Divorce records in Clallam County, Washington can be accessed through several channels. ClallamCourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information for Clallam County. You can also obtain records directly from the Superior Court Clerk's Office that issued the decree, submit a public records request through the county, or order a certified divorce certificate from the Washington State Department of Health. The approach you choose depends on whether you need court filings or a vital record certificate.
Clallam County Divorce Records Search
The Clallam County Superior Court Clerk's Office is the primary custodian of divorce case records filed in the county. This office indexes and maintains all domestic filings, including divorce decrees, settlement agreements, parenting plans, custody orders, and related motions. You can search for cases online using the county's case or name search tool, which lets you look up cases by party name or case number and view the document index for each case.
The Washington State Department of Health separately maintains divorce certificates — shorter vital record documents that confirm a divorce occurred. These certificates do not include the full case file details found in court records.
For older or historical records, the Washington State Digital Archives may have digitized Clallam County court records available for searching.
Clallam County Superior Court Clerk's Office
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Clallam County
In Washington, divorce cases (called "dissolution of marriage" proceedings) are handled exclusively by the Superior Court. In Clallam County, all divorce petitions, decrees, and related filings go through the Clallam County Superior Court, and the Superior Court Clerk's Office maintains the official case file after entry of the decree.
The Washington State Department of Health also keeps a record of every divorce finalized in the state. However, what the Department of Health provides is a divorce certificate — a summary document — not the full decree or case file.
Which office you contact depends on what you need:
- Full divorce decree, settlement agreement, custody orders, or other case documents — contact the Clallam County Superior Court Clerk's Office.
- Certified divorce certificate for proof of divorce (often needed by the Social Security Administration, for remarriage, or for name changes) — order from the Washington State Department of Health.
Clallam County Superior Court Clerk's Office
Washington State Department of Health — Vital Records
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Clallam County
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Certified copy of a Superior Court document (Clerk's Office) | $5.00 per document plus $1.00 per page | Same day to several business days (in person or by mail) |
| Non-certified copy of a Superior Court document (Clerk's Office) | $0.50 per page | Same day to several business days |
| Divorce certificate — Washington State Department of Health | $25.00 | Approximately 2–6 weeks by mail |
| Divorce certificate — expedited processing (DOH) | $25.00 plus additional shipping fees | Approximately 1–2 weeks |
| Online case index search (Washington Courts) | Free | Immediate |