Maple Valley Probate Court Records
Probate court records for Maple Valley are filed and maintained at King County Superior Court, which has exclusive jurisdiction over estate administration, wills, and guardianship cases for Maple Valley residents under RCW Title 11.
Maple Valley Overview
Where Maple Valley Probate Cases Are Filed
King County Superior Court handles all probate and estate matters for Maple Valley residents. Maple Valley is located in southeast King County, south of I-90, so probate cases are typically filed at the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. There is no city-level probate court in Maple Valley.
Maple Valley uses King County District Court for limited jurisdiction matters. For all estate and guardianship filings, contact King County Superior Court at (206) 296-9300. The Kent Regional Justice Center at 401 Fourth Avenue N is about 12 miles northwest of Maple Valley via SR-169 and SR-18.
| Primary Office | Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center 401 Fourth Avenue N, Room 2C Kent, WA 98032 |
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| Seattle Office | King County Courthouse 516 Third Avenue, Room E-609 Seattle, WA 98104 |
| Phone | (206) 296-9300 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Online Search | Odyssey Portal |
The Maple Valley Public Records Request page describes how to request city administrative records from the city. City records and court probate records are separate systems.
Maple Valley city administrative records are handled through the city's public records portal. Probate and estate records for Maple Valley residents are filed at King County Superior Court at the Kent Regional Justice Center.
How to Search Maple Valley Probate Records
King County probate records from November 1, 2004 to present are searchable online through the KC Script Portal at kingcounty.gov. The statewide Odyssey Portal also covers King County cases and allows name searches. Both portals are free to use.
For records before November 2004, in-person access is required at either the Kent RJC or the Seattle courthouse. Bring the decedent's full name and approximate year of filing. Records on microfilm before July 1, 1979 are available only at the Seattle clerk's office.
Mail requests require a $10 postage and handling fee, plus $30 without a case number. Non-certified copies are $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost $5 for the first page and $1 for each additional page.
The Washington State Digital Archives holds historical King County probate records. The Puget Sound Regional Branch in Bellevue at (425) 564-3940 holds older historical materials.
Maple Valley Probate Filing Fees
The probate filing fee in King County is approximately $310 for a standard estate case. Contact the clerk at (206) 296-9300 to confirm the current fee. Copy fees are $0.25 per page for non-certified copies. Certified copies cost $5 for the first page and $1 for each additional page. Letters testamentary and letters of administration each cost $5.
What Maple Valley 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.
Maple Valley is a suburban community in the Soos Creek area of southeast King County. Estates may include residential real estate, forest land, and financial accounts. Not every estate requires 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 Maple Valley
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 residents at (888) 201-1014. Washington State Bar Association directory is at wsba.org. Self-help guides are at washingtonlawhelp.org.
King County Probate Court Records
Maple Valley is served by King County Superior Court for all probate matters. For more information on the court and records access, visit the King County probate records page.
Nearby Cities
These cities near Maple Valley file probate cases through their respective county courts.