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Whatcom County District Court

Filing information for Whatcom County District Court in Bellingham, WA. Part of the Whatcom County small claims court system.

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E-Filing

✓ Available

Max Claim

$10,000

Courthouse Details

Whatcom County District Court

311 Grand Avenue Suite 401

Bellingham, WA 98225

Mailing Address

311 Grand Avenue Suite 401

Bellingham, WA 98225

Phone: (360) 778-5400Fax: (360) 676-7685Email: districtcourtservices@co.whatcom.wa.us

Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Area Served

Whatcom County

How to File at Whatcom County District Court

E-filing available

This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.

Note: E-filing for court claim forms is available through eFileWA. A fee of $26 USD applies for online filing. While Whatcom County Superior Court currently accepts Civil and Probate filings via e-filing, the eFileWA system is generally used for filing documents to several Washington courts, including District Courts for small claims.

File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.

File by mail

Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee 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 guide

For statewide rules, see the full Washington small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.