WAC 230-17-035   When service of notices, orders, and documents is complete.  Service of notices and other documents is complete when served by:

     (1) Personal service - which means actual, physical delivery to:

     (a) The person; or

     (b) The designated agent of the person; or

     (c) Anyone over the age of eighteen residing at the residence of:

     (i) The person; or

     (ii) A corporate officer; or

     (d) If represented, the attorney representing the person.

     (2) Mail - which means deposit in the United States mail with proper postage and properly addressed; service is complete on the third day after mailing, excluding the date of mailing; or

     (3) Telefacsimile (fax) - which means faxing to the commission's legal division, with confirmation of the transmission, and the same day deposit of a copy of the faxed document in the United States mail, with proper postage and properly addressed; service is complete on the third day after mailing, excluding the date of mailing; or

     (4) Commercial parcel delivery service - which means delivery to the parcel delivery service, when properly addressed and all charges are paid.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. 07-21-156 (Order 615), § 230-17-035, filed 10/24/07, effective 1/1/08.]