Pullman Probate Court Records
Probate court records for Pullman are filed and maintained at Whitman County Superior Court in Colfax, which has jurisdiction over all estate administration, wills, and guardianship cases for Pullman residents under RCW Title 11.
Pullman Overview
Where Pullman Probate Cases Are Filed
Whitman County Superior Court handles all probate and estate matters for Pullman residents. Pullman is the largest city in Whitman County, but the county seat is Colfax, about 26 miles north on US-195. All probate and estate filings go to the courthouse in Colfax. There is no probate court in Pullman.
Pullman Municipal Court at 190 SE Crestview Street handles city ordinance violations, traffic infractions, and misdemeanors within city limits. It has no jurisdiction over probate or estate matters. For all estate and guardianship filings, contact Whitman County Superior Court at (509) 397-6240 in Colfax.
| Office | Whitman County Superior Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 400 N Main Street Colfax, WA 99111 |
| Phone | (509) 397-6240 |
| Online Search | Odyssey Portal |
Pullman is home to Washington State University, and the area has a significant student and academic population. Residents with longer-term ties to the Pullman area file their estates in Whitman County. The drive to the Colfax courthouse takes about 30 minutes north on US-195 through the Palouse wheat country.
How to Search Pullman Probate Records
Whitman 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 Whitman County Superior Court. The portal shows case type, party names, case status, and docket entries. The search is free.
For in-person access, visit the clerk's office at 400 N Main Street in Colfax during business hours. Bring the decedent's full name and approximate year of filing. Staff can search by name or case number. Viewing records in person is free.
The Washington State Digital Archives holds historical Whitman County court records. Use the Detailed Search feature and select Superior Court Cases. For older materials, the Eastern Regional Branch of the Washington State Archives in Cheney serves Whitman County.
Pullman Probate Filing Fees
The probate filing fee in Whitman County is approximately $290 for a standard estate case per RCW 36.18.020. Contact the clerk at (509) 397-6240 to confirm the current fee before filing. 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 Pullman 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.
Pullman estates may include residential real estate in Whitman County, agricultural land on the Palouse, and financial accounts. Whitman County is one of the top wheat-producing counties in the United States, and estates in the area sometimes involve farmland and farm operations. The same standard Washington probate procedures under RCW Title 11 apply for all estate types.
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. Personal identifiers are redacted from public records under Washington Court Rule GR 31(e).
Probate Resources in Pullman
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.
Columbia Legal Services serves eastern Washington. 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.
Whitman County Probate Court Records
Pullman is served by Whitman County Superior Court in Colfax for all probate matters. For more information on the court and records access, visit the Whitman County probate records page.
Nearby Cities
These cities near Pullman file probate cases through their respective county courts.