How do I obtain copies of documents from a court file?
Copies In Person
Copies of documents filed in Superior Court cases may be obtained from the County Clerk's Office in person during business hours (8:30 a.m. - 12 Noon and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Monday - Friday). Certified copies (with seal) cost $5 for the first page of the document and $1 for each additional page. Non-certified copies cost $0.25 per page, unless from microfilm - $0.50 per page.
Copies By Mail
Copies of documents may be requested by mail addressed to:
Spokane County Clerks Office
County Courthouse, Room 300
1116 W Broadway Avenue
Spokane, WA 99021-0090
You must enclose the appropriate fee for copies and a self-addressed, stamped envelope of sufficient size, with enough postage for your copies.
Fees
You may telephone the County Clerk's Office at 509-477-2211 during office hours to find out the number of pages for each document and the exact fee, prior to requesting copies. The clerk does not accept debit or credit cards. These fees are in accordance with
RCW 36.18.016.
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