Divorce records in Island County, Washington, can be accessed through several channels, including online search tools, the court that issued the decree, the county clerk, and the state vital records office. IslandCourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information for Island County. You can also request records directly from the Island County Superior Court Clerk, submit a public records request to the county, or order a certified divorce certificate from the Washington State Department of Health.
Island County Divorce Records Search
Divorce records in Island County are maintained by two separate offices, each holding different types of documents. The Island County Superior Court Clerk keeps the complete court file for every divorce case filed in the county, including the decree of dissolution, settlement agreements, parenting plans, custody orders, and all related filings. The Washington State Department of Health maintains divorce certificates — shorter summary documents that confirm a divorce took place, listing the names of the parties, the date and county of dissolution, and the court case number.
Cases filed since 2007 are generally available for viewing at the Island County Courthouse lobby. You can also search for basic case information through the Washington State Courts Name and Case Search tool, though full documents must be ordered from the court of record. For older or historical records, the Washington State Digital Archives may hold relevant indexed records.
Island County Superior Court Clerk
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Island County
In Washington, divorce (dissolution of marriage) cases are handled exclusively by the Superior Court. Island County Superior Court hears all dissolution cases filed in the county. Once a judge signs the decree of dissolution, the original document is filed and maintained by the Superior Court Clerk's office in Coupeville.
The Washington State Department of Health also receives a record of each divorce finalized in the state and can issue certified divorce certificates. Which office you contact depends on what you need:
- Full court file (decree, settlement agreement, parenting plan, property division orders): Contact the Island County Superior Court Clerk.
- Certified divorce certificate (summary document confirming the divorce): Order from the Washington State Department of Health.
Island County Superior Court Clerk — Copies of Divorce Paperwork
If you cannot visit in person, you may request copies by mail or submit a records request to the Superior Court Clerk's office. Requests for court records and requests for judicial (administrative) records follow different processes — the clerk's office can clarify which applies to your situation.
Washington State Department of Health — Ordering a Divorce Record
The Department of Health holds divorce records for dissolutions that occurred in Washington from January 1968 to the present. Certified copies can be ordered online, by mail, or by phone. Eligibility restrictions apply — generally, only the named parties, their legal representatives, or certain qualified applicants may obtain a certified copy of a divorce certificate.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Island County
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Certified copy of divorce certificate (WA Dept. of Health — online/mail) | $25.00 | 2–6 weeks by mail; expedited options available |
| Additional certified copy of same record, same order (Dept. of Health) | $25.00 | Same as above |
| Court record copies (Island County Superior Court Clerk) | $0.50 per page | Varies; contact the clerk's office |
| Certified court document copy (Island County Superior Court Clerk) | $5.00 per document plus copy fees | Varies; contact the clerk's office |