King County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in King County, WA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Seattle area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$10,000
Courts (9)
9 courthouses
Main Courthouse
Seattle - King County Courthouse
516 Third Avenue, Room E-327
Seattle, WA 98104
Other Courthouse Locations
Auburn
340 E Main St 101
Auburn, WA 98002
Bellevue
1309 114th Ave. S.E., Suite 100
Bellevue, WA 98004
Burien
601 S.W. 149th St.
Burien, WA 98166
Issaquah
5415 220th Ave. S.E.
Issaquah, WA 98029
Maleng Regional Justice Center (MRJC) in Kent
401 4th Ave. N., MRJC Office, 1A
Kent, WA 98032
Redmond
8601 160th Ave. N.E.
Redmond, WA 98052
Shoreline
18050 Meridian Ave. N.
Shoreline, WA 98133
Vashon
10011 S.W. Bank Road
Vashon, WA 98070
How to File in King County
E-filing available
This county accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this courthouse first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee (check or money order) plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.
Ready to get your money back?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideFor statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Washington small claims court guide →