| County Clerk (Superior Court) | Pierce County Clerk of the Superior Court |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | Pierce County Clerk of the Superior Court, County-City Building, 930 Tacoma Ave S, Room 110, Tacoma, WA 98402-2177 |
| Phone | 253-798-7455 |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| Earliest records noted | 2002 |
| Plain copy fee | $0.50 per page (non-certified) at most superior court clerks; some counties charge $0.25 per page |
| Certified copy fee | $5.00 for the first page, $1.00 for each additional page |
Pierce County, like King County, does not use the statewide Odyssey Portal for its Superior Court. Instead, the Pierce County Clerk of the Superior Court publishes case information through LINX (the Legal Information Network eXchange), which covers criminal, civil, and judgment cases filed in Superior Court from 2002 forward, plus jail records and court calendars.
Misdemeanors, infractions, small claims, and traffic tickets are handled separately by Pierce County District Court. Both the Clerk's office and District Court sit in the County-City Building in downtown Tacoma, but they keep separate files and separate online systems.
A common mistake is expecting LINX to show a misdemeanor or a Tacoma traffic ticket — those are in District Court's records or, if issued by city police, the relevant municipal court, not the Superior Court Clerk's LINX system.
Search Pierce County court records online
County Clerk (Superior Court)
Pierce County Clerk of the Superior Court
- Cost
- Free to search; account required for full case detail; copy fees apply
- Coverage
- Superior Court criminal, civil, and judgment case records for Pierce County filed in 2002 or later, including dockets, proceedings, and judgments
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate
Public users can search and view basic case information at no cost through LINX; attorneys and frequent users can subscribe for e-filing and e-service. As of September 2026, LINX requires two-step verification for account access.
Other courts
LINX Online Case Information
- Cost
- Free to search
- Coverage
- Direct access point to the LINX Superior Court case search
- Records
- Civil, Criminal
Links to the LINX search system itself (linxonline.co.pierce.wa.us).
Other courts
Pierce County District Court
- Cost
- Free to search via the Washington Courts Case Search
- Coverage
- Misdemeanor, infraction, small-claims, and civil case information for Pierce County District Court
- Records
- Criminal, Civil, Traffic
For case search, the page directs users to the statewide "Find My Court Date" tool at dw.courts.wa.gov, selecting District and Municipal Courts and then Pierce Co District.
What is available online
LINX covers Superior Court criminal, civil, and judgment cases filed in 2002 or later, showing charges, parties, attorneys, docket entries, proceedings, and judgments. It does not include District Court or municipal court cases. Pierce County District Court cases are searchable through the statewide "Find My Court Date" tool at dw.courts.wa.gov rather than through a county-specific public search page.
Which clerk has your record
In Washington, the clerk who keeps a file depends on which court heard the case. Check the court name on the case notice, citation, or order, then use the office and coverage details above to identify the record holder. Court names and responsibilities differ by state; a county clerk may not keep court case files. For federal cases, see the PACER guide. The full court structure is on the Washington page.
| Court | Typical cases | Records kept by |
|---|---|---|
| Superior Courts (one per county, some counties share) | Felony criminal cases; Divorce, custody, and other family-law cases; Civil cases above $100,000 (or any amount not limited to district court) | Clerk of the Superior Court for the county |
| District Courts | Misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors; Civil cases up to $100,000; Traffic and non-traffic infractions | District Court Clerk/Administrator for the county |
| Municipal Courts | Misdemeanors under city ordinance; Traffic infractions issued by city police; City code violations | Municipal court clerk for that city |
Request records in person or by mail
Pierce County clerk offices
Pierce County Clerk of the Superior Court, County-City Building, 930 Tacoma Ave S, Room 110, Tacoma, WA 98402-2177
Phone: 253-798-7455
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Superior Court records. Search LINX for case information at no cost; a subscription account (with two-step verification, required since September 2026) is available for attorneys and frequent users who need e-filing or e-service. For copies, contact the Clerk's office at 930 Tacoma Ave S, Room 110, Tacoma, WA 98402-2177, phone 253-798-7455, or use the "Find Case Information / Public Records Request" process described on the county's website.
