Lacey Divorce Records Search

Lacey divorce records are filed and held at the Thurston County Superior Court. Residents of Lacey who need to find a dissolution case, request a copy of a Decree of Dissolution, or search family law filings can access those records through the Thurston County clerk's office or through Washington's online court search tools. Lacey is in Thurston County in southwest Washington with a population of around 67,000. The Thurston County Superior Court has two clerk locations: one in Olympia for civil and criminal matters, and one in Tumwater for family and juvenile cases, which is where divorce filings and records are handled.

Where Lacey Residents File for Divorce

Lacey residents file for dissolution at the Thurston County Superior Court. Family law matters, including divorce, are handled at the Family and Juvenile Clerk's Office, which is in Tumwater. That location is at 2801 32nd Avenue SW, Tumwater, WA 98512. For civil and criminal records, the other clerk's location is at 2000 Lakeridge Drive SW, Building 2, Olympia, WA 98502. For a dissolution filing or a copy of a divorce decree, the Tumwater location is the right one.

The Washington State Courts Thurston County directory lists contact information for the judges and court staff handling Lacey dissolution cases. The Lacey Municipal Court does not handle divorce or family law matters. All of that goes to the Superior Court in Thurston County.

Most public court documents are available online through the Clerk Documents app at clerkdocs.thurstoncountywa.gov. Documents not available online can be requested by email to tcclerk@co.thurston.wa.us. When you email a request, include the case number, the case name, and the specific documents you need. The clerk will reply with a page count, total cost, and a link for online payment. Once you pay, they will email or mail the documents depending on whether you need certified copies.

The City of Lacey City Clerk's Office handles city records and public records requests but does not maintain divorce or court records.

For dissolution records, contact the Thurston County Superior Court Clerk at the Family and Juvenile location in Tumwater.

How to Search Lacey Dissolution Records

The Washington State Courts Odyssey Portal covers Thurston County Superior Court. You can search by party name, case number, or attorney. Results include case summaries, hearing dates, and party details. Document images are not available, but the portal confirms whether a case exists and gives you the case number you need to request copies. Most Washington counties, including Thurston, use the Odyssey system for case management.

The Washington State Courts name and case search covers courts across the state and updates every 24 hours. It works well when you're not sure exactly which county filed a case. Results are reference material, not the official court record. For the official record, you need the Thurston County clerk. The Washington State Courts case locator covers all court types statewide and gives case numbers, party names, and filing dates.

For older cases, the Washington State Archives Digital Archives may have records. Many Thurston County divorce records have been transferred to the state archives. Search by collection and enter Thurston County and the keyword divorce to find what's available. Records going back decades may be there when the clerk's office no longer holds them actively.

Public computers are available at both Thurston County clerk locations for viewing documents without purchasing copies. If you need a certified copy, hard copy certified documents cost $5.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page. Electronic certified copies include a certification page with instructions to verify the document through the clerk's website.

Thurston County Filing Fees and Facilitator Help

The filing fee for a Dissolution of Marriage in Thurston County is $364.00, consistent with state statute. A Counter Petition in a Domestic Relations Action costs $310.00. All fees must be paid before filing per RCW 36.18.060, and they are nonrefundable. The clerk accepts cash, cashier's checks, money orders, debit cards, and credit cards for in-person payments. Personal checks are accepted only for payments on legal financial obligations, not for copy requests.

For uncertified copies, hard copy documents cost $0.50 per page through the Thurston County Clerk's Office. Electronic non-certified copies cost $0.25 per page. You can view documents for free at public computers at both clerk locations.

The Thurston County Family Court Facilitator provides assistance to self-represented parties in domestic relations matters. Appointments are at the Family and Juvenile Court building, 2801 32nd Avenue SW, Tumwater, WA 98512. The fee for a 30-minute appointment is $25.00, paid before booking. The appointment line is 360-709-3260. The facilitator email is clerkformsreview@co.thurston.wa.us.

Facilitators can explain court procedures, help identify the right forms, review paperwork for completeness, calculate child support worksheets, and help you schedule hearings. They cannot give legal advice, represent you in court, or fill out forms on your behalf. For dissolution cases with children, family court orientation is required and must be scheduled at the time of filing. Attendance is required within 30 days. These cases also require attendance at the Consider the Children seminar.

Note: As of March 16, 2026, ex parte services are suspended until further notice at the Thurston County Clerk's Office. Confirm current procedures before filing any ex parte motions.

Lacey City Clerk and Public Records

The Lacey City Clerk's Office is at Lacey City Hall, 420 College Street SE, Lacey, WA 98503. The office is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The City Clerk can be reached at 360-491-3214 or cityclerk@cityoflacey.org. The office handles city records including council agendas, minutes, ordinances, resolutions, and the Lacey Municipal Code. It does not hold divorce or court records.

For public records requests from city departments, use the City of Lacey online Public Records Request Portal. The city is committed to providing full access to public records under RCW 42.56, the Washington Public Records Act. You can submit requests for city records, Lacey Police Department records, and Joint Animal Services records through the portal. The city typically responds within five business days.

City copy fees are: photocopies of paper records cost $0.15 per page; records scanned into electronic format cost $0.10 per page; electronic file delivery costs $0.05 per four electronic files; and transmission electronically costs $0.10 per gigabyte. Large requests exceeding $25.00 may require a deposit of up to 10% before processing begins. Payment is accepted in cash, check, debit card, or credit card at the Lacey Police Department in person.

The City of Lacey Public Records Requests portal allows residents to submit and track requests for city department records online.

Divorce and court records are not available through this portal. Those requests go to the Thurston County Superior Court Clerk.

Vital Records for Lacey Divorces

The Washington State Department of Health holds marriage and divorce records from 1968 to the present for events that occurred in Washington. They issue certificates of dissolution, also called divorce certificates. These are not the same as divorce decrees. A certificate is a summary document. A decree is the full court order with all terms. The DOH does not have decrees. Certified or noncertified informational copies from DOH cost $25.00 each and fees are nonrefundable.

For a Lacey divorce decree, contact the Thurston County Superior Court Clerk at the Tumwater location. If your divorce was finalized within the last five months, the clerk may not have sent the record to DOH yet. Go directly to the clerk for recent cases. For the complete case file or a certified copy of the decree, the Thurston County clerk is the right contact. You can reach them by email at tcclerk@co.thurston.wa.us with the case number and documents you need.

Self-help resources for Lacey residents include official court forms at courts.wa.gov, self-guided forms through washingtonlawhelp.org, and Northwest Justice Project at nwjustice.org, which can be reached at (888) 201-1014. The Washington State Bar Association referral line is (206) 443-9722 at wsba.org.

Thurston County Divorce Records

Lacey is in Thurston County. All dissolution filings for Lacey residents go through the Thurston County Superior Court. The family law clerk's office is in Tumwater. For more on the county court, fees, and facilitator programs, visit the Thurston County divorce records page.

View Thurston County Divorce Records

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Lacey in Thurston County. Dissolution cases in each one go through the Thurston County Superior Court.