Kitsap County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed July 2026 · Official sources
Civil filing fee
$40 to $240
New civil suit · Superior Court
E-filing
Available
Through Kitsap County Clerk eFiling
Deadline: clerk's business hours
Case records
Search online
Free public case search
Main courthouse: Kitsap County Courthouse, 614 Division St, Room 202, Port Orchard, WA 98366Clerk counter: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-12:15 PM, 1:15 PM-4:30 PMSource
Filing typeFee
Civil lawsuit$40 to $240
Small claimsVaries, see details
Divorce / family$314

Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing. At $240, the civil filing fee in Kitsap County is lower than most nearby counties (median $290 across 5 nearby counties).

Clerk & court records

Kitsap County Clerk (Superior Court Clerk)
David T. Lewis III
Kitsap County Courthouse · Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-12:15 PM, 1:15 PM-4:30 PM
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Courthouses in Kitsap County

CivilSmall ClaimsCriminalTraffic

Kitsap County District Court

Address
614 Division St, MS 25, Rm 106, Port Orchard, 98366

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Kitsap County, Washington is $240.00 ($200 filing + $40 judicial surcharge)

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

    Small claims heard in Kitsap County District Court, not Superior Court.

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

    $314.00 (dissolution/legal separation petition)

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

    Yes. E-filing is available through Kitsap County Clerk eFiling.

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

    Yes. You can look up cases online at odysseyportal.courts.wa.gov.

  • Where do I file court documents in Kitsap County?

    Filings go to the Kitsap County Clerk (Superior Court Clerk), located at 614 Division St, Room 202, Port Orchard, WA 98366. You can reach the clerk at (360) 337-7164.

Kitsap County Superior Court, WA: (360) 337-7164, Hours & $240 Filing Fee | 1Court