Yakima County District Court - Yakima Division
Filing information for Yakima County District Court - Yakima Division in Yakima, WA. Part of the Yakima County small claims court system.
Small claims in Washington — the numbers that apply at this court
$10,000
maximum claim
$35
filing fee (published)
3–6 yrs
filing deadline by claim type
Yes
e-filing accepted
Published court information — verify before acting. See the full Washington small claims guide · The form that starts a case (MISC 05.0100): every field explained.
Courthouse Details
Yakima County District Court - Yakima Division
128 N. 2nd Street
Yakima, WA 98901
Mailing Address
128 N. 2nd Street, Yakima WA. 98901
Yakima, WA
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Area Served
City of Union Gap, City of Mabton, City of Tieton, City of Moxee
How to File at Yakima County District Court - Yakima Division
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: Yakima County District Court accepts electronic filings for Small Claims via TrueFiling. New cases and documents on existing cases initiated after July 26, 2016, can be e-filed. Cases initiated prior to this date require paper submissions. No cost to submit electronic filings, but credit card processing fees apply if paying online. A 'pay at court' option is available.
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 guideWrong court? Yakima County has 2 courts.
See all 2 courts in Yakima County →Small claims rules in Washington
How much you can sue for
Individuals can sue for up to $10,000 · businesses up to $5,000.
Corporations and LLCs limited to $5,000
Deadline to file (statute of limitations)
6 yrs written contract · 3 yrs oral contract · 3 yrs property damage · 3 yrs personal injury
Common questions
How much does it cost to file a small claims case at Yakima County District Court - Yakima Division?
Filing fees in Washington are set by the state and are $35. If you can't afford the fee, Washington offers a fee waiver — ask the clerk how to apply. Fees change, so confirm the current amount with the court clerk before you file.
What's the most I can sue for in Yakima County?
Small claims cases in Yakima County are limited to $10,000. If your claim is worth more than that, you either have to bring it in a different court or give up the amount above the limit to stay in small claims. The clerk can confirm which court fits your claim.
Can I file online at Yakima County District Court - Yakima Division?
Electronic filing exists here, but the record indicates it isn't open to people representing themselves — it's for attorneys. Plan to file in person or by mail, and ask the clerk whether that's still the case.
Where is Yakima County District Court - Yakima Division, and when is it open?
Yakima County District Court - Yakima Division is at 128 N. 2nd Street, Yakima, WA 98901. Posted hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.. Phone: (509) 574-1804. Hours change around holidays and court closures — call ahead before you travel.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Yakima?
Small claims court is built for people representing themselves, and most filers do exactly that. Whether an attorney may appear varies by state — the state guide linked on this page covers the rule where you are, and the clerk can confirm it.
Answers reflect published court data. Court rules and fees change — the clerk is always the authoritative source.