• I’ve been summoned for jury duty. What is my term of service? Where do I report? Can I be excused?
• How do I obtain court records and copies of legal documents?
• When and where is my court appointment?
• Where do I file a civil case, such as divorce or small claims?
• How do I obtain an Anti-Harassment or Domestic Violence Protection Order?
• How do I get an attorney? Can I qualify for a public defender or other legal assistance?
• Where do I file working papers?
• Which judges conduct volunteer settlement conferences?
• How do I get married at the courthouse?
• Where can I get a passport?
• How do I contact or visit a detainee at the King County jail?
• How do I contact the King County District Court?
• How do I contact other King County government agencies?

See juror information.

For court records of divorce, probate, criminal history, or civil lawsuits, contact King County Superior Court Clerk’s Office at (206) 296-9300. Records may be viewed at the Clerk’s Office at either the King County Courthouse or Kent Regional Justice Center. Contact the Clerk’s Office first to find out the location of your files.

For certificates of marriage, contact the King County Recorder’s Office at (206) 296-1570.

For birth or death certificates, contact the Department of Public Health.

Other frequently requested county records

This information can be provided by your attorney. If you do not have an attorney, schedules for civil cases can be obtained from the Clerk’s Office at (206) 296-9300. For criminal case schedules, contact the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office at (206) 296-9480.

Divorce and civil lawsuits should be filed at the King County Superior Court Clerk’s Office.

Small claims matters are filed in District Court

Petitions for Domestic Violence and Anti-Harrassment protection orders may be obtained and filed at either the King County Superior Court Clerk's Office or the nearest District Court. See King County Domestic Violence Information for additional information about domestic violence.

The King County Bar Association operates a lawyer referral service and provides information on community legal services.

Contact the Office of Public Defense to find out if you qualify for a public defender.

Working papers can be submitted to Superior Court's mailroom at:

Room C-203 in the King County Courthouse

Room 2D in the Regional Justice Center

Judges available for settlement conferences

You must first obtain a marriage license from the County Licensing Office.

To obtain a Superior Court judge for a marriage ceremony, call (206) 296-9100 for the King County Courthouse, or (206) 205-3355 for the Regional Justice Center.

A request for a judge to perform a marriage ceremony can also be made on the Seattle Municipal Court’s web site.

Passport applications can be made at any division of King County District Court or at any Community Service Center throughout King County.

Call (206) 296-1234 for visitation or other information pertaining to individuals in custody.

See the District Court's website.

See the King County website.