Support Services Division

The Support Services Division is committed to providing public services to Lincoln County's community members, cooperating agencies, and a variety of external entities with the highest level of integrity, efficiency, and compassion.

Civil Information

The Civil Division is responsible for booking, filing, serving and enforcing court orders and a variety of other documents issued by the courts. Examples of civil papers include:

  • Small claim notices
  • Writs of garnishment
  • Evictions
  • Restraining orders
  • Foreclosures of real or personal property

Staff also seize and sell real or personal property as ordered by the courts and ensure enforcement of Orders of Assistance for the custody of children.

Civil Division staff who are trained in civil process ensure that all court orders are processed in accordance with Oregon law and the Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure. After ensuring the papers are complete, a sheriff's deputy delivers the documents to the person named on the paper, or if the law allows, to a responsible party. When court orders and executions are received civil staff arrange enforcement.

The Civil Division also processes and serves criminal subpoenas for the District Attorney and criminal defense attorneys.

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Service Fees

Generally, there is a fee charged to process and serve civil papers. State law or county ordinance sets the fee that is charged for our services. Checks or money orders for fees should be made payable to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office.

Type of DocumentNumber of PartiesFee
Notice Process (Such as summons and complaint, divorces documents, Small Claim notices, Notices of Restitution, etc.) For more than two parties at an address, the fee increases to $28 per person.1 to 2 Parties (same address)$50
Notice Process (Such as summons and complaint, divorces documents, Small Claim notices, Notices of Restitution, etc.) For more than two parties at an address, the fee increases to $28 per person.3 Parties (same address)$84
Notice Process (Such as summons and complaint, divorces documents, Small Claim notices, Notices of Restitution, etc.) For more than two parties at an address, the fee increases to $28 per person.4 Parties (same address)$112
Writs of GarnishmentN/A$25
Enforcement Actions Minimum Fee (Fees vary by the type of enforcement action, so please call to verify)N/A$89
Conveyance of Real Property (Deed, etc.)N/A$56


See the Sheriff's Office Fee Schedule (PDF).

Mailing Papers for Service

Papers for service or enforcement should be mailed to the:
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
Civil Division
225 W Olive Street
Room 203
Newport, OR 97365

Papers and instructions mailed should include:

  • A signed and completed civil service request form: Instructions to Sheriff - General (PDF) or Instructions to Sheriff - Eviction Documents (PDF)
  • Appropriate copies (or certified true copies) as required for service.
  • Appropriate copies (or originals) as required for return to court.
  • Name and address of person(s) to be served and any other information that would be helpful such as vehicle driven, place of employment.
  • Check or money order in the correct amount to cover service fee (papers will not be served or processed without the service fee).
  • Self-addressed stamped envelope. (In most cases, Oregon law requires the Sheriff make their return directly to the court. The Sheriff's Office will mail a copy of the return to you if the appropriate envelope has been provided.)

For Legal Advice, Contact an Attorney

By law, the Support Services Division is not permitted to give legal advice. Please consult an attorney for any legal guidance. You may also wish to contact the Oregon State Bar Tel-Law line at 503-620-0222 or Web-Law for general legal information.