Kittitas County Probate Statistics
Use this county view to check filing-fee patterns, e-filing access, and timing signals before you rely on a probate cost estimate or start preparing a petition.
What This County Snapshot Covers
This page is meant to answer the fast operational questions first: what the county charges to open common probate proceedings, whether e-filing is available, how long creditor claims may run, and where to verify the court record.
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Fee Rows Captured
Yes
E-Filing Available
4 mo
Creditor Claim Period
Medium
Data Quality
Official Sources to Verify
County Fee Schedule
Check the live filing-fee source before relying on a county average or cached amount.
Court Forms or Filing Portal
Review the county or court forms page tied to this probate workflow.
Case Search
Use the county case-search tool when you need live docket or estate-case status information. Search results may not include every probate record.
WASHINGTON RUNS ONE STATEWIDE CASE INDEX, NOT A PER-COUNTY DOCKET SEARCH, and the index tells you in its own words that it is not the record: 'This site is a search engine for cases filed in the municipal, district, superior, and appellate courts of the state of Washington. The search results can point you to the official or complete court record.' It also carries a standing notice that some case information may not display correctly, including dockets, judgments and document links, and that the case status shown may be inaccurate. So a case missing from this search is not evidence that no probate was opened. FOR KITTITAS COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT, the Washington Courts site names the Odyssey Portal as the more up-to-date source - this county is one of the 37 superior courts it lists for that redirection. The Odyssey Portal requires JavaScript and cookies and returns HTTP 403 to automated requests while opening normally in a browser, so an automated link checker will report it broken when it is not. Neither surface is a certified record: for a certified copy of anything, go to the Kittitas County Clerk.
Superior Court Clerk Website
Go straight to the Superior Court Clerk website for clerk notices and local instructions.
Filing Fee Schedule
| Probate Filing Fee Base | $200 |
| Surcharge Judicial Stabilization | $40 |
| Surcharge Legacy Project | $50 |
| Probate Filing Fee Total | $290 |
| Will Contest Petition Total | $290 |
| Certificate Of Qualification With Certified Letters | $5 |
| Certified Copy Of Court Document First Page | $5 |
| Certified Copy Of Court Document Additional Page | $1 |
| Formal Administration | $290 |
| Petition for Probate | $290 |
| Will Contest Petition | $290 |
| Small Estate Affidavit | $0 |
| Will Filing Or Deposit | $20 |
| Certified Copy First Page | $5 |
| Certified Copy (per page) | $1 |
| Noncertified Copy Per Page | $0.5 |
Filing Options
E-filing portal: Kittitas County Clerk electronic filing (separate attorney and pro se routes)
Filing Deadlines
Superior Court Clerk Information
Kittitas County Superior Court
205 W 5th Ave, Ste 207, Ellensburg, WA 98926-2887
Phone: 509-962-7533
Superior Court Clerk Website →Frequently Asked Questions
Are the Kittitas County probate fees on this page the full cost of the case?
What does e-filing status mean for Kittitas County probate cases?
Why might a fee or deadline be missing?
Information current as of August 7, 2026
Settled Estate is not a law firm, and this content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Probate laws and procedures in Washington can change. Consult with a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation. Full disclaimer.