Whitman County, Washington

Local. Ethical. AI-Integrated. Court-proven affidavits, transparent city-based pricing, and fast, reliable process serving in Pullman, Colfax, and across the rolling hills of the Palouse. 

Licensed, bonded, and insured — with synced booking, real-time dashboards, bodycams, and drones for accountability

Unlike bulk-process outfits or third-party subcontractors, Paper Monkey provides process serving and skip tracing in Whitman County, Washington, with a transparent, city-based rate sheet—no mileage fees, no third-party charges, 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 — Routine Service

No mileage fees. No third-party markups.

Colfax $60 View page ›

Pullman $60 View page ›

Palouse $60 View page ›

Tekoa $85 View page ›

Albion $60 View page ›

Rosalia $85 View page ›

St. John $90 View page ›

Garfield $60 View page ›

Oakesdale $75 View page ›

Colton $85 View page ›

Uniontown $90 View page ›

La Crosse $100 View page ›

Endicott $95 View page ›

Malden $90 View page ›

Farmington $75 View page ›

Steptoe $75 View page ›

Thornton $85 View page ›

Lamont $115 View page ›

Belmont $75 View page ›

Diamond $80 View page ›

Hay $110 View page ›

Hooper $115 View page ›

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Unlisted rural areas of Whitman County are covered —

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Communities Across Whitman County

Whitman County isn’t just Pullman and Colfax—it’s a patchwork of farming towns, rail-line villages, and historic crossroads. From Albion and Endicott to Tekoa, Rosalia, and Uniontown, every community has its own challenges for navigation and service. Smaller settlements such as Diamond, Dusty, and Ewan may not appear on every map, but they matter to us—and we reach them. Whether tucked in the Palouse hills, along the Snake River breaks, or near the Idaho border, Paper Monkey Legal Services ensures complete coverage and dependable process serving throughout Whitman County.

ZIP Codes in Whitman County We Serve

Paper Monkey Legal Services provides process serving and skip tracing across every ZIP code in Whitman County, Washington, including:

• 99017 – Lamont •

• 99033 – Tekoa •

• 99102 – Albion •

• 99104 – Belmont •

• 99111 – Colfax (including Diamond) •

• 99113 – Colton •

• 99125 – Endicott •

• 99128 – Farmington •

• 99130 – Garfield •

• 99136– Hay •

• 99143 – La Crosse •

• 99149 – Malden •

• 99158 – Oakesdale •

• 99161 – Palouse •

• 99163/99164/99165 – Pullman (WSU campus) •

• 99170– Rosalia •

• 99171 – St. John •

• 99174 – Steptoe •

• 99176 – Thornton •

• 99179 – Uniontown •

• 99333 – Hooper •

Included communities under these ZIPs: Albion, Colfax, Colton, Endicott, Farmington, Garfield, La Crosse, Malden, Oakesdale, Palouse, Pullman, Rosalia, St. John, Tekoa, Uniontown, plus rural hamlets such as Steptoe, Thornton, Hay, Diamond, Dusty, Ewan, Chambers, and even historic Elberton.

Edge-case USPS overlap: A handful of rural Whitman County addresses may route through adjacent ZIPs tied to neighboring counties (e.g., 83843/83844 Moscow, ID; 99105 Benge, Adams County). We still cover these—jurisdiction follows the physical location, not the mailing city, and Paper Monkey Legal Services covers the entire Whitman County map.

Whether service is needed in a Pullman apartment complex, a Colfax courthouse district, or a remote farmstead in St. John, Paper Monkey Legal Services delivers fast, ethical, and court-proven process serving across Whitman County.

Service Levels

Routine Service

First attempt within 3–5 days. Includes up to four varied attempts (morning, midday, evening, and weekend if needed). Affidavit/Proof of Service included.

Priority Service

First attempt within 48 hours.

Billed at Routine city rate + $75.

Same-Day RUSH

Same-day process serving (if received by noon) or guaranteed within 24 hours.

