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Served 123 LLC handles end-to-end subpoena domestication throughout Washington State under the UIDDA — RCW 5.51.010 et seq., adopted July 26, 2009 — filing with the Clerk of the Superior Court across all 39 Washington counties. Every filing requires a mandatory sworn attestation under penalty of perjury regarding protected health care services. Washington's Shield Law (RCW 7.115) requires court review of any subpoena touching reproductive or gender-affirming care. ~$20 filing fee. CR 45 service. From King County (Seattle) and Pierce County to Spokane and all 39 counties statewide.
Under RCW 5.51.020(1)(b), every request for issuance of a Washington subpoena must include a sworn attestation made under penalty of perjury stating whether the subpoena seeks documents, information, or testimony related to protected health care services lawful in Washington. This applies to all subpoenas — not just health care matters. A false attestation carries a statutory penalty of $10,000 per violation and submits the attester to Washington court jurisdiction. Served 123 LLC prepares this attestation on every Washington order.
Under RCW 5.51.020(1)(b), every request for issuance of a Washington State subpoena — regardless of subject matter — must include a sworn attestation made under penalty of perjury stating whether the subpoena seeks documents, information, or testimony related to protected health care services (reproductive or gender-affirming care) that are lawful in Washington. This is not optional and is not limited to health care cases. If the attestation is intentionally false and the subpoena did seek protected health care information, a statutory penalty of $10,000 per violation applies, and the attester automatically submits to Washington court jurisdiction. Served 123 LLC prepares this attestation as a standard component of every Washington order — no additional instructions needed.
Washington's Shield Law prohibits Washington businesses and providers from cooperating with out-of-state efforts to impose liability for reproductive or gender-affirming health care that is lawful in Washington. When a subpoena seeks protected health care information, the court must actively review the filing and shall not issue — and shall quash — the subpoena unless narrow exceptions apply: (a) a tort, contract, or statutory claim that could exist under Washington law, brought by or for the person whose care is at issue; or (b) a contract claim brought by a party with a contractual relationship with that person. Subpoenas targeting Washington health care providers for reproductive or gender-affirming care records face mandatory judicial review before issuance and may be refused entirely.
Washington adopted the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act on July 26, 2009, codified at RCW 5.51.010 et seq. Under RCW 5.51.020, a party submits the foreign subpoena to the Clerk of the Superior Court in the county where discovery is sought. The clerk promptly issues a Washington subpoena upon receipt. Filing does not constitute an appearance in Washington courts, and no pro hac vice admission is required for UIDDA issuance.
Washington has two procedural features that distinguish it from most other UIDDA states. First, every filing — regardless of subject matter — must include a mandatory sworn attestation under penalty of perjury per RCW 5.51.020(1)(b). Second, Washington's Shield Law (RCW 7.115) requires the court to review and, in most cases, refuse to issue any subpoena seeking protected health care information related to reproductive or gender-affirming care. The filing fee is approximately ~$20 per subpoena, varying slightly by county.
Once issued, the Washington subpoena is served per CR 45 of the Washington Superior Court Civil Rules, and Washington's discovery rules CR 26 through 37 apply. A Washington resident may be required to give a deposition only in the county where the person resides, is employed, or regularly transacts business. A non-Washington resident may be required to appear in the county where the subpoena was served or within 40 miles of that location.
Amazon HQ, Microsoft, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Starbucks, Costco, Alaska Airlines — highest UIDDA subpoena volume in Washington by a wide margin
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Port of Tacoma, MultiCare Health System — major military, logistics, and health care subpoena hub
Boeing's 787 assembly plant in Everett — one of the largest buildings in the world; aerospace supply chain and employment litigation subpoena demand
Eastern Washington's commercial and healthcare hub — Providence Health, MultiCare Deaconess; second largest metro market in Washington
Portland metro border county — major logistics, manufacturing, and healthcare subpoena demand from Oregon and Washington cross-border litigation
Served 123 LLC files and serves in all 39 Washington counties statewide — from the Puget Sound metro to Eastern Washington's agricultural and energy corridors
From intake to affidavit — mandatory attestation prepared, Shield Law review, Superior Court Clerk filing with ~$20 fee advanced, and CR 45 service across all 39 counties.
