Chelan County, Washington Court Filing
Fee Lookup

Court filing fees in Chelan County, Washington are collected by the Chelan County Superior Court in Wenatchee according to Washington's statutory fee schedule, plus any local surcharges authorized by county ordinance. Washington's court structure — Superior Court (civil/family/probate) / District Court (small claims) — determines which courthouse accepts which case types and what fees apply.

The Chelan County Superior Court operates as a moderate-volume court. Confirming the current fee schedule with the clerk's office is recommended, as fees can change when new state legislation takes effect or when the county updates its local surcharge schedule.

For the full Washington court filing fee schedule, see our Washington Court Filing Fees.

The Chelan County Superior Court is located at 350 Orondo Ave, Wenatchee WA 98801. The court clerk can be reached at (509) 667-6290.

Visit the court's website for current forms, fee schedules, and filing instructions.

Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

• Filing fees in Chelan County are based on Washington's statutory schedule, which applies statewide, plus any local surcharges assessed by the county. For reference, the statewide base fees by case type are: probate and estate filings — $200–$260 (Superior Court — Probate)
• civil complaints and appearances — $200–$260 (Superior Court) / $50–$100 (District Court)
• family law matters (divorce, custody, support) — $200–$260 (Superior Court — Family Law)
• small claims filings — $35–$100 (District Court / Municipal Court small claims). These figures represent the state-level base
• the total amount due at the Chelan County Superior Court in Wenatchee may include additional local charges.

The clerk's office at the Chelan County Superior Court in Wenatchee can confirm whether any local assessments apply beyond the state statutory base fee.

• Beyond the initial filing fee, Chelan County litigants and estate administrators should budget for recurring court costs throughout the proceeding: fees for filing subsequent motions and responses, charges for certified copies of letters testamentary or court orders (typically $5 to $25 per document in Washington), jury demand deposits in civil cases, and in probate matters, fees associated with filing the inventory, accountings, and petition for discharge.
• For a complete picture of expected court costs in Chelan County, request the full fee schedule from the Chelan County Superior Court clerk in Wenatchee before initiating the proceeding.

Washington is expanding e-filing across its court system. The Chelan County Superior Court in Wenatchee may still accept or require paper filings for some case types.

Contact the clerk directly to confirm requirements for your case type and whether a convenience fee (typically $2–$8 per transaction) applies. For full statewide e-filing details, see our Washington Court Filing Fees.

• Chelan County residents who cannot afford court filing fees may apply for a fee waiver under RCW § 2.04.190 / GR 34.
• To apply, file a declaration of financial condition with the Chelan County Superior Court clerk's office in Wenatchee at the time of your initial filing.
• The declaration lists all household income sources, monthly expenses, assets, and liabilities.
• A judge or court commissioner reviews the application and issues an order granting or denying the waiver, typically within a few days of submission.

• Eligibility for a fee waiver in Chelan County generally requires that household income fall at or below 125% to 200% of the federal poverty level, or that the applicant is receiving qualifying public benefits — commonly Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, or public housing assistance.
• The specific income thresholds and qualifying programs are defined in RCW § 2.04.190 / GR 34 and may have been updated by recent legislation.
• Ask the Chelan County Superior Court clerk in Wenatchee for the current income guidelines before completing your declaration.

• A granted fee waiver covers filing fees charged by the Chelan County Superior Court — including initial filing fees and subsequent filings in the same case — but does not cover costs owed to third parties.
• In Chelan County probate proceedings, a fee waiver does not eliminate the cost of publishing a notice to creditors in a newspaper of general circulation (a statutory requirement in most states), service of process fees paid to process servers or the sheriff's office, or costs for court-ordered appraisals.
• Budget for these additional costs separately even when a fee waiver is in effect.