Find Divorce Records in Edmonds
Edmonds divorce records are filed at the Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett, which handles all dissolution cases for Edmonds residents. If you need to find an existing case, get a copy of a decree, or start a new filing, the Snohomish County Superior Court Clerk is your first stop. Edmonds is a city in Snohomish County with around 44,000 residents. The clerk's office at 3000 Rockefeller Avenue in Everett maintains all dissolution records for the county. You can access records in person, by mail, or through the county's online search tools.
Edmonds Overview
Snohomish County Court Serving Edmonds
All dissolution filings from Edmonds go to the Snohomish County Superior Court Clerk. The office is at 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, M/S 605, Room M206, Everett, WA 98201. Phone is (425) 388-3466. You can also reach the clerk by email at contact.clerk@snoco.org. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a lunch break from noon to 12:45 p.m.
The Clerk maintains all superior court records including dissolution of marriage files. In-person viewing of publicly available court records is free in the public access area at Room M-206. Certified copies cost $5.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page. Regular copies are $0.25 per page in person or by mail. Mail requests must include a completed Copy Request form, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and payment by money order or cashier's check made out to the Snohomish County Clerk.
| Office | Snohomish County Superior Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, M/S 605, Room M206 Everett, WA 98201 |
| Phone | (425) 388-3466 |
| contact.clerk@snoco.org | |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (closed noon to 12:45 PM) |
| Website | snohomishcountywa.gov |
For records going back to 1950, you can order through the Washington State Digital Archives. Digital Archives copies are $0.50 per page for regular copies and $6.00 for certified copies. Research for cases filed before 1978 may cost an additional $30.00 per hour. For recent cases, use the online tools or contact the Snohomish County Clerk directly.
Searching Edmonds Divorce Records Online
You can search for dissolution cases online before going to the courthouse. Online searches give you case basics. Copies of documents come from the clerk.
To search Snohomish County cases online, use the Washington Courts Online Case Search Tool. Filter by Location: Snohomish, Search Type: Party Name, and Case Type: Family. This will show you dissolution cases filed in Snohomish County. The system updates daily at 3:00 a.m. Results are reference information only and do not replace the official court record.
The Odyssey Portal is available for Snohomish County as well. Snohomish County offers this for both infrequent and frequent users. If you access records regularly, you can subscribe to the portal. For occasional use, the free online case search or Digital Archives work fine. The Washington State Courts Case Locator is another statewide tool for searching by name or case number across all courts.
If you need audio recordings of hearings, Snohomish County charges $25 per hearing date. Recordings of sealed or confidential hearings are not available without a court order. For sealed record requests, you must appear in person with a valid government-issued photo ID.
The Snohomish County public records page covers how Edmonds residents can request court documents, certified copies, and case access options.
Edmonds Municipal Court
Edmonds has its own municipal court presided over by Judge Neil Weiss. The municipal court handles misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, traffic infractions, parking violations, and related city-level matters. It does not hear divorce, family law, or dissolution cases. Those must be filed in Snohomish County Superior Court.
Edmonds Municipal Court handles city-level violations but has no jurisdiction over divorce cases, which must be filed at Snohomish County Superior Court.
For questions, you can call the municipal court at 425-771-0210. Court staff cannot give legal advice. The court's mission is providing community access to justice. If you have a DUI, criminal traffic matter, domestic violence charge, or code violation from within Edmonds city limits, the municipal court handles that. Edmonds residents seeking dissolution decrees must contact the Snohomish County Superior Court Clerk, not the Municipal Court.
Filing for Divorce in Edmonds
Edmonds residents file for dissolution under RCW Chapter 26.09. Washington is a no-fault state. No one needs to prove wrongdoing. The sole legal ground is that the marriage is "irretrievably broken." Under RCW 26.09.030, at least one spouse must be a Washington resident or armed forces member stationed in the state at the time of filing. There is no waiting period for county residency.
The process starts with filing a Petition for Dissolution and a Summons at Snohomish County Superior Court. The other spouse must be served. If both spouses agree on all terms, they can file an agreed decree without a trial. Contested cases may need mediation or a hearing. Washington law requires a 90-day waiting period from service before the dissolution can be finalized. If children are involved, a parenting plan is required and both parents must complete a parenting seminar.
The Snohomish County Courts directory at Washington State Courts lists all judges and clerks serving Edmonds and the rest of Snohomish County. It is a useful place to check if you need to reach a specific court official.
Mediation and Legal Resources in Edmonds
The Dispute Resolution Center of Snohomish County at the Volunteers of America Western Washington offers mediation for divorce and parenting disputes. The DRC office is at 2801 Lombard Avenue, Everett, WA 98201. Phone is (425) 339-1335. Mediation fees use a sliding scale and no one is turned away for inability to pay. There is a $75.00 non-refundable case management fee per party for family mediation.
The DRC also offers a Co-Parenting class called "Separate Homes, Connected Families," which is available on demand 24/7. Register through Lisa Yant at (425) 212-2930 or Lyant@voaww.org. This class can count toward parenting seminar requirements in some cases. Check with the court to confirm what is required for your specific filing.
For free or low-cost legal help, Northwest Justice Project at (888) 201-1014 serves Snohomish County residents. The Washington State Bar Association referral line is (206) 443-9722. You can also search for an attorney at wsba.org. WashingtonLawHelp at washingtonlawhelp.org has free guides for people handling their own case. Court forms are free at courts.wa.gov/forms.
If you need a divorce certificate rather than a full decree, the Washington State Department of Health holds dissolution certificates from 1968 forward. Fees start at $25. It can take up to five months after the divorce for Snohomish County to send the record to the DOH, so check with the clerk if your case is recent.
Snohomish County Divorce Records
Edmonds is in Snohomish County, and all dissolution filings for the city go through the Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett. For more information on the county court system, record access, and local legal resources, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Edmonds. Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Everett, and Bothell all file dissolution cases through Snohomish County Superior Court.