Billed at 2× Routine rate.

All services include:

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

Whitman County, Washington

Whitman County, Washington—named for frontier physician Marcus Whitman—unfolds in long, wind-shaped waves across the Palouse. Wheat and lentil farms, rail-line towns, and basalt canyons along the Palouse River have defined travel and commerce here for more than a century. Landmarks like Steptoe Butte and Rock Lake don’t just mark the horizon; they shape how people, goods, and—yes—legal documents move between farms, elevators, and college neighborhoods spread across these hills.

Colfax, the county seat, anchors government and justice at the Whitman County Courthouse, where Superior Court and District Court handle everything from civil filings to criminal matters. Pullman—the largest city and home to Washington State University—creates a distinct legal landscape: student housing, Greek Row, research facilities, and campus offices often use specialized campus ZIPs (99163, 99164, 99165) and have their own access rhythms. The Pullman–Moscow corridor (with Moscow, Idaho, just over the line in Latah County) adds another layer of jurisdictional awareness, where cross-border work and venue questions frequently intersect with service of process.

Beyond those hubs are the rail and farm towns that give Whitman County its character: Albion, Palouse, Garfield, Oakesdale, Tekoa, Rosalia, St. John, Endicott, La Crosse, Malden, Colton, Uniontown, Farmington, and smaller hamlets like Steptoe, Thornton, Hay, Belmont, Diamond, Dusty, Ewan, Johnson, Pine City, Winona, and Chambers. Out here, addresses can straddle section lines, GPS can misroute down private lanes, and cell service can fade along US-195, SR-26, and SR-27. Effective service of process isn’t just a map pin—it’s timing, approach, and local knowledge. Paper Monkey Legal Services combines court-proven affidavits, AI-assisted skip tracing, precise address verification, and transparent city-based pricing to deliver fast, ethical process serving across the Palouse.

Challenges of Process Serving in Whitman County

For attorneys, law firms, and private litigants, the details matter. Service of process in Whitman County isn’t generic—it’s a careful mix of legal precision, campus awareness, and rural navigation. Addresses don’t always match GPS records; WSU campus ZIPs (99163, 99164, 99165) can mislead mapping apps; and multi-unit student housing (Greek Row, dorms, large apartment complexes) often requires unit-level verification and timing that respects building access rules. Out on the Palouse, US-195, SR-26, SR-27, and SR-270 can see closures or delays from winter ice, wind-blown snow, harvest equipment, and construction. Steep grade roads down to the Snake—Wawawai and Steptoe Canyon—can ice over or go dark on cell coverage, turning a simple serve into a logistics problem.

Cross-jurisdictional reality is constant here. Pullman residents work or study in Moscow, Idaho (Latah County), commute through Colfax or Albion, shop in the Lewiston–Clarkston valley, or maintain property on both sides of the state line. Coordinating service across Washington and Idaho—selecting the proper venue, meeting each state’s service rules, and aligning court filing deadlines—is where many national firms stumble. Campus offices and university departments introduce additional wrinkles (limited public hours, internal mail codes, access control), and mailing ZIPs don’t substitute for a valid personal serve.

Paper Monkey Legal Services stands apart by pairing court-proven affidavits with AI-assisted skip tracing, precise address validation, and city-based pricing that reflects real drive time across Pullman, Colfax, and the smaller rail-line and farm towns. We schedule around game days, move-in weekends, graduation, and weather advisories; we plan lawful access routes on rural roads and canyon grades; and we execute serves that comply with Washington and Idaho service rules—from apartments and dormitories to ranches and research facilities. In short: local knowledge + legal precision so your Whitman County service gets done fast, ethical, and enforceable.

Why Attorneys Trust Paper Monkey

Paper Monkey Legal Services is the leading, licensed, bonded, and insured process server in Whitman County, Washington, combining local knowledge with statewide expertise. We regularly serve documents for the Whitman County Superior Court, Whitman County District Court, and the Whitman County Jail, as well as across rural ranches, river valleys, and difficult-to-reach properties.

