Find Family Court Records in Lincoln County

Lincoln County family court records are kept at the Superior Court Clerk's office in Davenport. The court handles dissolution of marriage, legal separation, custody and parenting plans, child support, adoption, guardianship, probate, and protection orders. The Clerk's office files and indexes all records for Lincoln County Superior Court and is the right place to request copies of case documents. You can reach the office by phone, email, or mail, or visit in person at 450 Logan Street. Most family court records are public under Washington State court access rules.

Lincoln County Superior Court and Clerk

Lincoln County Superior Court is located at 450 Logan Street, 2nd Floor, Davenport, WA 99122. The main court phone is 509-725-3081. The mailing address is PO Box 396, Davenport, WA 99122. The court actively manages its docket to give fair, prompt, and clear resolution of legal disputes. It provides access to justice for all citizens and treats all parties professionally and with respect.

The Clerk's office is also at 450 Logan Street, 2nd Floor, in the same building. The clerk's phone number is 509-725-1401. Office hours are 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on weekdays. If you need copies of filed documents or want to check on a pending case, call during those hours. Have your case number ready when you call. The Court Administrator handles scheduling but cannot provide document copies.

The screenshot below shows the Lincoln County Superior Court page with its mission statement, docket schedule, and contact details.

The Superior Court page also shows the Court Docket tab, where you can see canceled or reinstated docket days, and links to the Court Administrator's contact information.

Lincoln County Court Schedule and Docket Days

Tuesdays are Law and Motion docket days in Lincoln County Superior Court. Civil, family law, probate, and guardianship matters are heard at 9:30 AM. Criminal matters are at 10:30 AM. Juvenile matters are at 1:30 PM. Canceled or reinstated docket days are shown under the Court Docket tab on the Superior Court page. If you have a hearing scheduled, always confirm the date has not been changed before you go.

All family court cases in Lincoln County follow RCW Chapter 26.09 for dissolution and RCW Chapter 26.12 for family court proceedings. Washington is a no-fault state. The only ground for dissolution is that the marriage is irretrievably broken. Either spouse can file. There is a mandatory 90-day waiting period after service before the court can finalize a dissolution.

The County Clerk's office screenshot below shows the clerk's role and the types of cases filed in Lincoln County Superior Court.

Case types filed with the clerk include criminal felony, civil, domestic and family law (case type 3), probate and guardianship, paternity and adoption, mental illness, and juvenile matters. Domestic and family cases are the main focus for people looking up dissolution or custody records.

Lincoln County Filing Fees and Procedures

The filing fee for divorce in Lincoln County is $364.00. The ex-parte or presentment fee is $30.00. Lincoln County does not accept personal checks. Accepted payment forms are cash, cashier's check, money order, attorney law firm check, and debit or credit card. Payment must be made to "Lincoln County Clerk." The office does not send automatic notices when documents are filed or when a judge signs orders. If you want a copy of your stamped documents returned to you, include copies and a self-addressed stamped envelope when you submit.

Copies of court documents can be obtained by mail, email, or in person. Certified copies cost $5.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page. Plain printed copies are $0.50 per page. Emailed copies are $0.25 per page. Note that emailed copies cannot be certified copies. The most official version is an authenticated or exemplified copy, which is needed for use outside the United States. It costs the same as a certified copy plus $2.00 for each additional seal. The office also offers USPS Priority Mail and USPS Express Mail for mailed requests.

If you are using regular USPS mail, send to: Lincoln County Clerk, P.O. Box 68, Davenport, WA 99122. For FedEx or UPS deliveries, use: 450 Logan Street, 2nd Floor, Davenport, WA 99122.

The screenshot below is the Lincoln County Clerk FAQ page with full details on fees, forms, and copy procedures.

The FAQ page covers everything from how to purchase divorce packets by phone to how to file via the e-File portal and what forms require notarization before submission.

Divorce Packets and Forms in Lincoln County

The clerk's office has packets available for purchase by phone or email for several case types: divorce, legal separation, invalidity of marriage, dissolution of domestic partnership, modification, contempt, relocation, and minor guardianship. Prices vary based on the number of pages. A civil protection order packet is free.

Forms are also free to download from courts.wa.gov/forms or Washington Law Help. All forms must be printed single-sided under Washington State Court Rule GR 14. One form not available on those sites is the Verification of Findings, which is required for dissolution, legal separation, invalidity, and domestic partnership cases. You must print that PDF and sign it in front of a notary before filing.

The e-Filing system in Lincoln County is available for some types of filings. The office cannot accept documents by email or fax. For more on e-Filing, visit the clerk's website. To register as a new user, select "Request Access to Site" on the e-File Portal and complete the required fields. Call the office after submitting to ensure the request is processed quickly if you have urgent matters.

Protection Orders in Lincoln County

Washington law allows anyone to file a civil case asking the court to grant an order to protect them from abuse, threats, exploitation, or harassment. A single petition form is used for domestic violence, anti-harassment, sexual assault, stalking, and vulnerable adult protection orders. A separate petition is used for extreme risk protection orders, which are mainly filed by law enforcement to temporarily suspend a person's firearm access.

There is no fee for forms, filing, or certified copies for domestic violence, sexual assault, vulnerable adult, stalking, or extreme risk protection orders. There is also no fee for law enforcement service if the court orders it. A $53.00 filing fee applies for anti-harassment petitions unless the court finds the conduct falls into specific categories like stalking, a hate crime, or a single act of violence.

Protection order paperwork can be submitted in person during office hours (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM weekdays), by mail to P.O. Box 68, or electronically through the e-File portal. Documents must be in PDF format with no color or highlighting, and must include signatures. All filings must meet GR 14 formatting requirements.

The screenshot below shows the Lincoln County Civil Protection Orders page with filing options and fee information.

The protection orders page explains the types of orders available, costs, and how to submit paperwork in person, by mail, or via e-filing.

Cities in Lincoln County

Lincoln County's main communities include Davenport (the county seat), Wilbur, Creston, Harrington, and Reardan. All family court cases for Lincoln County residents are filed at the Superior Court in Davenport. No cities in Lincoln County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Lincoln County. File your family court case in the county where you or your spouse lives.