Search Walla Walla County Divorce Records
Walla Walla County divorce records are filed and maintained by the Superior Court Clerk at the County Courthouse in Walla Walla. If you need to find a dissolution case, get a certified copy of a decree, or understand how the filing process works in Walla Walla County, this page walks you through the relevant offices, fees, search tools, and resources available to you in the county.
Walla Walla County Overview
Walla Walla County Superior Court Clerk
Superior Court Clerk Kathy Martin serves Walla Walla County from the County Courthouse at 315 West Main, PO Box 836, Walla Walla, WA 99362. The Clerk's Office phone number is (509) 524-2780 and the fax number is (509) 524-2779. Email requests can be sent to clerk1@wwcowa.gov. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and the office stays open during the lunch hour.
Services provided by the Clerk's Office include public records, criminal records, civil records, domestic records, probate records, juvenile offender records, and passport services. Domestic records include divorce and dissolution cases. To request court documents, email clerk1@wwcowa.gov or contact the Washington State Archives Digital Archives. Note that Walla Walla County does not accept fax filings or e-filings at this time. All new case filings need a cover sheet.
| Office | Walla Walla County Superior Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Clerk | Kathy Martin |
| Address |
315 West Main Walla Walla, WA 99362 |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 836, Walla Walla, WA 99362 |
| Phone | (509) 524-2780 |
| Fax | (509) 524-2779 |
| clerk1@wwcowa.gov | |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (open during lunch) |
| Website | co.walla-walla.wa.us - Superior Court Clerk |
Walla Walla County Superior Court
All dissolution of marriage cases in Walla Walla County are filed in the Superior Court. The Superior Court handles divorce, legal separation, child custody, parenting plans, child support, and other family law matters. New ex parte hours for public and confidential records are Monday through Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The court reminds all visitors that the court, including the judge and all court staff, must remain impartial and does not take sides in any matter.
The image below shows the Walla Walla County Superior Court page, which provides information on court services and how to file dissolution cases in the county.
View the Walla Walla County Superior Court page
That page covers how the Superior Court handles family law and dissolution matters in Walla Walla County.
How to Search Walla Walla Dissolution Records
For online searches, use the statewide tools available through Washington State Courts. The Washington State Courts Case Locator searches across all court types and shows case numbers, parties, and filing dates for Walla Walla County cases. The Odyssey Portal provides access to Superior Court case records including divorce and family law filings. You can search by party name, case number, or attorney. Both tools update approximately every 24 hours.
The Washington State Name and Case Search lets you search by party name or case number across all Washington courts. This is good for pulling basic case information before contacting the Clerk for certified copies. Results are reference material only, not official records.
For in-person searches or document requests, visit the Clerk's Office at 315 West Main in Walla Walla during regular hours. You can also email requests to clerk1@wwcowa.gov. Include the case number, case name, and the specific documents you need. The Clerk will reply with the cost before processing your request.
The image below shows the Washington State Courts directory for Walla Walla County, listing judges, clerks, and other court staff contact information.
View the WA State Courts Walla Walla County directory
The state court directory is maintained by the Washington State Courts Administrative Office and kept current with court personnel changes.
Walla Walla County District Court
The Walla Walla County District Court is located at 317 W. Rose Street, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The District Court phone number is (509) 524-2760. District Court Judges are Jared N. Hawkins and Kristian E. Hedine.
Dissolution of marriage cases in Walla Walla County are filed in the Superior Court, not the District Court. The District Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic infractions, and civil cases up to $100,000. If you have a question about which court handles your matter, contact the Superior Court Clerk at (509) 524-2780.
The image below shows the Walla Walla County District Court page, which covers the court's jurisdiction and how to find your court date.
View the Walla Walla County District Court page
That page explains district court jurisdiction and how to look up your next court date through the online court calendar system.
Fees for Walla Walla County Divorce Records
The filing fee for a dissolution of marriage in Walla Walla County is approximately $350. This includes required statutory surcharges set under Washington State law. Certified copies of divorce decrees are available from the Clerk's Office for a fee. Copy fees vary depending on the number of pages and whether the copy is certified. Contact the Clerk at (509) 524-2780 or email clerk1@wwcowa.gov to confirm current fee amounts before you visit or mail a request.
Fee waivers are available for people who cannot afford to pay. File a motion and declaration for waiver of civil filing fees and show your financial situation to the court. People who receive public assistance or whose income falls below 200% of the federal poverty level generally qualify. Forms for fee waivers are available at the courthouse or at courts.wa.gov/forms.
Washington State Department of Health holds divorce certificates from 1968 to the present. Fees start at $25 per copy. Order at DOH's vital records page. DOH holds the certificate only, not the full decree. For the decree with all terms of the dissolution, contact the Walla Walla County Clerk.
Note: Walla Walla County does not accept fax or electronic filings. All new case filings must be submitted in person or by mail with the required cover sheet.
Legal Resources in Walla Walla County
For free or low-cost legal help with dissolution cases in Walla Walla County, contact Northwest Justice Project at (888) 201-1014. They serve low-income residents across Eastern Washington with family law cases including divorce, custody, and support. The Washington State Bar Association has a lawyer referral service at (206) 443-9722 and online at wsba.org.
All official court forms are available free at courts.wa.gov/forms. The Washington State Digital Archives holds older divorce records transferred from Walla Walla County. Search the Divorce Records collection by county name for older cases. Self-help guides are available at washingtonlawhelp.org. These cover divorce, legal separation, parenting plans, and child support for people who do not have an attorney.
Cities in Walla Walla County
All dissolution cases in Walla Walla County are filed at the Superior Court at the County Courthouse in Walla Walla.
Other communities in Walla Walla County include College Place, Waitsburg, and Prescott. All dissolution cases for those areas are filed with the Walla Walla County Superior Court.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Walla Walla County. File your dissolution case in the county where you or your spouse currently lives.