| County Clerk (Superior Court) | Snohomish County Superior Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | Snohomish County Clerk's Office, 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, M/S 605, Room M206, Everett, WA 98201 |
| Phone | 425-388-3466 |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (public lobby closed 12:00–12:45 p.m.) |
| Earliest records noted | 1950 |
| 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 |
Snohomish County's Superior Court Clerk participates in the statewide Odyssey Portal, so case information for felony, civil, family, probate, and juvenile matters filed in Snohomish County Superior Court can be searched there for free without registration. For document images, the clerk points frequent users toward an Odyssey subscription and infrequent users toward the Washington State Digital Archives, which sells copies of older court documents online.
Snohomish County District Court handles misdemeanors, infractions, small claims, and traffic tickets separately from the Superior Court Clerk. Cities with their own municipal courts keep their own records as well.
Everything in the Superior Court Clerk's office can also be viewed in person, free of charge, at the courthouse in Everett; only copies carry a fee.
Search Snohomish County court records online
County Clerk (Superior Court)
Snohomish County Superior Court Clerk
- Cost
- Free to view online or in person; copy fees apply
- Coverage
- Superior Court felony, civil, family, probate, and juvenile case information and documents for Snohomish County
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate
Case information is searchable through the statewide Odyssey Portal without an account. Document access for frequent users requires an Odyssey subscription; infrequent users can order copies through the Washington State Digital Archives.
Other courts
Odyssey Portal (Snohomish County Superior Court case search)
- Cost
- Free
- Coverage
- Snohomish County Superior Court case information
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate
Select Snohomish County after entering the portal to limit results.
Other courts
Washington State Digital Archives
- Cost
- Per-document fee, paid online
- Coverage
- Digitized Snohomish County Superior Court documents, useful for one-time or infrequent requests
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate
Run by the Washington State Archives, linked from the county clerk's records page.
Other courts
Snohomish County District Court
- Cost
- Free to search via the statewide case search
- Coverage
- Misdemeanor, infraction, and civil case information for Snohomish County District Court
- Records
- Criminal, Civil, Traffic
District Court shares the courthouse address with the Superior Court Clerk but keeps separate records; an automated information line is available at 425-388-3331.
What is available online
The Odyssey Portal shows Superior Court case summaries, parties, and docket entries for Snohomish County at no cost and without registration. Document images are available to Odyssey subscribers or, for infrequent users, through the Washington State Digital Archives for a per-document fee. District Court cases (misdemeanors, infractions, small claims) are not on Odyssey; they are searchable through the statewide dw.courts.wa.gov case search instead.
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
Snohomish County clerk offices
Snohomish County Clerk's Office, 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, M/S 605, Room M206, Everett, WA 98201
Phone: 425-388-3466
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (public lobby closed 12:00–12:45 p.m.)
Superior Court records. Search the Odyssey Portal for case information at no cost. For copies, mail a completed Copy Request Form with a self-addressed stamped envelope and payment by cashier's check or money order to the Snohomish County Clerk's Office, 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, Everett, WA 98201, or call 425-388-3466 (contact.clerk@snoco.org). Mail requests typically take about ten business days after payment is received. In-person viewing at the courthouse is free.
District Court records. Contact Snohomish County District Court directly; the automated information line is 425-388-3331.
Municipal Court records. Contact the specific city's municipal court; the 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
Is Snohomish County on the Odyssey Portal?
Yes. Snohomish County Superior Court case information is searchable on the Odyssey Portal for free without an account, unlike King and Pierce Counties, which use their own separate systems.
How do I get copies of Snohomish County Superior Court records?
Mail a completed Copy Request Form with a self-addressed stamped envelope and a cashier's check or money order to the Clerk's Office in Everett, or visit in person, where viewing is free. Copies are $0.50 per page and certified copies are $5.00 for the first page plus $1.00 per additional page.
What is the Washington State Digital Archives, and does Snohomish County use it?
It is a state-run repository of digitized court and government records. Snohomish County directs people who need older or one-time copies of Superior Court documents to purchase them there instead of subscribing to Odyssey.
Where do I find a Snohomish County misdemeanor or traffic case?
Snohomish County District Court handles those, separately from the Superior Court Clerk. Search the statewide case search at dw.courts.wa.gov or call the District Court's automated line at 425-388-3331.
Sources
- Snohomish County — Access Court Records — https://snohomishcountywa.gov/5508/Access-Court-Records
- Odyssey Portal — https://odysseyportal.courts.wa.gov/odyportal
- Washington State Digital Archives (Snohomish County page) — https://snohomishcountywa.gov/5541/State-Digital-Archives
- Snohomish County official website — https://snohomishcountywa.gov/
- Washington Courts — About the Courts — https://www.courts.wa.gov/
- Washington Courts Case Search — https://dw.courts.wa.gov/
- 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.