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Thurston County, Washington

The content on the Thurston County website is currently provided in English. We are providing the “Translation” for approximately 10 languages. The goal of the translation is to provide visitors with limited English proficiency to access information on the website in other languages. The translations do not translate all types of documents, and it may not give you an exact translation all the time. The translations are made through an automated process, which may not result in accurate or precise translations, particularly of technical and legal terminology.

County Clerk

Costs for copies of court documents:

  • Hard copies of non-certified copies cost $0.50 per page;
  • Electronic copies of non-certified copies cost $0.25 per page;
  • Certified copies costs $5.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page, per document. Certified copies provided in hard copy form will be placed in the U.S. mail.​​​​​​ Certified copies purchased online include a certification page with instructions to verify the document's integrity using our website.
  • Most public documents are available online. Documents not available online may be requested by email or mail.

Clerk's Office Public Computers

Each of our two locations offer several public computers that allow you to view documents without purchase. You can access all case types at either location unless the case or documents are confidential or sealed. If the documents are confidential and you are a party to the case, you may make a Records Coordinator appointment to view them.

Schedule an Appointment to View Confidential Documents

Obtaining Copies of Documents Online

Most public documents may be purchased online through the Clerk Documents app.

1

Create an Account

Navigate to https://clerkdocs.thurstoncountywa.gov, register a free account and login.

2

Search for Documents

Search for your case by cause number. Locate and preview your documents in the list, add them to your shopping cart and click Checkout complete your purchase.

3

Download Documents

Once payment is received, you will be redirected to your order page where you can view your order status. Once processed, you will receive an email confirmation with a link to download your documents.

Requesting Documents by Email

Documents not available online may be requested by email.

1

Email Us

Email your request to tcclerk@co.thurston.wa.us. The email should include the case number, case name, and the documents you are requesting.

2

Make Payment

You will receive a response email that states the number of pages and cost for the documents you are requesting, along with a link to make an online payment.

3

Receive Documents

Once payment is received, your documents will be emailed to you OR placed in the U.S. mail if you have requested certified documents. We do not provide any express mailing services unless you have paid for and provided the express envelope.

Requesting Documents by Mail

If you are unable to use a computer, you may request documents by mail.

1

Mail Us

Mail your case number, the specific documents you are requesting, your cashier's check or money order (no personal checks) along with a self-addressed stamped envelope to:
Thurston County Clerk's Office
2000 Lakeridge Drive S.W., Building 2
Olympia, WA 98502

2

Receive Documents

When we receive your written request, your documents will be processed and mailed to you. We do not provide any express mailing services unless you have paid for and provided the express envelope.