District Court records. Complete the online request form, submit by mail, or email PCDCRecords@piercecountywa.gov with the person's name, date of birth, case number if known, and date of incident if relevant. District Court is located at 930 Tacoma Ave S, Room 239, Tacoma, WA 98402.
Municipal Court records. Contact the specific city's municipal court; Pierce County does not hold those files.
Fees
| Item | Typical cost in Washington |
|---|---|
| Plain copy | $0.50 per page (non-certified) at most superior court clerks; some counties charge $0.25 per page |
| Certified copy | $5.00 for the first page, $1.00 for each additional page |
Superior court clerk fees are set by RCW 36.18.016; district and municipal court fees are set by RCW 3.62.060. Both statutes set the $5.00 first-page / $1.00 additional-page certified-copy fee, but counties vary on the non-certified per-page rate, search fees for older records, and add-ons like expedited service or electronic delivery — confirm the current amount with the specific clerk before sending payment.
Need a copy an agency will accept? See how to get certified copies of court records.
Sealed and restricted records
Washington court records are presumed open under General Rule 31 (GR 31), but several categories are not available in any public search:
The Washington guide lists every category of sealed and restricted record, and our guide to expunging or sealing a criminal record explains how to remove one from public view.
Frequently asked questions
How do I search Pierce County Superior Court records online?
Use LINX (Legal Information Network eXchange) at linxonline.co.pierce.wa.us. It covers criminal, civil, and judgment cases filed since 2002 and is free to search without an account for basic case information.
Why isn't Pierce County on the Odyssey Portal?
Pierce County Superior Court runs its own case management and public-access system, LINX, instead of participating in the statewide Odyssey Portal used by most other Washington counties.
Where do I find a Pierce County misdemeanor or traffic case?
Pierce County District Court handles misdemeanors, infractions, and small claims, searchable through the statewide "Find My Court Date" tool at dw.courts.wa.gov (select District and Municipal Courts, then Pierce Co District), not through LINX.
How do I get a certified copy of a Pierce County court record?
Request it from the Clerk of the Superior Court at 930 Tacoma Ave S, Room 110, Tacoma, in person or by mail, or from District Court for misdemeanor and infraction records. Certified copies follow the statutory fee of $5.00 for the first page and $1.00 per additional page.
Sources
- Pierce County Clerk of the Superior Court — https://www.piercecountywa.gov/95/Clerk-of-the-Superior-Court
- LINX Online Case Information — https://www.piercecountywa.gov/789/LINX-Online-Case-Information
- Pierce County District Court — https://www.piercecountywa.gov/101/District-Court
- Washington State Court Directory — Pierce County — https://www.courts.wa.gov/court_dir/orgs/286.html
- Washington Courts — About the Courts — https://www.courts.wa.gov/
- Washington Courts Case Search — https://dw.courts.wa.gov/
- Odyssey Portal — https://odysseyportal.courts.wa.gov/odyportal
- Washington Appellate Courts Public Document Portal — https://acdocportal.courts.wa.gov/PublicAccess/search_ca.html
- WATCH — Washington State Patrol Criminal History Search — https://watch.wsp.wa.gov/public/watch
- GR 31 — Public Access to Court Records — https://www.courts.wa.gov/court_rules/pdf/GR/GA_GR_31_00_00.pdf
- RCW 9.94A.640 — Vacation of Judgment (felony) — https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9.94A.640
- RCW 9.96.060 — Vacation of Conviction (misdemeanor) — https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9.96.060
- RCW 36.18.016 — Superior Court Clerk Fees — https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=36.18.016
- RCW 3.62.060 — District and Municipal Court Fees — https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=3.62.060
See also: all Washington counties.