Yakima County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed Oct 22, 2026 · Official sources
Civil filing fee
$240
New civil suit · Superior Court
E-filing
Available
Through eFileWA
Deadline: clerk's business hours
Case records
Search online
Free public case search
Filing typeFee
Civil lawsuit$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 Yakima County is lower than most nearby counties (median $290 across 5 nearby counties).

Clerk & court records

Yakima County Clerk (Superior Court Clerk)
Billie A. Maggard
Call the clerk

Courthouses in Yakima County

CivilSmall ClaimsCriminalTraffic

Yakima County District Court, Grandview Branch

Address
1313 W Wine Country Rd, Grandview, 98930
CivilSmall ClaimsCriminalTraffic

Yakima County District Court, Yakima

Address
128 N 2nd St, Ste 217, Yakima, 98901

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Yakima County, Washington is $240.00 (general civil filing, RCW 36.18.020)

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

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

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

    $314.00 (dissolution/legal separation petition)

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

    Yes. E-filing is available through eFileWA.

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

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Yakima County?

    Filings go to the Yakima County Clerk (Superior Court Clerk), located at 128 N. 2nd St, Room 323, Yakima, WA 98901. You can reach the clerk at (509) 574-1430.

Yakima County Superior Court, WA: (509) 574-1430, Hours & $240 Filing Fee | 1Court