at the end of the fair! Visit the featured fair locations between 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. daily, answer the questions, and get your passport stamped. One completed passport per person, per day. …


    Solid Waste - Aug. 12, 2025, 9:56 a.m.


  7. Appliances

    Pay to Recycle at Lewis County Central Transfer Station in Centralia, 1411 S. Tower Avenue or the East Lewis County Transfer Station, 6745 US Hwy 12, MortonAppliances Non-Refrigerated Units:$10.00 each Please pay at scale house prior to dropping off.Washing MachinesDryersOvens/Ranges/StovesHot Water HeatersDish WashersPay to Recycle at Lewis County Central Transfer Station in Centralia, 1411 S. Tower Avenue or the East Lewis County Transfer Station, 6745 US Hwy 12, MortonAppliances Refrigerated Units:$30.00 each Please pay at the scale house prior to dropping off. Doors can be recycled with the units, but the doors must be detached.RefrigeratorsFreezers (doors must be detached)Air Conditioning …


    Solid Waste - Dec. 2, 2024, 4:42 p.m.


  8. Joint hearing to consider the adoption of the draft Lewis County Solid & Hazardous Waste Management Plan update

    The Lewis County Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan, a document required by Washington State law, RCW 70A.205.040. The law mandates each county prepare a comprehensive solid waste management plan, and update it periodically, is nearing its current update phase. With collaboration from the Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory Committee -- an advisory group to the Lewis County Commissioners, each city within Lewis County, and a consulting team from Herrera Environmental, the Lewis County Solid Waste Utility has completed a draft update of the Lewis County Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan. The purpose of the plan is to provide …


    Solid Waste - Feb. 24, 2026, 1:48 p.m.


  9. Tuberculosis Program

    The goal of the Tuberculosis Program is to stop the spread of tuberculosis. This is done through targeted testing, early diagnosis and treatment. What services are provided by the Health Department? We provide knowledgeable and compassionate case management to people diagnosed with tuberculosis that do not have insurance or a primary care provider.We conduct contact investigations to ensure that people who have been exposed to tuberculosis are offered appropriate screening.We provide consultation to health care providers in the community.Services are confidential.Cost is not a barrier for treatment.Interpreters are available upon request at no charge to the client. Where can I …


    Public Health - April 29, 2015, 9:43 a.m.


  10. 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.