| Court Name |
Jefferson County Superior Court |
Court Address
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1820 Jefferson St Room 210 Port Townsend, Washington 98368
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-360-385-9125 Fax +1-360-385-5672 Email See website
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| Court Website |
https://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/161/Clerk |
| Local Rules |
https://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/161/Clerk#cc667423e7-4f69-4e07-addd-151426f2e1a4 |
| Court Forms |
https://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/161/Clerk#cc667423e7-4f69-4e07-addd-151426f2e1a4 |
| Court Fees |
Fees for Jefferson County probate cases are determined by the court and change with the filing type. The current schedule is available through the links above. |
| Hours Open |
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Summary of Services |
Washington law frequently allows a representative in Jefferson County to serve without bond through nonintervention powers, but the court retains authority to require one sized to the estate value. |
| Court History |
Washington uses the Superior Court for probate. The court serving Jefferson County hears estate cases. Probate matters for Jefferson County are handled by Jefferson County Superior Court in Port Townsend. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Jefferson County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Locating missing heirs is a common step before a Jefferson County estate can be settled. We do not perform investigations ourselves, but we can connect you with licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches. For the probate bond, we write executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Washington and most are quoted and issued quickly. Start your application online. |