Judicial Administration

King County Courthouse
516 3rd Ave, E609
Seattle, WA 98104-2386

Norm Maleng Justice Center
401 4th Ave N, 2C
Kent, WA  98032

Juvenile Division
1211 E. Alder St. #201
Seattle, WA  98122

(206) 296-9300
(206) 296-0100 TTY/TDD

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Fee Schedule

(Effective August 1, 2006)

Fees must be paid in advance
Pursuant to RCW 36.18.060

Appeal Fees:

Description

Reference

$ 200.00

Civil Appeal From Lower Court

RCW 36.18.020(2)(c)

200.00

Criminal Appeal from Lower Court (Imposed When Affirmed Or Dismissed)

RCW 36.18.020(2)(h)

250.00

Notice Of Appeal To Appellate Court
(Make Check Payable To King County Clerk)

RCW 2.32.070, 36.18.018(2)

.50

Clerk’s Papers, Per Page

RAP 9.7(a), RCW 36.18.016(20)

Actual cost

Transmittal Of Record And Exhibits

RAP 9.8; 15.4(e)

200.00

Appeal from Administrative Hearing Decision

RCW 36.18.020(2)(c)

Civil Fees:

53.00

Anti-harassment Action

RCW 36.18.020(2)(d)

20.00

Change Of Venue Transfer Fee (copy fees, if applicable are in addition)

RCW 36.18.016(18)

200.00
220.00

Change Of Venue, Civil - Or
Change Of Venue, Domestic
(Make Check Payable To Clerk Of County To Which Case Is Transferred)

RCW 4.12.090-100, 36.18.020(2)(a), 36.18.016(15)

200.00

Civil Action

RCW 36.18.020(2)(a)

200.00



220.00

Civil Counter Claim/Cross Claim/Third Party Claim

Counter Petition in a Domestic Relations Action

RCW 36.18.020(2)(a), 36.18.016(15)

220.00

Custody Of Child - Non-Parental

RCW 36.18.020(2)(a), 36.18.016(15)

250.00

Dissolution Of Marriage

RCW 36.18.020(2)(a), 36.18.016(2)(b), 36.18.016(15),

50.00

Emancipation Of A Minor

RCW 36.18.014, 13.64.020

200.00

Extension of Judgment

RCW 36.18.016(14)

200.00
220.00

Foreign Judgment, Civil – Or

Foreign Judgment, Domestic

RCW 36.18.020(2)(a),
RCW 36.18.016(15)

35.00

Frivolous Claim Of Lien

RCW 36.18.012(8), 60.70.060

200.00

Judicial Review

RCW 34.05.514, 36.18.020(2)(c)

250.00

Jury Demand - 12 Jurors

RCW 36.18.016(3)

125.00

Jury Demand - 6 Jurors

RCW 36.18.016(3)

250.00

Legal Separation/Invalidity

RCW 36.18.020(2)(a), 36.18.016(2)(b), 36.18.016(15)

220.00

Mandatory Arbitration Fee (in addition to filing fee)

RCW 36.18.016(24), KCC 4.71.115

56.00


Modification Of King County Decree,

Counter/Cross or Third Party Claim

RCW 36.18.016(2), 36.18.016(15)

220.00

Modification Of Decree Other Than King County

RCW 36.18.020(2)(a), 36.18.016(15)

20.00

Petition To Strike Restricted Covenants

RCW 49.60.227, 36.18.012(6)

20.00

Registration Of Land (Torrens Act)

RCW 65.12.780, RCW 36.18.016(13)

20.00

Subpoena (Original & One Conformed Copy)

KCC 4.71.070

250.00

Request For Trial De Novo

RCW 36.18.016(25)

20.00

Tax Warrant

RCW 36.18.012(10)

20.00


Transcript From District Court In King County And Abstract Of Judgment Or Verdict From Any Superior or Federal Court In The State Of Washington

RCW 36.18.012(2)


56.00


Objection to Relocation,

Counter/Cross or Third Party Claim

RCW 26.49.480(a), 36.18.016(2), 36.18.016(16)

220.00

Uniform Parentage Act filings

RCW 36.18.020(2)(a), 36.18.016(15)

45.00

112.00



157.00

Unlawful Detainer

Default

Additional Fee Required By Plaintiff For An Order To Show Cause And/Or If Answer Is Filed

Counter/Cross or Third Party Claim

RCW 36.18.012(4), 36.18.020(2)(A)

220.00

Wage Assignment For Paternity And Child Support Enforcement

RCW 36.18.020(2)(a), 36.18.016(15)

20.00

Warrant (Original & One Conformed Copy)

KCC 4.71.070

25.00

Water Rights Filing Fee

RCW 36.18.016(16), 90.030.180

20.00

Writ - (Original & One Conformed Copy) Any Writ Issued By The Clerk To Include Order Of Sale On Judicial Foreclosure

KCC 4.71.070
RCW 36.18.016(6); 36.18.050


Criminal Fees:

(Imposed By The Court Upon Conviction Or Guilty Plea)

