Search Camas Divorce Records

Camas divorce records are filed and maintained at the Clark County Superior Court in Vancouver, Washington. If you live in Camas and need to start a dissolution case, find an existing filing, or get a copy of a court decree, the Clark County Superior Court Clerk is where you go. Camas is a city in Clark County with around 30,000 residents. The clerk's office is located at the Clark County Courthouse on Franklin Street in Vancouver. Online case search tools and in-person requests both provide access to Camas dissolution records from the county's system.

Where Camas Residents File for Divorce

Camas is in Clark County, so all dissolution filings go to the Clark County Superior Court. The courthouse is at 1200 Franklin Street in Vancouver. The County Clerk, Scott G. Weber, maintains all superior court records for the county, including divorce decrees and family law files for Camas residents. You can reach the clerk's office at 564-397-2003 or by email at scott.weber@clark.wa.gov.

The Clark County Clerk's Office is on the first floor of the courthouse. A computer terminal is available in the public area for routine records checks and case number lookups. You can request certified copies of divorce decrees in person or by mail. Mail requests should include the case number, party names, payment, and a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Some records at the Clark County Clerk may be restricted or sealed by court order. Those records cannot be released without additional legal authorization. For general public records about Clark County administrative matters, contact the County Councilors' Public Records office. Recorded documents like marriage licenses and real estate records are handled by the Clark County Auditor's Recording division, not the clerk.

The Clark County Clerk's access to records page covers how to request certified copies of divorce decrees and other court filings for Camas residents.

Searching Clark County Divorce Records

You can look up dissolution records for Camas cases online or in person. Online tools give you basic information. For complete documents or certified copies, you contact the clerk directly.

The Washington State Courts Case Locator is a free tool that lets you search across all courts in the state by party name or case number. Divorce cases filed in Clark County Superior Court are included. Results show case numbers, party names, and filing dates but do not include document images. The database refreshes every 24 hours.

The Odyssey Portal provides access to Clark County case records. You can search by party name, case number, or attorney name. The portal shows case summaries, hearing dates, and party information. For full document copies or certified decrees, you need to contact the Clark County Clerk directly. The public computer terminal at the courthouse is free to use for in-person record checks.

The Washington State Courts Name and Case Search is updated daily and covers all superior courts. Use it to verify a case exists before contacting the clerk. The Washington State Digital Archives holds older records. Clark County has provided copies of divorce records to the Archives. Search there for historical filings by county name and party details.

Note: The Washington State Courts Clark County Directory lists judges, clerks, and court contacts for Clark County. It is a useful starting point if you need to reach a specific person at the court.

Camas-Washougal Municipal Court

Camas has its own municipal court, the Camas-Washougal Municipal Court, which handles city-level matters. This court does not hear divorce or family law cases. Those must be filed in Clark County Superior Court.

The Camas-Washougal Municipal Court handles traffic infractions and misdemeanor violations but has no jurisdiction over divorce or dissolution filings.

The municipal court lobby is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can reach the court by phone at (564) 397-2125 or by email at dc.camas@clark.wa.gov. Presiding Judge is Kristen L. Parcher and Administrator is Bryan Farrell. If you have a traffic matter or city ordinance violation, this is the right court. For divorce proceedings, go to the Clark County Courthouse in Vancouver.

The Clark County District Court at 1200 Franklin Street, Ground Floor, Vancouver also serves Camas. Its phone number is 564-397-2424. Like the municipal court, it does not hear dissolution cases. Small claims up to $100,000, traffic infractions, misdemeanors, and civil protection orders are filed there.

Dissolution Process for Camas Residents

Camas residents file for dissolution under RCW Chapter 26.09. Washington is a no-fault state. The only ground for dissolution is that the marriage is "irretrievably broken." Under RCW 26.09.030, at least one spouse must be a Washington resident or an armed forces member stationed here at the time of filing. No minimum county residency period applies.

You start by filing a Petition for Dissolution and a Summons at the Clark County Superior Court. The other spouse must be served with the papers. Both spouses can agree on all terms and file an agreed decree, which tends to move faster. If there are disagreements about property, debts, or children, the case may need mediation or a court hearing before a judge signs the decree. Washington requires a 90-day waiting period from service before the dissolution can be finalized.

The Clark County Family Court Facilitator is on the first floor of the Clark County Courthouse. You schedule a 20-minute appointment by going to the clerk's counter in person. Phone scheduling is not available. A $20.00 user fee must be paid before the appointment. Appointments run from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The facilitator can review your completed forms for procedural correctness and explain court procedures. They cannot fill out forms, give legal advice, or assist people who are represented by an attorney.

Form packets are available for purchase at the Clark County Clerk's Office or Law Library. Dissolution with children costs $50.00 and without children costs $30.00. All forms are also available free at courts.wa.gov/forms.

Divorce Certificates vs. Decrees

There are two different types of documents related to a completed divorce in Washington. A divorce decree is the full court order that explains all the terms of the dissolution. It can be many pages long. You get the decree from the Clark County Superior Court Clerk. The Department of Health does not have it.

A divorce certificate is a shorter document also known as a certificate of dissolution. The Washington State Department of Health issues these after receiving the record from the county clerk. The DOH holds certificates from 1968 to the present. Fees start at $25 per copy. It can take up to five months after a divorce for the county to send the record to the DOH. If your case is recent, contact the Clark County Clerk first to check whether the record has been sent.

Camas residents can request divorce certificates from the DOH online, by mail, or in person. For the full divorce decree with all the terms spelled out, go directly to the Clark County Superior Court Clerk at 1200 Franklin Street, Vancouver.

Note: Northwest Justice Project serves Clark County at their CLEAR line (888) 201-1014 and can help low-income residents with divorce paperwork and legal questions.

Clark County Divorce Records

Camas is in Clark County. All dissolution filings from Camas are processed at the Clark County Superior Court in Vancouver. For more details on how the Clark County court system works and where to find additional resources, visit the county records page.

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Nearby Cities

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