Whatcom County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Whatcom County, Washington.

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07
Civil filing fee
$240.00
E-filing
Attorneys must e-file
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$314.00

At $240, the civil filing fee in Whatcom County is lower than most nearby counties (median $290 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Whatcom County Clerk (Superior Court Clerk)

Raylene King

311 Grand Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225

Self-Help & Jury

Self-Help Center
E-FilingAttorneys must e-file

Whatcom County Clerk eFiling (Odyssey / WA GR 30) · WA GR 30); self-represented permissive

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Civil Complaint
$240.00
$240.00 (new civil action, WA statutory filing fee)
Small Claims
Small claims heard in Whatcom County District Court, not Superior Court
Divorce / Family
$314.00
$314.00 (dissolution/legal separation petition, WA statutory filing fee)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Whatcom County, Washington is $240.00 (new civil action, WA statutory filing fee)

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

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

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

    $314.00 (dissolution/legal separation petition, WA statutory filing fee)

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

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

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

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Whatcom County?

    Filings go to the Whatcom County Clerk (Superior Court Clerk), located at 311 Grand Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225. You can reach the clerk at (360) 778-5560.

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