Fee Exemptions

TitleDescriptionRCW
AbstractsTo Department of LicensingAGO 61-62/136
AdoptionNo Filing Fee for
  • Petition Pending Under Chapter 26.33 RCW
  • Preplacement Report Filing
  • Revocation of Consent Pursuant to 26.33.160
26.33.030(2)
26.33.190(5)
Aliens - CommitmentNo charge to U.S. Immigration Office for Copies10.70.150
Stalking
  • No Charge for Petitions Relating to Stalking, Sex Offense, or Domestic Violence
  • No Charge for Forms and Brochures
10.14.055
10.14.800
7.92.030
Appeals to Supreme Court or Court of Appeals
  • By State or Municipality
  • By Indigent Party, Per Order
2.32.070
4.88.330
Appeals - Criminal RALJNo Initial Filing Fee - See Criminal36.18.020(2)(b)
Attorney GeneralExempt from Filing Fees Relating to Paternity or Support74.20.300
Certificate of DelinquencyNo Cost to Treasurer84.64.050
Child Support / Spousal MaintenanceNo Filing Fee for State of Washington26.18.040(2)
Compulsory School AttendanceNo Filing Fee for Petitioner28A.225.030
36.18.020(2)(a)
Condemnation / Eminent DomainNo Fee for School Districts - Except on Appeal8.16.150
CriminalNo Fee for Filing
  • Costs Assessed Upon Conviction or Plea of Guilty
  • RALJ Filing Fee Imposed When Affirmed or Dismissed, Paid at CLJ
36.18.020(2)(h)
DisclaimerUpon Deposit of Money / Property\
No Costs to Determine Conflicting Claims of Property
Costs may be Assessed by Court		4.08.170
Domestic Violence
  • No Charge for Filing Protection Orders
  • No Charge for Forms and Brochures
  • No Charge for Filing or Service of Process
  • No Charge for Certified Copies to Petitioners
26.50.030(4)
26.50.040
36.18.020(3)
DSHSSee Social and Health Services, Department of
Eminent DomainSee Condemnation
Employment SecurityJudicial Review on Unemployment Compensation
  • No Fees Chargeable to Individuals
  • No Fees to Department for Clerk's Services
50.32.110
50.32.190
Forms and BrochuresNo Fee for Forms and Brochures - Per Domestic Violence or Unlawful Harassment Acts10.14.040(4)
26.50.030(4)
36.18.020(3)
Guardianship or Limited GuardianshipNo Fee for Filing 
  • Assets Less than $3,000
  • No Prepayment when Filed by AG
  • May be Paid by Estate
11.88.030(2)(b)
11.88.030(3)
Guardianship to EstateNo Additional Fee Charged11.88.150(2)
Immigration, U.S.See Aliens, Commitment of
Irrigation DistrictNo Fee for Oath of Commissioner / Board Member of Joint Irrigation District87.80.100
In Forma PauperisWaiver of Fees - Financial Hardship36.18.022
Insurance CommissionerExempt from Filing Fees48.31.230
Juvenile OffenderNo Fee for Filing or Service13.04.160
Juvenile DependencyNo Fee for Filing or Service in Dependency and Related Actions13.34.040(1)
36.18.020(2)(a)
Labor and IndustriesNo Filing Fee for Complaint to Prosecute for Collection of Wage Assignments49.48.040(2)
Mental IllnessNo Jury Fee
No Fee for Filing Petition for 14 days Involuntary Treatment (Effective July 1, 2006)		MPR 3.3
71.05.230
PropertyFiling to Determine Conflicting Claims of - See Disclaimer
Petition for Initial Detention by Family, Guardian or Conservator (Joels Law)No Filing FeeSSB 5269
ProsecutorExempt from Filing Fees Related to Paternity or Support74.20.300
Prosecutor - State of WashingtonNo Fees for Certified Copies of Documents Relating to Criminal Convictions9.94A.500
Public AssistanceSee Social and Health Services, Department Of
Reciprocal - URESASee UIFSA
Relinquishment of Parental RightsNo Filing Fee for Petitioner26.33.080
36.18.020(3)
Service PersonnelNo Fees for copies of Determining Entitlements to Family Allowances and Other Benefits73.04.120
Sex Offender RegistrationNo Fees for Copies to Law Enforcement Agencies36.18.016
SHB 2223
Social and Health ServicesJudicial Review - No Filing Fees for Individuals74.08.080(3)
74.20.300
Support EnforcementExempt from Filing and Copy Fees Relating to Paternity or Support - See UIFSA74.20.300
UCCJAUniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act
  • States Exempt from Fees, Costs or Expenses
26.57.511
UIFSAUniform Interstate Family Support Act
  • No Filing Fees
  • Fees May be Assessed
26.21.325(1)
26.21A.260
UnemploymentSee Employment Security
URESASee UIFSA
Veterans - Marital StatusNo Fees for Copies for Benefit Claims73.04.120
Veterans - Pension / Bounty / Back PayNo Fee for Perfecting Voucher to Procure Pension, Bounty or Back Pay - Administering Oaths - Preparing Official Certificate73.04.010
Veterans - Benefit EligibilityNo Charge for Copies73.36.155
Vulnerable Adult Protection OrderNo filing Fee74.34.110(9)
Wage Claim AssignmentsCourt Costs by L&I for Prosecution49.48.040(2)


Fees to be paid in advance except for state and county (RCW 36.18.060) clerk's office can voucher state, county, and cities.