Columbia County Court Information

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

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-26
Civil filing fee
$170
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$301

At $170, the civil filing fee in Columbia County is lower than most nearby counties (median $205 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Columbia County Circuit Court

Toria Fraser (Trial Court Administrator)

230 Strand Street, St. Helens, OR 97051
Civil Complaint
$170
$170 (amount claimed $10,000 or less); tiered up to $1,178 by amount claimed
Small Claims
$57
$57 (claim $2,500 or less); $102 (claim more than $2,500)
Divorce / Family
$301
$301 (dissolution of marriage, annulment, or separation)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Columbia County, Oregon is $170 (amount claimed $10,000 or less); tiered up to $1,178 by amount claimed.

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

    $57 (claim $2,500 or less); $102 (claim more than $2,500)

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

    $301 (dissolution of marriage, annulment, or separation)

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

    Yes. E-filing is available through OJD eFile.

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

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Columbia County?

    Filings go to the Columbia County Circuit Court, located at 230 Strand Street, St. Helens, OR 97051. You can reach the clerk at 503-397-2327.

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