Thurston County, Washington

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Thurston County Washington

County Clerk

The position of County Clerk is best characterized as the administrative and financial officer of the Superior Court. The purpose of the office of County Clerk is to ensure the separation of powers among the three branches of government thereby preserving the integrity of the judiciary.

Linda Myhre Enlow, Clerk
Linda Myhre Enlow
Clerk

In-Person Services Are Not Available

The Thurston County Clerk’s Office in-person customer service counters are closed from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This change is due to prior and current budget reductions that the office has incurred. See Thurston County Clerk, Linda Myhre Enlow, Announces Closure of In-Person Services, Online Services Expanded.

Public terminals are available in our lobbies for public document viewing from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily.

If your case was delayed or you are unsatisfied with the service you've received, please fill out the complaint form below. A PDF version is available if you would prefer to write your response and file it at our office or scan and email it to us. Complaints will be sent to the Thurston County Board of County Commissioners. Your comments and concerns are important to us and will be heard.

Thurston County Clerk's Office Complaint Form

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Civil Protection Orders

Information on obtaining a civil protection order.

Ex Parte Instructions

Information on ex parte filings for criminal, civil and family law cases.

Forms & Packets

Legal forms and packets available from the Clerk's Office.

Submitting Exhibits

Instructions for submitting your exhibits to the court.

Court Facilitator

Assistance for self-represented parties with questions about court forms.

Obtaining Documents

How to obtain copies of documents filed in Thurston County Superior Court.

Performing Case Searches

Find information about case, hearing & judgment search.

Odyssey Portal Registration

A subscription service for attorneys to view case information and documents.

Viewing Confidential Documents

You may request to view confidential documents through an appointment.

How to Request Letters

Letters of Guardianship/Conservatorship and Letters Testamentary

Publishing Legal Notices

Information about publishing legal notices as required by law, ordered by a judge, or court.

Clerk's Papers for Appeals

How to request Clerk's Papers for your appeal to the Appellate Courts.

Writs and Order of Sale Issuance

Guidelines for submitting a writ or Order of Sale to the Thurston County Clerk's Office.

Out of State Subpoenas

Information about the process for out of state subpoenas.

Probate & Estate

Information for Probate & Estate Cases.

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Thurston County Clerk, Linda Myhre Enlow, Announces Changes in Service

Ex Parte services will be suspended effective March 16, 2026, until further notice. Lobby hours have been adjusted: doors open 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Thurston County Clerk, Linda Myhre Enlow, Announces Closure of In-Person Services, Online Services Expanded

The Thurston County Clerk’s Office today announced that its in-person customer service counters will be closed from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, effective January 20, 2026. Services remain available online.

Fees Changes

Effective July 27, 2025 fees related to filing, obtaining copies and other Clerk's Office services will change. The new fee schedule will be posted on July 27, 2025. Please review to ensure the proper amount is paid for the service(s) you are requesting.

County Clerk

Civil / Criminal

2000 Lakeridge Dr SW
Olympia, WA 98502

Family and Juvenile

2801 32nd AVE SW
Tumwater, WA 98512

Mailing Address

2000 Lakeridge Dr SW
Olympia, WA 98502