Records of divorce in Kittitas County, Washington, are available through several channels. KittitasCourt.us allows you to start searching for public divorce information in the county. Additionally, records can be obtained directly from the court that issued the decision, at the county clerk's office, and at the Washington State Department of Health — the state office of vital records. Each of these sources provides different types of documents depending on the purpose of the request.
Kittitas Divorce Records Search
In Washington State, divorce cases are handled by the Superior Court. The Kittitas County Superior Court Clerk maintains complete case files — from the initial complaint to the final court decision. The State Digital Archives contains cases from this court starting from 2015, including the "divorce" category.
The record collection includes:
- Divorce decrees
- Settlement agreements
- Custody orders
- Related motions and court orders
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) maintains a separate document — the divorce certificate, which confirms the fact of the dissolution of marriage but does not contain case details.
Kittitas County Clerk (Superior Court)
Online search by case number or party name is available through the Washington Courts case search system. For expanded access to case documents, the clerk can provide authorization through the Odyssey portal.
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Kittitas
Divorces in Kittitas County go through the Superior Court — the only court of general jurisdiction in the state authorized to handle family cases. District Court and Municipal Court do not handle such cases.
Once a judge signs the final decree of dissolution, the Superior Court clerk records it in the case files. This office is the primary source of the complete court record.
Which office to choose depends on what is needed:
- Complete court record (text of the decision, property agreement, custody decision) — contact the Superior Court clerk in Ellensburg.
- Divorce certificate (brief confirmation of the divorce for an employer, embassy, or other institution) — order from the Washington State Department of Health or directly at the county court where the divorce was processed.
Washington State Department of Health — Center for Health Statistics
DOH has been maintaining divorce records since 1968. For earlier records, you need to contact the county court clerk.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Kittitas
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce certificate — DOH | $25.00 | 2–6 weeks by mail |
| Divorce certificate — expedited processing through DOH | $25.00 + additional shipping fee | 1–2 weeks |
| Copy of court decision (Superior Court) — standard | $0.50 per page | Usually within a few business days |
| Certified copy of court document (Superior Court) | $5.00 per document + $0.50 per page | 3–5 business days |
| Court record search (Superior Court) | Free online; a fee may be charged for a written request | Online — immediately; written request — up to 5 business days |