Lacey Probate Court Records
Probate court records for Lacey are filed and maintained at Thurston County Superior Court in Olympia, which has jurisdiction over all estate administration, wills, and guardianship cases for Lacey residents under RCW Title 11.
Lacey Overview
Where Lacey Probate Cases Are Filed
Thurston County Superior Court handles all probate and estate matters for Lacey residents. Lacey is adjacent to Olympia, the county seat, so the courthouse is very close by. Thurston County Clerk Linda Myhre Enlow maintains all Superior Court records. Probate cases are filed at the Civil/Criminal location in Olympia, not the Family and Juvenile location in Tumwater.
Lacey Municipal Court handles city ordinance violations, traffic infractions, and misdemeanors within city limits. It has no jurisdiction over probate or estate matters. Note that the Thurston County Clerk's office made changes effective in early 2026, including closure of in-person customer service counters with expanded online services, and suspension of Ex Parte services effective March 2026. Call ahead to confirm current procedures before visiting.
| Office | Thurston County Superior Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Civil/Criminal Address | 2000 Lakeridge Drive SW Olympia, WA 98502 |
| Phone | (360) 786-5560 |
| TCClerk@co.thurston.wa.us | |
| Website | thurstoncountywa.gov |
| Online Search | Odyssey Portal |
The Thurston County Clerk's Civil/Criminal location at 2000 Lakeridge Drive SW in Olympia is about 5 miles from Lacey's central business district. This is the location to use for probate filings and records requests. The Family and Juvenile location in Tumwater handles separate case types and is not used for probate.
How to Search Lacey Probate Records
Thurston 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 Thurston County Superior Court. The portal shows case type, party names, case status, and docket entries.
For in-person access, visit the clerk's office at 2000 Lakeridge Drive SW in Olympia. Call (360) 786-5560 ahead of your visit to confirm current office hours and available services, as the clerk's procedures have changed in recent years with expanded online services.
The Washington State Digital Archives holds historical Thurston 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 Thurston County.
Lacey Probate Filing Fees
The probate filing fee in Thurston County is approximately $290 for a standard estate case per RCW 36.18.020. Contact the clerk at (360) 786-5560 to confirm the current fee. 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.
What Lacey Probate Records Contain
Probate case files 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, notice to creditors, estate inventory and appraisement, creditor claims, court orders, and the final decree of distribution.
Lacey is one of the fastest-growing cities in Washington. Estates may include residential real estate in Lacey's growing neighborhoods, state government employment-related assets given the proximity to Olympia, and financial accounts. The same Washington probate procedures apply for all estate types. Washington allows a Small Estate Affidavit for estates not exceeding $100,000 under RCW Chapter 11.62.
Probate Resources in Lacey
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 Southwest Regional Branch in Olympia. Full Washington probate law is at RCW Title 11.
Northwest Justice Project serves residents at (888) 201-1014. Washington State Bar Association directory is at wsba.org. Self-help guides are at washingtonlawhelp.org.
Thurston County Probate Court Records
Lacey is served by Thurston County Superior Court in Olympia for all probate matters. For more information on the court and records access, visit the Thurston County probate records page.
Nearby Cities
These cities near Lacey file probate cases through their respective county courts.