Pend Oreille 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
No
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.
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 public case-search application for all 39 county superior courts; there is no per-county docket search. The Administrative Office of the Courts describes it in its own words as 'a search engine for cases filed in the municipal, district, superior, and appellate courts of the state of Washington' whose 'search results can point you to the official or complete court record'. IT IS EXPLICITLY NOT COMPLETE, and the site says so: 'Some case information may not display correctly at this time, including dockets, judgments, or document links. Case status shown on this site may also be inaccurate. For complete and up to date records, please contact the court of record directly or use available systems such as Odyssey Portal, re:Search, or JIS Link.' The same page names Odyssey Portal as the most up-to-date source for this county's superior court. The Odyssey Portal URL is deliberately NOT stored here: it returned HTTP 403 to a plain request on 2026-08-07, so it could not be content-verified and a stored link would be unreliable. Absence of a case from the public search is not evidence the case does not exist; ask the 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 |
| Small Estate Affidavit | $0 |
| Will Filing Before Death | $20 |
Filing Options
Filing Deadlines
Superior Court Clerk Information
Pend Oreille County Superior Court
229 S Garden Ave, Newport, WA 99156
Phone: 509-684-7527
Hours: The Hall of Justice is open 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Superior Court Clerk Website →Frequently Asked Questions
Are the Pend Oreille County probate fees on this page the full cost of the case?
What does e-filing status mean for Pend Oreille 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.