Search Snohomish County Civil Court Records
Snohomish County civil court records are maintained by the County Clerk in Everett and are available online through the Odyssey Portal and the Washington State Digital Archives.
Snohomish County Court Quick Facts
- County Seat: Everett
- Superior Court Address: 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, M/S 605, Room M206, Everett, WA 98201
- Phone: (425) 388-3466
- Email: contact.clerk@snoco.org
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Non-Certified Copies: $0.50 per page
- Electronic Copies: $0.25 per page
- Certified Copies: $5.00 first page, $1.00 each additional
- Audio Recordings: $25.00 per hearing date
- Online Access: Free through Odyssey Portal and Digital Archives
How to Search Snohomish County Civil Records Online
The Odyssey Portal at odysseyportal.courts.wa.gov is the main online tool for Snohomish County civil court records. Search by party name, case number, or attorney. The portal shows case type, filing date, parties, and document lists. Access is free and available at all hours.
Washington Courts case search at dw.courts.wa.gov covers Superior Court and District Court records statewide. This is helpful if you need to check multiple counties or are not sure where a case was filed.
Snohomish County also has a dedicated resource through the Washington State Digital Archives at digitalarchives.wa.gov. The archives hold case files from 1950 to present, covering civil, criminal, domestic relations, and probate matters. The collection contains over 21 million records. New records transfer to the Digital Archives within two business days of filing at the Clerk's office. Case documents are not previewable online, so contact the county clerk before ordering if you have questions about content. Sealed and confidential records are not available through this system.
In-Person Access at the Courthouse
The Clerk's office is at 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, Room M206, in Everett. Staff are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Public access terminals in the office let you view records at no charge. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID if you need to request any sealed or confidential records, as those must be handled in person.
A Copy Request Form is required when asking for documents to be reproduced. For documents not available online, you must submit your request directly to the Clerk's office. Paper copies cost $0.50 per page. Electronic copies are $0.25 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each page after. Audio recordings of hearings are available at $25.00 per hearing date, though not all hearings are recorded. Some are handled by a traditional court reporter, some are recorded electronically, and some are not recorded at all. Ask the Clerk's office to confirm availability before ordering.
Requesting Records by Mail or Email
Mail requests go to Snohomish County Superior Court Clerk, 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, M/S 605, Room M206, Everett, WA 98201. Include the case name, case number, and the specific documents you need. For email requests, write to contact.clerk@snoco.org. Be specific about what you need so staff can locate the file without delay.
For records not found online, the Clerk's office is the only way to get copies. If you are unsure whether a case file is public or restricted, contact the office first. Domestic relations records filed before 2004 and certain juvenile offender records are not publicly available through the Digital Archives, though docket information may still be accessible.
Snohomish County Superior Court
Superior Court handles civil cases over $100,000. Domestic relations matters such as divorce, legal separation, parenting plans, and child support orders are also filed here. Probate cases, guardianship proceedings, adoptions, and appeals from District Court all go through Superior Court. The court is located at 3000 Rockefeller Avenue in Everett.
Case types maintained by the Clerk include civil lawsuits, domestic relations, probate and guardianship, felony criminal matters, juvenile offender cases, and mental illness proceedings. Public access to adoption, parentage, mental illness, and juvenile dependency records is restricted by state law. Access to these files requires a court order or a showing of legitimate need.
Washington State Digital Archives
The Digital Archives system is a unique resource for Snohomish County that not all counties offer. Records go back to 1950 and cover all major case types. The Northwest Branch of the State Archives can be reached at (360) 650-3125. Original records are held at the Office of the Snohomish County Clerk in Everett. Access is governed by Washington State Supreme Court General Rule 31 (GR 31).
Not every document in a case is available digitally. The system shows what has been filed, but previewing individual documents online is not possible. You must order specific documents through the Digital Archives or contact the Clerk's office directly. For any questions about whether a record exists or is accessible, call the Clerk at (425) 388-3466 before placing an order.
What Civil Court Records Include
Civil court records in Snohomish County document the full course of a lawsuit or petition. Files typically contain the initial complaint, responses from the opposing party, motions, court orders, and the final judgment. In contract disputes and property cases, records may also include exhibits and declarations.
Domestic relations files include dissolution decrees, parenting plans, child support orders, and modification requests. Probate records document wills, estate inventories, creditor claims, and final distribution orders. Guardianship cases include petitions and court-approved plans for managing another person's affairs. Most civil records are public unless sealed by a judge. Adoption files, mental illness records, and juvenile dependency cases are restricted under state law.
Copy Fees
Non-certified paper copies cost $0.50 per page. Electronic copies are $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each page after. Audio recordings of court hearings are available at $25.00 per hearing date when recordings exist.
Viewing records in person at the courthouse or through the Odyssey Portal is free. The Digital Archives also allows free searching, though document orders may carry fees depending on how you obtain them. Confirm current fees with the Clerk's office before submitting a request.
Legal Framework
Washington court records are governed by General Rule 31 (GR 31), which sets access standards across all courts in the state. Most civil case documents are open to the public. Exceptions apply to sealed cases, records involving minors, and matters where privacy interests are protected by statute.
The Washington Revised Code, Title 2.32 covers court clerk duties, including how records must be kept and what fees can be charged. These statutes apply to all Washington counties. Personal identifiers in court documents are the responsibility of attorneys and parties, not the court or the Clerk's office.
Legal Help in Snohomish County
Northwest Justice Project offers free civil legal help to low-income residents. Call the CLEAR hotline at (888) 201-1014 or visit nwjustice.org. Washington Law Help at washingtonlawhelp.org provides free legal information on civil topics including family law, housing, and consumer issues.
Court forms for civil cases are available free at courts.wa.gov/forms. The Washington State Bar Association's lawyer referral service at wsba.org can connect you with an attorney for civil litigation, family law, or probate matters. The Snohomish County Bar Association also maintains a local referral list.
Cities in Snohomish County
Several large cities in Snohomish County have their own civil court records pages with city-specific information.
Other communities in the county include Mukilteo, Monroe, Stanwood, and Arlington. These cities are served by the same Snohomish County courts.