Use the order form at the top of this page or email info@served123.com. Include the originating state, the Washington county where the recipient is located, and your foreign subpoena PDF. Note whether the subpoena involves any health care, reproductive care, or gender-affirming care information — this affects Shield Law review. For deposition subpoenas, include the proposed location so we can verify the county-of-residence rule.
Served 123 LLC prepares the sworn attestation required under RCW 5.51.020(1)(b) — made under penalty of perjury — stating whether the subpoena seeks documents, information, or testimony related to protected health care services lawful in Washington. This attestation must accompany every filing regardless of subject matter. Submitting a false attestation carries a statutory penalty of $10,000 per violation and submits the attester to Washington court jurisdiction.
If the subpoena involves health care records, reproductive care, or gender-affirming care, we assess Shield Law compliance under RCW 7.115 before filing. The court is required to review such subpoenas and shall not issue — and shall quash — any subpoena seeking protected health care information unless one of the narrow statutory exceptions applies. We will advise you of the Shield Law risk before proceeding with any health care-related subpoena.
We prepare the Washington subpoena incorporating all terms of the foreign subpoena and listing the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all counsel of record and unrepresented parties per RCW 5.51.020. The WA subpoena must also reflect the proper county — the county where the witness resides, is employed, or regularly transacts business (for WA residents), or the county of service (for non-WA residents).
We confirm the current filing fee with the Superior Court Clerk in the correct Washington county (~$20, varies by county), advance it, and file the foreign subpoena, the prepared Washington subpoena, and the sworn attestation. The clerk promptly issues the Washington subpoena upon receipt. Filing does not constitute an appearance in Washington courts.
We coordinate service of the issued Washington subpoena per CR 45 of the Washington Superior Court Civil Rules. Witness fees — one day's attendance plus mileage — are tendered at service if demanded by the witness under RCW 2.40. Served 123 LLC covers all 39 Washington counties for service — from King, Pierce, and Snohomish in the Puget Sound metro to Spokane, Yakima, and the Eastern Washington corridor.
You receive a signed affidavit of service confirming full compliance with Washington's UIDDA, mandatory attestation, and CR 45 service requirements — ready for immediate filing in your originating state court.
RCW 5.51 and related Washington statutes governing every Washington State subpoena domestication — including the mandatory attestation and Shield Law.
| Authority | Subject | Key Provision |
|---|---|---|
| RCW 5.51.010 | Definitions & Adoption | Adopted July 26, 2009; definitions — "foreign jurisdiction," "foreign subpoena," "person," "state," "subpoena" |
| RCW 5.51.020(1)(a) | Issuance — Submission | Submit foreign subpoena to Clerk of Superior Court in county of discovery; filing ≠ appearance; no pro hac vice required; clerk promptly shall issue WA subpoena |
| RCW 5.51.020(1)(b) | Mandatory Attestation | Every filing must include sworn attestation under penalty of perjury — states whether subpoena seeks protected health care information; $10,000/violation for false attestation; attester submits to WA jurisdiction |
| RCW 5.51.020(4) / RCW 7.115 | Shield Law Review | Court shall review and shall not issue (and shall quash) subpoenas for protected health care information unless narrow tort/contract exceptions apply |
| RCW 5.51.030 | Service | Service per CR 45 — Washington Superior Court Civil Rules; CR 26–37 apply to all UIDDA subpoenas |
| RCW 2.40 / RCW 5.56.010 | Witness Fees | One day's attendance + mileage; demanded at time of service by witness if requested |
| RCW 70.02.060 | Health Info Notice | Washington providers must give patients 14 days' advance notice before disclosing health information in response to a subpoena |
| RCW 5.51.050 | Motions | Applications to quash/enforce/modify → Superior Court in county of discovery; WA rules and statutes govern |
*~$20 filing fee varies by county. Served 123 LLC confirms current fee with each Superior Court Clerk before filing. All 39 Washington counties covered. False attestation under RCW 5.51.020(1)(b) carries a $10,000/violation statutory penalty.