Our services cover:

• Civil summonses and complaints •

• Subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum •

• Eviction notices and unlawful detainers •

• Cross-jurisdictional process serving between Washington and Idaho •

• Skip tracing and investigative locates for evasive or missing parties •

Because Whitman County sits at the intersection of Washington and Idaho, our team also works with attorneys on cases involving Latah County (ID) and surrounding regions. This borderland dynamic requires more than generic service—it requires judgment, timing, and an affidavit of service that will withstand scrutiny in both states.

Attorneys from Latah, Garfield, and Nez Perce Counties frequently rely on us for complex service needs, knowing that our affidavits are GPS-stamped, chain-of-custody verified, and court-proven. That combination of legal precision and rural logistics is why law firms, landlords, and private litigants trust Paper Monkey to get the job done, every time.

Final Word

Whether your case runs through a Colfax contract dispute, a Pullman–Moscow corridor serve, or a quiet rural skip trace near Malden, Paper Monkey Legal Services delivers fast, ethical, professional process serving across Whitman County, WA. With court-proven affidavits, AI-assisted skip tracing, and true Palouse know-how, we move papers from courthouse to campus—even on game days.

Courthouse Information

Whitman County Superior Court – Colfax

📍400 N Main Street, Ste 210, Colfax, WA 99111
📞 (509) 397-6244

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Whitman County District Court – Colfax

📍400 N Main Street, Colfax, WA 99111
📞(509) 397-6260

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Whitman County District Court – Pullman Branch

📍325 SE Paradise Street, Pullman, WA 99163
📞(509) 332-2065

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Jail & Detention Services

Whitman County Jail
📍411 N Mill Street, Colfax, WA 99111

 📞 (509) 397-5585
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Law Enforcement Agencies

Whitman County Sheriff

📍411 N Mill Street, Colfax, WA 99111
📞 (509) 397-6266
Whitman County Sheriff's Office ›

Why Choose Paper Monkey in Whitman County?

Court-Proven Proof 

Affidavits conform to RCW 4.28.080 and Washington CR 4 (incl. 4(c), 4(d)(2), 4(g)) for Superior Court matters, and CRLJ 4 for District Court. Our servers are registered in Washington under RCW 18.180; registration details appear on proofs when required.

Transparent Pricing

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

No hidden surcharges. No Surprises.

Ethical & Accountable

Every serve is handled directly by licensed, bonded process servers. We never inflate mileage, falsify attempts, or outsource to unvetted third parties. Instead, we provide accurate affidavits, transparent billing, and professional accountability backed by membership in NAPPS and industry best practices.

Technology-Backed

From synced GPS and real-time dashboards to bodycams, dashcams, and aerial drone documentation (where permitted), our technology ensures accountability. Every affidavit is supported by a verified chain of custody that can stand up in any court.

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 strategist and business assistant, the “digital monkey to the paper monkey.” Moxie doesn’t just watch from the sidelines. She powers the next generation of process serving by:

Accelerating skip tracing

with AI-driven data analysis and pattern recognition, locating and verifying defendants faster than traditional methods.

Auditing and syncing GPS data

on every attempt, ensuring affidavits of service are accurate, transparent, and court-admissible.

Integrating dashcams and bodycams

so every service attempt is time-stamped, geo-stamped, and video-verified for maximum accountability.

Automating due diligence reporting

reducing attorney review time and keeping cases on schedule.

Providing drone-supported oversight

(where permitted) to document and secure 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 back-road wheat farm outside Malden, a cross-state skip trace along the Pullman–Moscow corridor, or same-day service at the Whitman County Courthouse in Colfax, Paper Monkey Legal Services has you covered. Our team pairs Palouse-savvy local knowledge with cross-border legal logistics and technology-backed accountability to get the job done—fast, fair, and court-proven.

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Paper Monkey Legal Services — Process Serving, Rewired. Local. Ethical. AI-Integrated.