Recorded 6/17/2026
If you need to evict someone (through an unlawful detainer action), you would need to work with the King County Sheriff’s Office if you needed to enforce the writ. This video will help you understand what that involves.
Helpful Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
00:40 – Can I remove a tenant myself?
02:27 – What sorts if cases does the KCSO help with?
03:10 – What does the Sheriff need from me to enforce an eviction? 03:18 – (Sheriff’s Intake Sheet)
03:51 – (Original Writ of Restitution)
04:17 – (Copies of the writ for every tenant)
04:43 – (Language in Writ allowing up to 90 days for enforcement)
05:16 – (Copy of the order issuing the Writ)
05:32 – (Request for storage of personal property)
06:19 – What if I’m evicting an individual from a multi-tenant dwelling?
07:22 – Sheriff’s Mandatory Eviction Data Form
07:49 – Sheriff’s fees
08:27 – Key or access code for common entrances
Links and Downloads:
- Link to Sheriff’s information page, including:
- Eviction Data Form
- Intake Sheet
- Procedures
- Fee information
- RCW 59.18.132