Klickitat County Court Records Search

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    Klickitat County, Washington, maintains court records across multiple court levels — from Superior Court proceedings handling felonies and major civil cases down to district courts managing misdemeanors, traffic infractions, and small claims disputes. These records capture the official sequence of events in every case: filings, orders, hearings, judgments, and more. Attorneys, researchers, journalists, and private citizens all rely on them for verified legal information. Knowing which office holds which records, and what procedures apply, will save you considerable time and frustration.

    Accessing Court Records in Washington State:

    Washington State court records can be searched through official court resources, clerk offices, public access terminals, and online tools. The Washington Courts website coordinates statewide access, and WashingtonStateCourts.us may help you locate publicly available court case information covering district, superior, and appellate court proceedings across all counties, including Klickitat.

    How to Look Up a Court Case in Klickitat County?

    Klickitat County has four courts, each responsible for a distinct category of legal matters. The County Clerk's Office maintains records for the Superior Court, while each District Court manages its own records independently.

    Klickitat County Superior Court

    Address: 205 S. Columbus Avenue, Room 206, Goldendale, WA 98620
    Phone: (509) 773-5744 (contact the County Clerk's Office for case filings, fees, and jury matters)
    Email (administrative): superiorcourtadmin@klickitatcounty.gov

    Klickitat County Clerk's Office (custodian of Superior Court records)

    Address: 205 S. Columbus Avenue, Room 204, Goldendale, WA 98620
    Phone: (509) 773-5744
    Hours: Monday–Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

    Klickitat County Superior Court – Juvenile Division

    Address: 131 W. Court Street, MS-CH-16, Goldendale, WA 98620
    Phone: (509) 773-3355
    Fax: (509) 773-3221

    East Klickitat County District Court

    Address: 205 S. Columbus Avenue, MS-CH-11, Goldendale, WA 98620
    Phone: (509) 773-4670
    Fax: (509) 773-4653
    Email: kcedc@klickitatcounty.org

    West Klickitat County District Court

    Address: 501 NE Washington Street, P.O. Box 435, White Salmon, WA 98672
    Phone: (509) 493-1190
    Fax: (509) 493-4469

    Three primary ways to search Klickitat County court records:

    Washington Courts Case Search(online, free) — Search by name or case number across all Washington court levels, including Klickitat County Superior and District Courts. The database refreshes every 24 hours at 3:00 a.m. Keep in mind that results show case information only — documents are not available for download through this portal.

    Odyssey Portal(online) — This portal offers additional case number lookup functionality and is particularly useful when you are preparing a Digital Archives document order.

    Washington State Digital Archives(online, document purchase) — The Digital Archives holds Klickitat County Superior Court case files from 2000 to the present. Search by keyword or case number, then purchase certified or non-certified document copies directly through the platform. Non-certified copies are available for immediate download; certified copies are mailed.

    For in-person or mailed copy requests, contact the Clerk's Office directly at 205 S. Columbus Avenue, Room 204, during operating hours.

    Are Court Records Public in Klickitat County?

    Washington General Rule 31 (GR 31) sets the baseline: all court records are presumed open to the public unless restricted by federal law, state law, court rule, court order, or case law. This applies to both physical records at the courthouse and electronic records available through online portals.

    Categories of records that are generally open to the public:

    • Civil case filings, orders, and judgments
    • Criminal felony case records (charging documents, pleas, sentencing orders)
    • Dissolution (divorce) decrees and final orders
    • Probate filings and estate records
    • Protection order records (with certain victim information redacted)
    • Misdemeanor and infraction records held by the District Courts

    Categories of records that are confidential or restricted from public access:

    • Juvenile court records (dependency, delinquency, at-risk youth, truancy)
    • Adoption records and paternity records (except final orders)
    • Mental illness commitment records
    • Alcohol and drug treatment commitment records
    • Financial account information in court filings
    • Family law cases where a court order seals specific documents
    • Victim identity information in certain criminal and domestic violence cases

    The Washington Courts public access brochure offers a practical overview of what is and is not accessible under GR 31. When records are restricted, you will generally need a court order to access the sealed portions.

    Klickitat County Criminal Court Records

    Criminal matters in Klickitat County are divided between two court levels based on the severity of the charge. The Superior Court handles all felony cases, while misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor offenses — along with traffic and non-traffic infractions — are handled by the East and West District Courts.

    Felony records filed in Superior Court are docketed and indexed by the County Clerk's Office. These include charging documents, arraignment records, plea agreements, trial records, and sentencing orders. All publicly available Superior Court records can be searched online through the Washington Courts Case Search and through the Digital Archives.

    District Court criminal records — covering misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, and infractions — are maintained separately by each District Court:

    • East District Court holds criminal dockets on the 2nd Thursday and 3rd Monday of each month at 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. First Appearance dockets are set for Mondays at 1:30 p.m. In-custody dockets begin daily at 8:30 a.m. Online payments for East District Court citations can be made through Point and Pay.
    • West District Court handles criminal matters for White Salmon, Bingen, and surrounding areas. Docket schedules are posted online, and court attendance is available by phone via Google Meet (Phone: (617) 675-4444, PIN: 463-(744) 512-6457#). Online payments are processed through the West District Court payment portal.

