Washington County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed July 2026 · Official sources
Civil filing fee
$164.50 to $265.50
New civil suit · Circuit Court
E-filing
Required
Through Wisconsin Circuit Court eFiling
Same-day deadline: 11:59 PM
Case records
Search online
Free public case search
Filing typeFee
Civil lawsuit$164.50 to $265.50
Small claims$94.50
Divorce / family$184.50 to $194.50

Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing. At $266, the civil filing fee in Washington County is about the same as nearby counties (median $266 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk & court records

Washington County Clerk of Circuit Court
Sherry Coykendall
Call the clerk
Jury service
(262) 365-5133

Courthouses in Washington County

CivilCriminalFamilySmall ClaimsEvictionTrafficJuvenile

Washington County Circuit Court

Address
432 E Washington St, West Bend, 53095
Probate

Washington County Circuit Court, Probate (Register in Probate)

Address
484 Rolfs Ave, Rm 3151, West Bend, 53095

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Washington County, Wisconsin is $265.50 total for civil action seeking money judgment over $10,000 (filing fee $75 + court support surcharge + jury fee); $164.50 for no money judgment. Statewide schedule, eff. 2026.

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

    $94.50 total (statewide schedule, eff. 2026)

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

    $184.50 divorce without support/maintenance request; $194.50 with support (statewide schedule, eff. 2026)

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

    Yes. E-filing is available through Wisconsin Circuit Court eFiling. It is mandatory for attorneys.

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

    Yes. You can look up cases online at wcca.wicourts.gov.

  • Where do I file court documents in Washington County?

    Filings go to the Washington County Clerk of Circuit Court, located at 484 Rolfs Avenue Room 3151, West Bend WI, WI 53090. You can reach the clerk at (262) 335-4341.

Washington County Circuit Court, WI: (262) 335-4341, Hours & $265.50 Filing Fee | 1Court