$ 200.00

Filing Fee

RCW 10.01.160, 10.01.170

500.00

250.00

Crime Victim Penalty Assessment

Felony Or Gross Misdemeanor

Misdemeanor

RCW 7.68.035

Variable Other Costs As Imposed By The Court...........RCW 10.01.160, 10.01.170

Juvenile Fees:

100.00

75.00

Crime Victim Penalty Assessment

Felony Or Gross Misdemeanor

Misdemeanor

RCW 7.68.035

Probate/Guardianship/Adoption Fees:

220.00

Adoption Filing

RCW 36.18.020(2)(a), 36.18.016(15)

20.00

Citations (Original & One Conformed Copy)

KCC 4.71.070

200.00

Guardianship Filing
(There Is No Fee On Cases With Assets Less Than $3,000 When A Court Order So States)

RCW 36.18.020(2)(a)

RCW 11.88.030(3)

2.00

Letters Of Administration, Testamentary Or Guardianship

RCW 36.18.016(9)

200.00

Notice To Creditors (Non-Probate)

RCW 36.18.020(2)(a)

200.00

Petition Admitting Rejected Will; Or Contesting Will; Or Objecting To A Written Agreement Or Memorandum

RCW 36.18.020(2)(g)

200.00

Probate Filing

RCW 36.18.020(2)(f)

20.00

TEDRA Non-Judicial Binding Agreement

RCW 36.18.012(8)

200.00

TEDRA Summons and Petition

RCW 36.18.020(2)(g)

20.00

Will Filing Only - No Probate Of Decedent's Estate

RCW 36.18.012(7)

20.00

Will Repository

RCW 36.18.016(27)

Trust Account Service Fees:

Non-URESA Child Support Accounts

2.00

On Each Payment Of $25.01 To $150.00

KCC 4.76.010(B)(1,2)

10.00

On Each Payment Of $150.01 And Over

KCC 4.76.010(B)(1,2)


Restitution, Settlements, Tender, Bonds, Garnishments, Judgments, Interpleader

10.00

On Each Payment Of $25.01 And Over

KCC 4.76.010(B)(1,2)


Exceptions to Trust Account Service Fees:

1. A Payment Of $25.00 Or Less

2. Fee Waived By Clerk On The Basis Of A Hardship Affidavit On File

Applications Available At Financial Services Section

3. Fee Waived By the Court

Requires a Court Order

Miscellaneous Fees:

$ 5.00

1.00

Abstract of Judgment

For First Page Of Each Document

For Each Additional Page

RCW 36.18.016(4)

.50

Non-Certified Copies Prepared By Staff

Per Page

RCW 36.18.016(4)

2.00

Administering An Oath - Per Seal On Document Requiring Signature By The Clerk

RCW 36.18.016(5)

9.00

1.00

5.00

Authenticated or Exemplified Copies

Exemplification Certificate, Plus

Each Page Of Document Copied, Plus

If Exemplified Copy Of Money Judgment (Includes Abstract Of Judgment)

RCW 36.18.016(4)

KCC 4.71.080

2.00

Conformed Copies With Certification Seal

RCW 36.18.016(4)

5.00

1.00

Certified Copies

For First Page Of Each Document

For Each Additional Page

RCW 36.18.016(4)

20.00

Supplemental Proceedings (filing motion/order to appear or note for hrg)

RCW 36.18.016(7)

30.00


Ex Parte Orders
For A Single Submission Of 1 To 5 Orders Per Case,(Must Provide Postage Paid Return Envelope And Conforming Copy)

RCW 36.18.016(11)



15.00

Extra Handling/Faulty Document Fee
For Each Incomplete/Incorrect Document

KCC 4.71.100


3.00
1.00

Fax Fee (Must Be A Registered User)
For First Page, Plus
For Each Additional Page

GR 17, RCW 36.18.016(19)


.50

Forms, Per Page

RCW 36.18.016(4)

Investment Service Fee
Court Ordered Investment Of Trust Funds Of $2,000 Or More - 5% Of Earned Interest Retained By Clerk Upon Withdrawal

RCW 36.48.090



30.00

Non-Compliance

KCC 4.71.050


$ 20.00

Non-Judicial Filing - Filing Any Paper Not Related To Or Part Of Any Proceeding

RCW 36.18.012(3)

25.00

NSF Check Service Charge, Per Check

KCC 4.92.010

4.00

Program Report Fee, Per Page

RCW 36.18.016(11)

10.00

Return Scanned Original Document at Time of Filing (excl. wills, promissory notes, deeds, orders and negotiable instruments)

KCC 4.83.020

20.00

Search Records, Per Hour (1 Hour Minimum)

RCW 36.18.016(11)

.25

Self-Service Microfilm Copies or ECR Image Duplications, Per Page

RCW 36.18.016(4)

20.00

Additional Charge for Copies made on Compact Disk

RCW 36.18.016(4)

.15

Self-Service Photocopies, Per Page

15.00


Video Blank Tape
For Concurrent Taping Of Video Courtroom Proceedings

KCC 4.70.020


25.00

Video – Copy
For Copy of Previously Recorded Courtroom Proceedings

RCW 36.18.016(12)


10.00

25.00

Audio Recording Copy

Cassette Tape

Compact Disk

RCW 36.18.016(12)

RCW 36.18.016(4)