Everett Divorce Records Lookup

Everett divorce records are filed and maintained at the Snohomish County Superior Court Clerk's office, which is located in Everett itself. Everett is the county seat of Snohomish County and the largest city in the county with around 122,000 residents. If you need to search for a dissolution case, get a certified copy of a decree, or learn how to file, the Snohomish County Superior Court Clerk at 3000 Rockefeller Avenue is your starting point. Records can be accessed online through the state case search tools or by visiting or mailing the clerk's office directly.

Where to File for Divorce in Everett

Everett residents file all dissolution cases at the Snohomish County Superior Court. Since Everett is the county seat, the courthouse is right in the city. The Superior Court Clerk's office is in Room M206 at 3000 Rockefeller Avenue. This is the same building where the clerk maintains records for the whole county.

The Clerk maintains all superior court records including dissolution of marriage files for Everett and all of Snohomish County. Certified copies cost $5.00 for the first page and $1.00 per additional page. Regular copies are $0.25 per page. In-person viewing is free in the public access area. To request records by mail, you need a completed Copy Request form, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and payment by money order or cashier's check payable to Snohomish County Clerk.

For cases going back to 1950, you can order documents through the Washington State Digital Archives. Regular copies through Digital Archives are $0.50 per page and certified copies are $6.00. Research on cases filed before 1978 may cost an additional $30.00 per hour. Restricted or sealed records require a court order and must be requested in person with valid photo ID.

How to Search Everett Dissolution Records

Several online tools let you look up Everett dissolution cases without going to the courthouse. All provide basic case data. For document copies, you still need to contact the clerk.

To search Snohomish County cases online, use the Washington Courts Online Case Search Tool and filter by Location: Snohomish, Search Type: Party Name, and Case Type: Family. This pulls up dissolution filings for Snohomish County. Results include party names, case numbers, and filing dates. The tool updates every 24 hours at 3:00 a.m. Remember these are reference records, not the official case files.

The Odyssey Portal provides electronic access to Snohomish County court records. Infrequent users can search without a subscription. Frequent users can subscribe for greater access. Search by party name, attorney, or case number. The Washington State Courts Case Locator is a statewide tool that covers all superior courts. Use any of these before visiting the courthouse to confirm a case exists and get the case number.

Note: Audio recordings of digitally recorded hearings cost $25 per hearing date. Confidential recordings are not released without a court order.

Everett Municipal Court

Everett has its own municipal court that handles city-level matters. The court is at 3028 Wetmore Avenue, Everett, WA 98201. Phone is 425-257-8778. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The court does not hear divorce, legal separation, or family law cases. Those are all filed in Snohomish County Superior Court.

Everett Municipal Court handles misdemeanors, traffic infractions, and city violations but has no jurisdiction over dissolution or family law cases.

The municipal court handles traffic infractions, criminal misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, and Everett city code violations. Interpreter services and ADA accommodations are available on request. The court posts General Administrative Orders on its website regarding operations. If you have a city-level matter, this is the right court. Divorce filings go to the county courthouse a few blocks away.

The Everett Municipal Court building at 3028 Wetmore Avenue is near the county courthouse but handles separate matters from dissolution cases.

Municipal Court Payment Options

For Everett Municipal Court fines and fees, the court accepts cash, check, money order, Visa, and Mastercard. Online payments are available for court fines, records requests, and various infractions. Payments made online may take up to two business days to show in your case. In-person payments are accepted at the front counter between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

The Everett Municipal Court payment portal covers fines, fees, and infraction payments for city-level cases handled by the court.

You can also pay by phone at 425-382-4386 or by mail at Everett Municipal Court, 3028 Wetmore Avenue, Everett, WA 98201. An after-hours drop box is available at the side door for check or money order payments only. The court does not call or text for payment. Be aware of potential scams. If you need to request a payment plan for criminal fines, ask at the front counter, by mail, or by emailing municipalcourt@everettwa.gov.

Dissolution Process for Everett Residents

Everett residents file for dissolution under RCW Chapter 26.09. Washington is a no-fault state. The sole 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 armed forces member stationed in the state at the time of filing. No minimum time in Snohomish County is required.

You start by filing a Petition for Dissolution and a Summons at Snohomish County Superior Court. The other spouse must be served with the paperwork. If both spouses agree on all terms including property, debts, and custody, you can file an agreed decree that moves faster than a contested case. Washington requires a 90-day waiting period from the date of service before the dissolution can be finalized. Cases with children require a parenting plan and a completed parenting seminar.

All official court forms are free at courts.wa.gov/forms. The site has every petition, summons, financial declaration, and parenting plan form you need. WashingtonLawHelp at washingtonlawhelp.org provides step-by-step guides for people filing without an attorney. The Snohomish County Court Directory has contact information for all judges and court staff if you need to reach a specific person.

Legal Help and Mediation in Everett

Several organizations provide legal assistance and dispute resolution for Everett residents going through a dissolution. Some offer free help based on income. Others have sliding-scale fees.

The Dispute Resolution Center of Snohomish County at Volunteers of America Western Washington offers mediation for divorce and parenting disputes. Their office is at 2801 Lombard Avenue in Everett, phone (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 provides a Co-Parenting class available on demand 24/7. Register by calling (425) 212-2930.

Northwest Justice Project at (888) 201-1014 handles family law cases for low-income residents. Their site at nwjustice.org explains eligibility and how to apply. The Washington State Bar Association referral line is (206) 443-9722. You can search their directory at wsba.org.

For a divorce certificate rather than a full decree, the Washington State Department of Health holds certificates from 1968 forward. Fees start at $25. Note that it can take up to five months after the divorce for the county to send the record to the DOH. For a recent case, contact the Snohomish County Clerk directly at (425) 388-3466 to confirm the record has been submitted.

Snohomish County Divorce Records

Everett is the county seat of Snohomish County, and all dissolution filings from the city go through the Snohomish County Superior Court. For more on the county court system, record access, fees, and additional resources, visit the county records page.

View Snohomish County Divorce Records

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Everett in Snohomish County. Most use the same Snohomish County Superior Court for dissolution filings.