Benton County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Benton County, Oregon.

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07
Civil filing fee
$170
E-filing
Yes for attorneys
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$301

At $170, the civil filing fee in Benton County is about the same as nearby counties (median $170 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Benton County Circuit Court (Oregon Judicial Department, 21st Judicial District)

Chris Westfall (Trial Court Administrator)

120 NW 4th Street, Corvallis, OR 97330
E-FilingYes for attorneys

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Civil Complaint
$170
$170 (claim $10,000 or less), $283 ($10,000-$50,000), $594 ($50,000-$1M); ORS 21.160; eff Jan 1, 2026
Small Claims
$57
$57 (claim $2,500 or less), $102 (over $2,500); ORS 46.570; eff Jan 1, 2026
Divorce / Family
$301
$301 (dissolution/annulment/separation first appearance; ORS 21.155; eff Jan 1, 2026)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to file a civil case in Benton County?

    The civil filing fee in Benton County, Oregon is $170 (claim $10,000 or less), $283 ($10,000-$50,000), $594 ($50,000-$1M); ORS 21.160; eff Jan 1, 2026.

  • What is the small claims filing fee in Benton County?

    $57 (claim $2,500 or less), $102 (over $2,500); ORS 46.570; eff Jan 1, 2026.

  • How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in Benton County?

    $301 (dissolution/annulment/separation first appearance; ORS 21.155; eff Jan 1, 2026)

  • Can I e-file court documents in Benton County?

    Yes. E-filing is available through OJD eFile.

  • Is there a free online case search for Benton County?

    Yes. You can look up cases online at courts.oregon.gov.

  • Where do I file court documents in Benton County?

    Filings go to the Benton County Circuit Court (Oregon Judicial Department, 21st Judicial District), located at 120 NW 4th Street, Corvallis, OR 97330. You can reach the clerk at (541) 243-7850.

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