Everett Probate Court Records
Probate court records for Everett are filed and maintained at Snohomish County Superior Court, which has jurisdiction over all estate administration, wills, and guardianship cases for Everett residents, with the courthouse located in Everett itself as the county seat under RCW Title 11.
Everett Overview
Where Everett Probate Cases Are Filed
Snohomish County Superior Court handles all probate and estate matters for Everett residents. Everett is the county seat of Snohomish County, so the courthouse is located in the city at 3000 Rockefeller Avenue. This is a direct advantage for Everett residents compared to other county cities that must drive to Everett. Snohomish County Clerk Heidi Percy maintains all Superior Court records.
Everett Municipal Court handles city ordinance violations, traffic infractions, and misdemeanor crimes within city limits. It has no jurisdiction over probate or estate matters. The two courts handle entirely different case types. For all estate and guardianship filings, contact Snohomish County Superior Court at (425) 388-3466 or (425) 388-3421.
| Office | Snohomish County Superior Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 3000 Rockefeller Avenue Everett, WA 98201 |
| Phone | (425) 388-3466 / (425) 388-3421 |
| Website | snohomishcountywa.gov |
| Online Search | Odyssey Portal |
The Everett Public Records Requests page describes how to request city administrative records from the City of Everett. City public records and court records are maintained in completely separate systems.
City of Everett administrative records are handled through the city's public records portal. Probate and estate records are maintained at Snohomish County Superior Court at 3000 Rockefeller Avenue in Everett.
How to Search Everett Probate Records
Snohomish County probate records can be searched online through the statewide Odyssey Portal. Enter the decedent's name or case number to find probate filings. The portal shows case type, party names, case status, and docket entries for cases in the electronic system.
For in-person access to current records, visit the clerk's office at 3000 Rockefeller Avenue in Everett during business hours. Access to view public court records is free at the clerk's office. Copies of audio recordings from court hearings cost $25 per hearing date. Bring the decedent's full name and approximate year of filing to assist staff with retrieval.
The Washington State Digital Archives holds historical Snohomish County court records. Use the Detailed Search feature and select Superior Court Cases. For older historical materials, the Puget Sound Regional Branch of the Washington State Archives in Bellevue at (425) 564-3940 serves Snohomish County.
Mail requests can be submitted to the clerk's office with a self-addressed stamped envelope and applicable copy fees. Non-certified copies are $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $5 for the first page and $1 for each additional page.
Everett Probate Filing Fees
The probate filing fee in Snohomish 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 (425) 388-3466 to confirm the current fee before filing. County surcharges may apply.
Copy fees follow the standard Washington State schedule. Certified copies cost $5 for the first page and $1 for each additional page. Non-certified copies are $0.50 per page. Letters testamentary and letters of administration each cost $5. Get enough letters when opening the case to handle all estate business with financial institutions.
What Everett Probate Records Contain
Probate case files document estate administration from start to finish. Standard documents include the original will if one exists, the probate petition, the personal representative's oath, notice to creditors, estate inventory and appraisement, creditor claims, court orders, and the final decree of distribution. The clerk keeps all documents as part of the official court record.
Everett estates may include Puget Sound waterfront property, Port of Everett commercial property, residential real estate throughout north Snohomish County, Boeing and military employment-related assets, and financial accounts. The same Washington probate procedures apply regardless of estate size or asset type.
Guardianship records in Snohomish County include the petition, court appointment order, annual financial accountings, ward care reports, and the termination order. The clerk keeps all guardianship records permanently. Standard probate records are available by request during business hours. Personal identifiers are redacted from public records under Washington Court Rule GR 31(e).
Not every estate goes to probate. Washington allows a Small Estate Affidavit for estates not exceeding $100,000 under RCW Chapter 11.62. These affidavits are not filed with Superior Court and do not appear in public records.
Probate Resources in Everett
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 and the Puget Sound Regional Branch in Bellevue at (425) 564-3940. Full Washington probate law is at RCW Title 11.
Northwest Justice Project serves Snohomish County residents at (888) 201-1014. Washington State Bar Association directory is at wsba.org. WashingtonLawHelp at washingtonlawhelp.org has plain-language guides on handling estates.
Snohomish County Probate Court Records
Everett is the county seat of Snohomish County and is served by Snohomish County Superior Court located in the city for all probate matters. For more information on the court and records access, visit the Snohomish County probate records page.
Nearby Cities
These cities near Everett file probate cases through their respective county courts.