End-to-end Washington UIDDA handling — mandatory attestation, Shield Law review, Superior Court Clerk filing with fee advanced, and CR 45 service across all 39 counties.
Sworn attestation under penalty of perjury prepared and filed on every Washington order per RCW 5.51.020(1)(b) — regardless of subject matter. No additional instructions needed from you.
Health care, reproductive care, and gender-affirming care subpoenas assessed against RCW 7.115 before filing. We advise on issuance risk so you can make informed decisions before proceeding.
Washington subpoena incorporating all terms of the foreign subpoena and counsel/party contacts — with proper county identification reflecting deposition location rules for WA and non-WA residents.
We file with the Clerk of the Superior Court in the correct WA county and advance the ~$20 filing fee. Clerk mandated to promptly issue — no court order, no judge, no pro hac vice required.
Service per Washington Superior Court Civil Rule 45 — all 39 WA counties. From the Puget Sound metro (King, Pierce, Snohomish) to Spokane, Yakima, Clark, and Eastern Washington counties.
Signed affidavit confirming full UIDDA and CR 45 compliance — including attestation confirmation — ready for filing in your originating state court.
All major subpoena types under Washington's UIDDA and CR 45 — with mandatory attestation and Shield Law review across all 39 counties.
Commands personal testimony. WA resident: county of residence/employment/business only. Non-WA resident: county of service or within 40 miles. Mandatory attestation included. Witness fees tendered at service if demanded. CR 45 service. All 39 counties.
Compels production of documents, records, or ESI. Mandatory attestation included. CR 26–37 discovery rules apply. Shield Law review required if health records are involved. Filed in county where records are held.
King County (Seattle) hosts Amazon, Microsoft, Boeing, Starbucks, Costco, Alaska Airlines, and hundreds of major technology and corporate entities — the highest concentration of UIDDA subpoena targets in the Pacific Northwest. Corporate records, executive depositions, and ESI subpoenas across King and neighboring counties.
Boeing's commercial airplane production spans King and Snohomish counties — with the Everett 787 facility and Renton 737 MAX facility generating substantial supply chain, product liability, and employment litigation subpoena demand from out-of-state practitioners.
From Seattle's technology corridor and Boeing's aerospace plants to Spokane's healthcare systems and Clark County's Portland metro cross-border litigation — Served 123 LLC handles subpoena domestication across all 39 Washington counties with mandatory attestation and CR 45 service on every order.
Out-of-state attorneys requiring discovery from Washington witnesses, technology companies, aerospace manufacturers, and health care providers — mandatory attestation and Shield Law review included on every order across all 39 counties.
Amazon, Microsoft, Boeing, Starbucks, Costco — King County is one of the most active interstate subpoena jurisdictions in the country. Corporate records, executive depositions, and ESI subpoenas handled with mandatory attestation on every filing.
Boeing's commercial airplane facilities in Everett (Snohomish County) and Renton (King County) — product liability, supply chain disputes, and employment matters targeting Boeing and its Washington supplier network.
UW Medicine, Providence Health, MultiCare, Virginia Mason — Washington's major health systems generate substantial medical records subpoena demand. Shield Law review and 14-day patient notice requirements assessed on every health care order.
Claims teams needing Washington deposition testimony, medical records, and accident subpoenas — mandatory attestation, Shield Law review, and CR 45 service coordination across all 39 counties.
Legal support firms outsourcing Washington UIDDA domestication — we handle attestation, Shield Law review, WA subpoena preparation, Superior Court Clerk filing with fee advanced, and CR 45 service across all 39 counties.
The most common questions about domesticating subpoenas in Washington State — including the mandatory attestation, Shield Law, deposition location rules, and the 14-day health information notice.
