SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE NOTIFICATION
The King County Superior Court Clerk’s Office is performing a system update. The KC Script Portal will be unavailable from 5:30pm on Thursday, June 18, through 6:00pm on Sunday, June 21. Online services accessible through the KC Script Portal will be unavailable.
Only during this scheduled downtime, Civil Protection Order petitions can be submitted via email to dja.dvpo@kingcounty.gov. To monitor the status of the KC Script Portal or learn how to submit a Civil Protection Order during this system outage, please visit: http://kcscclerkefilingstatus.com.
ALERT! Friday, June 12, 2026
Starting June 19, 2026, users will be required to log in to perform a Case Search in the portal. Creating an account is free and easy to set up. Click on the Quick Start Guide for a step-by-step instructions.
The KC Script Portal gives you access to King County Superior Court records and filing services. Use the Portal to:
- E-File new case and documents
- Submit E-Working Copy and Ex Parte via the Clerk
- Manage and register for E-Service
- View, request, and purchase King County Superior Court records
- Pay court fines on criminal cases
- Verify certified document copies
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What records can I view in the portal
All King County Superior Court records are available to be ordered in the Portal. You can view records for the following case types if the cases were filed November 1, 2004 or later:
- Adult criminal;
- Civil cases, with the exception of domestic violence and antiharassment protection order cases;
- Probate and Guardianship cases;
- All Family Law cases; and
- Unsealed portions of paternity cases.
Records that are restricted by LGR31 can still be requested through the portal and delivered electronically. Access to online viewing of King County court records is governed by LGR 31.
Visit the Clerk’s Office website for Payment Information and for a full list of the Fee Schedule.
| Document type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Non-Certified Copy Fee | $0.50 per page |
| Certified Copy Fee | $5.00 for the first page & $1.00 per page thereafter |
| Exemplified Copy Fee | $9.00 for the first page & $1.00 per page thereafter |
| Research Fee | $30.00 per hour & any portion thereof |
| Shipping and Handling | $5.00 ($2.00 for handling and $3.00 postage) |
| Audio recording of court proceedings | $25.00 per court date |
| Video recording of court proceedings | $25.00 per court date |
| Writ Issuance | $20.00 for the first 2 copies & $2.00 per copy thereafter |
| Subpoena Issuance | $20.00 for the first 2 copies & $2.00 per copy thereafter |
| Expedited | $40.00 per case |
General Clerk Office Questions:
206-296-9300
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9:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday
