Wash. Rev. Code § 62A.3-522

Current through the 2024 Regular Session
Section 62A.3-522 - Notice of dishonor-Affidavit of service by mail

In addition to sending a notice of dishonor to the drawer of the check under RCW 62A.3-520, the person sending notice shall execute an affidavit certifying service of the notice by mail. The affidavit of service by mail must be attached to a copy of the notice of dishonor and must be substantially in the following form:

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BY MAIL

I, . . . . . ., hereby certify that on the . . . . . . day of . . . . . ., 20. . ., a copy of the foregoing Notice was served on . . . . . . by mailing via the United States Postal Service, postage prepaid, at . . . . . ., Washington.

Dated:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

(Signature)

The person enforcing the check shall retain the affidavit with the check but shall file a copy of the affidavit with the clerk of the court in which an action on the check is commenced.

RCW 62A.3-522

2000 c 215 § 2; 1993 c 229 § 69; 1981 c 254 § 3.

Recovery of attorneys' fees-Effective date-1993 c 229: See RCW 62A.11-111 and 62A.11-112.