Adams County, Washington

Adams County, Washington, established in 1883 and named after President John Adams, stretches across golden wheat fields, irrigation canals, and rail lines that have defined its economy for over a century. Ritzville, the county seat, has long been a hub for both agriculture and law, with the Adams County Superior Court presiding from its historic courthouse on Broadway Avenue. Meanwhile, Othello, Lind, Washtucna, and smaller rural communities form the backbone of the county’s identity, each bringing its own geography and logistical quirks to the table.

For attorneys, law firms, and private litigants, these quirks matter. Service of process in Adams County isn’t generic—it’s local science. Addresses may not show up on GPS, rural residents often split time between multiple properties, and agricultural shifts can make locating defendants a challenge during planting or harvest. Knowing when crews change shifts in Othello’s irrigation districts, or where a gravel road in Lind really leads, can mean the difference between a delayed case and a judgment that proceeds on schedule.

Paper Monkey Legal Services is the leading, licensed, bonded, and insured process server in Adams County, Washington, combining local knowledge with statewide legal expertise. We regularly serve for the Adams County Superior Court and District Courts in Ritzville and Othello, the Adams County Jail, and across unincorporated areas where defendants may be harder to track. Our team handles civil summons and complaints, subpoenas, small-claims filings, and cross-jurisdictional work that involves Franklin, Grant, or Whitman Counties. That combination of legal precision and rural logistics is why attorneys trust us to get the job done, every time.

Unlike bulk-process outfits or third-party subcontractors, Paper Monkey maintains a transparent, city-based rate sheet for Adams County, with no mileage fees and no surprise charges. Each Affidavit/Proof of Service we produce is court-admissible under RCW 4.28.080 and Washington Superior Court Civil Rule 4 (including CR 4(c), 4(d)(2), and 4(g)), GPS-verified, and backed by a chain of custody that stands up in any courtroom.

Transparent, City-Based Rates

No mileage fees. No third-party markups.

Ritzville $145 View page ›

Othello $165 View page ›

Lind $150 View page ›

Washtucna $120 View page ›

Hatton $145 View page ›

Benge $120 View page ›

Cunningham $150 View page ›

Marengo $140 View page ›

Paha $150 View page ›

Ralston $140 View page ›

Marcellus $140 View page ›

Schrag $140 View page ›

Not listed?

Unlisted rural areas are covered — request a custom quote.

Additional Communities:

We also cover smaller unincorporated towns, rural settlements, and historic communities in Adams County, including Marcellus, Tokio, Taunton, Keystone, Servia, Rockwell, and other rural addresses. Many of these areas are routed through nearby ZIP/postal hubs in Ritzville, Lind, Washtucna, or Othello. If you don’t see your town listed, request a custom quote—Paper Monkey Legal Services ensures full coverage across Adams County.

ZIP Codes in Adams County We Serve

Paper Monkey Legal Services provides process serving and skip tracing

across every ZIP code in Adams County, Washington, including:

99105 – Benge

99169 – Ritzville

99327 – Cunningham / Othello routing

99332 – Hatton / Othello routing

99341 – Lind

99344 – Othello / Hatton

99371 – Washtucna

Unincorporated communities such as Marengo, Paha, Ralston, Marcellus, Tokio, Taunton, Keystone, Servia, and Rockwell are also fully covered through their nearest ZIP hub.

Whether your documents need to be served in a 99169 farmstead, a 99344 irrigation district, or a rural 99327 postal route, Paper Monkey Legal Services has it handled.

Service Levels

Routine Service

First attempt in 3–5 days. Includes a minimum of four (4) attempts.

Affidavit/Proof of Service included.

Priority Service

First attempt within 48 hours. Routine city rate + $75.

Same-Day RUSH

Served same day if received by noon (or within 24 hrs.). 2× Routine rate.

All services include:

First Thirty (30) pages printing

Minimum Four (4) service attempts

GPS-stamped Affidavit of Service

Optional notarization if required

Add-ons available:

Skip Tracing, Enhanced Due Diligence Affidavits,

Stakeouts, Court Filings, Field Services

Courthouse Information

Adams County Superior Court – Ritzville
📍 210 W Broadway Ave, Ritzville, WA 99169
📞 (509) 659‑3271

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Adams County District Court – Ritzville
📍 210 W Broadway Ave, Suite 305, Ritzville, WA 99169
📞(509) 659-1002

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Adams County District Court – Othello Branch
📍 425 E Main St, Othello, WA 99344
📞 (509) 488‑3935
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Jail & Detention Services

Adams County Jail
📍 210 W Broadway Ave, Ritzville, WA 99169
📞 (509) 659‑1122
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Law Enforcement Agencies

Adams County Sheriff
📍 210 W Broadway Ave, Ritzville, WA 99169
📞 (509) 659‑1122
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Why Choose Paper Monkey

in Adams County?

Court-Proven Proof 

Affidavits/Proofs of Service compliant with RCW 4.28.080

and CR 4 (including CR 4(c) By Whom Served,

CR 4(d)(2) Personal Service in State, CR 4(g) Return/Proof).

Transparent Pricing

City-based rates, published online. No mileage fees. No Surprises.

Ethical & Accountable

Member of NAPPS, bound by national standards.

We never falsify attempts, inflate mileage,

or subcontract to unvetted third parties.

Technology-Backed

Synced GPS, Bodycams, Dashcams,

Aerial Drone Footage (when permitted),

and AI-verified chain of custody for defensible service.

Technology & Moxie: Process Serving, Rewired

Most process servers in Washington still operate like it’s 1995—manual logs, phone calls, and affidavits typed on carbon paper. Paper Monkey Legal Services is very different. At the center of that difference is Moxie —  our in-house AI business assistant and “digital monkey to the paper monkey.” Moxie doesn’t just watch from the sidelines. She:

Accelerates skip tracing

with AI-driven data matching and pattern recognition,

locating defendants faster and more accurately than traditional methods.

Audits and syncs GPS data

on every attempt, ensuring affidavits are courtroom-defensible.

Integrates dashcams and bodycams

so every serve is time-stamped, geo-stamped, and video-verified.

Dashcam footage is synced with attempt logs for maximum transparency.

Automates due diligence reporting

saving attorneys hours of review time.

Works alongside our drone observation tools

to provide safe, modern oversight for high-risk or evasive serves.

This isn’t gimmickry—it’s accountability

Every affidavit you receive is AI-audited, GPS-verified, and supported with synchronized photo and video evidence—giving your case maximum defensibility if service is challenged.

This is why we say:

“Process Serving, Rewired. Local. Ethical. AI-Integrated.”

Whether it’s a hard-to-find defendant in Hatton, skip tracing in Ritzville, same-day process serving in Othello, or jail service in the middle of harvest season, we’ve got you. Paper Monkey Legal Services combines rural logistics, legal know-how, and a whole lot of grit to get the job done—fast, fair, and always by the book.

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