Yamhill County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed July 2026 · Official sources
Civil filing fee
$170 to $283
New civil suit · Circuit Court
E-filing
Available
Through Oregon eCourt / File & Serve
Same-day deadline: 11:59 PM
Case records
Search online
Free public case search
Filing typeFee
Civil lawsuit$170 to $283
Small claims$57 to $102
Divorce / family$301

Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing. At $170, the civil filing fee in Yamhill County is about the same as nearby counties (median $170 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk & court records

Yamhill County Circuit Court (25th Judicial District)
Mandi Montgomery (Trial Court Administrator)
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Courthouses in Yamhill County

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Yamhill County Circuit Court

Address
535 NE 5th St (Yamhill County Courthouse), McMinnville, 97128

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Yamhill County, Oregon is $170 for claims $10,000 or less; $283 for claims over $10,000 and less than $50,000 (Oregon statewide Circuit Court Fee Schedule, eff. 2026-01-01)

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

    $57 for claims $2,500 or less; $102 for claims over $2,500 (eff. 2026-01-01)

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

    $301 first appearance filing fee for dissolution of marriage, ORS 21.155(1) (eff. 2026-01-01)

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

    Yes. E-filing is available through Oregon eCourt.

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

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Yamhill County?

    Filings go to the Yamhill County Circuit Court (25th Judicial District), located at 535 NE 5th Street, McMinnville, OR 97128. You can reach the clerk at (503) 434-7530.

Yamhill County Circuit Court, OR: (503) 434-7530, Hours & $170 Filing Fee | 1Court