Not legal advice. This page summarizes public statutes and court fee schedules as of the date shown. Rules and fees change; confirm with the court before you file, and talk to a local attorney about your situation.
Washington eviction at a glance
| Court | Superior Court in the county (unlawful detainer) |
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Washington evictions are heard in the superior Court in the county (unlawful detainer). Before filing for unpaid rent, the landlord must give the notice required by RCW 59.12.030(3).
Step by step
- Notice for unpaid rent. For residential tenancies under RCW 59.18, a 14-day pay-or-vacate notice. (RCW 59.12.030(3))
- File in court. If the tenant doesn't pay or move out, file the eviction case in the superior Court in the county (unlawful detainer). Ask the clerk for current filing and service fees. (Washington Courts)
- Hearing, judgment and removal. After the tenant is served, the court sets a hearing. If the landlord wins, removal happens only through the court's order or writ, carried out by a law enforcement officer. Exact timelines are in the court's self-help materials. (Washington Courts)
Statewide fees
| Eviction filing fee | Not verified Set by each court or county; no single statewide figure published |
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| Service of process and writ / removal | Not verified Set by the county sheriff, marshal or constable |
Fees vary by court or county. For any county we haven't verified, call the clerk before filing.
About the missing details
Why it's missing: We only list eviction court fees published by an official source. Washington hasn't published its local filing, service and writ fees online in a form we could verify, so call the clerk of the superior court to confirm before you file.
General information
Not specific to Washington
Across the 21 counties where we've read the official fee schedule, the eviction filing fee runs from $41 to $322. Sheriff or constable service usually adds a per-tenant charge, and a writ of possession adds another. Statewide fixed filing fees we've verified: California $240 (claims up to $10,000), Connecticut $175, Delaware $45, Florida $185, Texas $54.
Closest place with verified data
King County, WA (about 54 miles away): residential unlawful detainer filing fee $135
Call or visit the official office
Washington Courts · Official website
Ask for the clerk's office for the court that handles evictions in your county.
Know the current fee? Tell us. We check every tip against an official source before publishing it.
Counties with verified local fees
Official resources
All Washington counties
Counties without verified local fees show the statewide rules above.
- Adams County
- Asotin County
- Benton County
- Chelan County
- Clallam County
- Clark County
- Columbia County
- Cowlitz County
- Douglas County
- Ferry County
- Franklin County
- Garfield County
- Grant County
- Grays Harbor County
- Island County
- Jefferson County
- King County
- Kitsap County
- Kittitas County
- Klickitat County
- Lewis County
- Lincoln County
- Mason County
- Okanogan County
- Pacific County
- Pend Oreille County
- Pierce County
- San Juan County
- Skagit County
- Skamania County
- Snohomish County
- Spokane County
- Stevens County
- Thurston County
- Wahkiakum County
- Walla Walla County
- Whatcom County
- Whitman County
- Yakima County
Frequently asked
Which court handles evictions in Washington?
Superior Court in the county (unlawful detainer).
How much notice does a Washington landlord have to give?
For residential tenancies under RCW 59.18, a 14-day pay-or-vacate notice.
How much does it cost to file an eviction in Washington?
Fees vary by court or county. For any county we haven't verified, call the clerk before filing.