    Requesting criminal records:

    Copy fees (per RCW 36.18.016(4)):

    Document TypeFee
    Non-certified copies$0.50 per page
    Certified copies (first page)$5.00
    Certified copies (each additional page)$1.00

    Mailed copies are available from the Clerk's Office with an additional postage fee determined at the time of request.

    Klickitat County Civil Court Records

    The Klickitat County Clerk's Office handles all civil filings for the Superior Court, including lawsuits, contract disputes, property matters, mortgage foreclosures, mechanic's liens, and protection orders. The Clerk's Office also processes e-filed civil documents through TrueFiling, the county's electronic filing platform, which accepts civil filings directly from attorneys and authorized parties.

    The East District Court also handles limited civil matters — including small claims, disputes over recovery of money, and antiharassment or protection orders. Civil and small claims hearings at East District Court are scheduled for Thursdays at 8:30 a.m. (except when a criminal docket is scheduled). West District Court similarly manages civil matters for the western portion of the county.

    Searching civil records:

    Civil case information for Superior Court filings is searchable through the Washington Courts Name and Case Search by party name or case number. Complete document copies are accessible through the Digital Archives for cases filed from 2000 onward, or in person through the Clerk's Office.

    To request civil records in person or by mail:

    • Provide the case number or party name to the Clerk's Office staff.
    • Specify whether you need certified or non-certified copies.
    • Pay applicable copy fees ($0.50/page non-certified; $5.00 first page/$1.00 each additional page certified).
    • For mailed copies, the Clerk's Office will assess an additional postage fee.

    The Klickitat County Clerk's Office also processes judgments filed against individuals or businesses, including tax liens, municipal liens, and federal liens — all of which become part of the searchable civil record.

    Klickitat County Family Court Records

    Family law matters in Klickitat County are filed in the Superior Court and maintained by the County Clerk's Office. Case types include dissolutions (divorce), child custody, paternity, domestic violence protection orders, and adoptions — each with varying levels of public access depending on the sensitivity of the matter.

    Divorce records are generally public in Klickitat County. The Clerk's Office holds dissolution case files from 1859 to the present. The Washington State Digital Archives covers Superior Court case files from 2000 onward. The Washington State Department of Health maintains a statewide divorce certificate index from January 1968 through four months before the present, and the Washington State Archives holds records from 1969 to 2017. Certified or non-certified informational divorce records from the Department of Health start at $25.00 per copy.

    Child custody and domestic violence records filed in Superior Court are subject to GR 31 restrictions. Victim identifying information in domestic violence cases is sealed by court order, and custody case documents may be partially restricted depending on the specific content.

    Adoption and paternity records — with the exception of final orders — are confidential under Washington state law and are not accessible to the general public through standard record requests.

    Marriage records are held by the Klickitat County Auditor's Office. To obtain a certified marriage certificate, you must apply to the Auditor's Office and pay $39.00 (cash) for the first certified copy; additional copies cost $3.00 each. The Washington State Archives also issues certified marriage certificates for $25.00:

    Klickitat County Auditor's Office
    Address: 205 S. Columbus Avenue, Suite 203, Goldendale, WA 98620
    Phone: (509) 773-4001

    Birth and death certificates for Klickitat County are issued through the Klickitat County Health Department via VitalChek. The Health Department issues birth certificates for events from July 1, 1907, to the present and death certificates for deaths registered through Washington's Electronic Death Registration System. The fee is $25.00 per certified copy, with an additional 3% credit card fee or $1.25 electronic check fee. Applicants must provide valid identification and proof of eligibility under Washington's 2021 vital records access requirements.

    Klickitat County Health Department – Goldendale Office
    Address: 115 W. Court Street, Goldendale, WA 98620
    Phone: (509) 773-4565 | Fax: (509) 773-5991

    Klickitat County Health Department – White Salmon Office
    Address: 501 NE Washington, White Salmon, WA 98672
    Phone: (509) 493-1558 | Fax: (509) 493-4025

    Klickitat County Probate Court Records

    Probate proceedings in Klickitat County — covering estate administration, wills, guardianships, and conservatorships — are heard in the Klickitat County Superior Court. The County Clerk's Office files and indexes all probate and guardianship actions and is the custodian of those records.

    Probate case information is searchable online through the Washington Courts Case Search, which includes a dedicated Probate/Guardianship category for Klickitat County. Document copies for cases from 2000 onward are available through the Washington State Digital Archives.

    How to request Klickitat County probate records:

    • Search online — Use the Washington Courts Case Search to locate the case number for the estate or guardianship matter.
    • Purchase documents via Digital Archives — Go to the Digital Archives, select "Search by Keyword", enter the case number with dashes, and select Klickitat County Superior Court Files from the results. Choose certified or non-certified copies and complete checkout. Non-certified copies download immediately; certified copies are mailed.
    • Request in person — Bring the case number and valid photo ID to the Clerk's Office at 205 S. Columbus Avenue, Room 204, Goldendale, WA 98620, during business hours (Monday–Thursday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Friday 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.). Staff will retrieve the file and provide copies at the standard fee schedule.
    • Request by mail — Submit a written request to the Clerk's Office at the address above. Include the case number or decedent's name, the specific documents needed, and payment for estimated copy costs. The Clerk's Office will assess a postage fee for mailed returns.

    Probate records involving guardianships of minors, or records sealed by court order, may not be available through standard public access. A court order is required to access those restricted portions of a guardianship file.