Local Coverage
Washington County, Maine is served by its Superior Court in Machias. Our local agents are familiar with this court's filing requirements and can execute personal service, substitute service, or skip tracing anywhere in Washington County, returning a sworn proof of service that meets Maine's evidentiary standard.
Service Methods Available
Direct, in-hand delivery of the summons and complaint to the named party at any address within Washington County, the primary and most reliable method of service.
Start personal service in Washington County →Where personal service proves impractical after reasonable attempts, Maine's rules permit substitute service on a qualifying adult at the defendant's residence or place of business within Washington County.
Discuss substitute service eligibility →When a defendant can't be located at a known address, our investigative team conducts a documented search across Washington County to establish a current, serviceable address.
Request a locate investigation →Local Court Directory
Superior Court
85 Court Street, Machias, ME 04654
(207) 822-4146
M-F: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Visit court website →Common Questions
Civil matters in Washington County are handled by the Maine Superior Court in Machias — see the Local Court Directory above for exact address and contact information.
Yes, our network covers all of Washington County, Maine.
A sworn affidavit of service documenting when, where, and how the documents were delivered, meeting Maine's evidentiary standard.
Talk to our team about service of process in Washington County, Maine.