Camas Probate Court Records
Probate court records for Camas are filed and maintained at Clark County Superior Court in Vancouver, which has jurisdiction over all estate administration, wills, and guardianship cases for Camas residents under RCW Title 11.
Camas Overview
Where Camas Probate Cases Are Filed
Clark County Superior Court handles all probate and estate matters for Camas residents. The courthouse is in Vancouver, the county seat, about 10 miles west of Camas. There is no probate court in Camas itself. Clark County Clerk Scott G. Weber maintains all Superior Court records including probate filings for county residents.
Camas and Washougal share a municipal court, the Camas-Washougal Municipal Court at 89 C Street, Washougal, WA 98671. That court handles city ordinance violations and traffic infractions for both cities. It has no jurisdiction over probate or estate matters. All estate filings for Camas residents go to Clark County Superior Court at the courthouse in Vancouver.
| Office | Clark County Superior Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 1200 Franklin Street Vancouver, WA 98660 |
| Phone | 564-397-2292 |
| countyclerk@clark.wa.gov | |
| Website | clarkcountycourt.org |
| Online Search | Odyssey Portal |
The Camas-Washougal Municipal Court page describes the shared municipal court that handles city-level matters for Camas. Probate is not among its functions.
Camas and Washougal share a municipal court for city-level infractions and misdemeanors. Probate and estate records are filed at Clark County Superior Court in Vancouver.
How to Search Camas Probate Records
Clark County probate records can be searched online through the statewide Odyssey Portal. Enter the decedent's name or case number to find probate filings in Clark County Superior Court. Clark County Superior Court cases may also be searched using the Odyssey case management system directly from the Clark County Clerk's website.
Copy requests can be made by mail to Clark County Clerk's Office, PO Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-5000, or by email to copyrequests@clark.wa.gov. Copy fees range from $0.25 to $5 per page. A $30 search fee applies when requests lack a case number.
The Washington State Digital Archives holds historical Clark County court records. Use the Detailed Search feature and select Superior Court Cases. For older materials, the Southwest Regional Branch of the Washington State Archives in Olympia serves Clark County.
For in-person access, visit the clerk's office at 1200 Franklin Street in Vancouver during business hours. Bring the decedent's full name and approximate year of filing. Staff can search by name or case number.
Camas Probate Filing Fees
The probate filing fee in Clark County is approximately $290 for a standard estate case under Washington State fee schedules per RCW 36.18.020. Guardianship filings carry the same base fee. Contact the clerk at 564-397-2292 to confirm the current fee before filing.
Copy fees range from $0.25 to $5 per page depending on the type of copy and document. Certified copies cost $5 for the first page and $1 for each additional page. A $30 search fee applies when requesting copies without a case number. Letters testamentary and letters of administration each cost $5 and are needed to act on behalf of the estate.
What Camas Probate Records Contain
Probate case files in Clark County document estate administration from the opening petition through final distribution. Standard documents include the original will if one exists, the probate petition, the personal representative's oath and appointment order, notice to creditors, estate inventory and appraisement, creditor claims, court orders during administration, and the final decree of distribution.
Camas estates may include residential real estate in one of the fastest-growing areas of southwestern Washington, business interests, Columbia River waterfront property, and financial accounts. The same Washington probate procedures apply regardless of asset type. Appraisements for Camas real estate typically require licensed appraisers given the area's significant growth.
Not every estate requires probate. Washington allows a Small Estate Affidavit under RCW Chapter 11.62 for estates not exceeding $100,000. These affidavits are not filed with Superior Court and do not appear in public records. Personal identifiers are redacted from public records under Washington Court Rule GR 31(e).
Probate Resources in Camas
Free official probate forms are at courts.wa.gov/forms. Online case search is at the Odyssey Portal. Historical records are at the Washington State Digital Archives. Full Washington probate law is at RCW Title 11.
Northwest Justice Project serves Clark County residents at (888) 201-1014. Washington State Bar Association directory is at wsba.org. Self-help guides are at washingtonlawhelp.org.
Clark County Probate Court Records
Camas is served by Clark County Superior Court in Vancouver for all probate matters. For more information on the court and records access, visit the Clark County probate records page.
Nearby Cities
These cities near Camas file probate cases through their respective county courts.