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Civil Case Cover Sheet (.pdf)

Civil Declaration of Service (.pdf)

Civil Default (.pdf)

Civil Default (.doc)

Civil Pro Se Answer (.pdf)

Civil Notice of Appeal (.pdf)

DOL Abstract of Judgment (.pdf)

Impound Petition (.pdf)

Washington State Court Rules

Pierce County District Court Local Court Rules

Washington State Court Forms


The Hearing by Mail Statement (.pdf) is used to request a contested or mitigation hearing. Please review the form for additional information and instructions.

Good Cause Statement (.pdf)

Officer Subpoena Request (.pdf)

Check the status of a driver license

Request a copy of your driving record

Washington State Court Forms


The Name Change Information Packet contains general filing information and information regarding the name change for a minor.

You may complete the name change petition online.

Washington State Court Rules

Pierce County District Court Local Court Rules

Washington State Court Forms


The Small Claims Packet includes filing information, mediation requirements, and the required forms.

Small Claim Affidavit of Corporate Authority (.pdf)

- Explanation of Small Claim Affidavit of Corporate Authority (.pdf)
- Sample - Small Claim Affidavit of Corporate Authority (.pdf)

Small Claim Appeal Form (.pdf)

Washington State Court Rules

Pierce County District Court Local Court Rules

Washington State Court Forms

Actions Against Businesses - Helpful Sites
City of Tacoma Tax & License Business Records Search

WA State Dept of Revenue Records Search

WA State Sectetary of State

WA State DOL Business Licenses Services
Small Claims Name Indexes

The Administrative Office of the Courts, the Washington Courts, and the Pierce County District Court:

  1. Do not guarantee that the data or information is accurate or complete;
  2. Make no representations regarding the identity of any persons whose names appear in data or information; and
  3. Do not assume any liability whatsoever resulting from the release or use of the data or information.
The user should verify the information by personally consulting the 'official' record reposing at the court of record.
Small Claims Name Index 2006 Small Claims Name Index 2007
Small Claims Name Index 2008 Small Claims Name Index 2009
Small Claims Name Index 2010 Small Claims Name Index 2011*





*Current year indexes are updated monthly, usually by the middle of the month.

Case Disposition (DISP) Codes
Disposition Description
(blank) No disposition (open case)
CL Closed
TR Transferred (to another jurisdiction)
SA Satisfied
DP Dismissed with Prejudice
DW Dismissed without Prejudice


The Toll Hearing by Mail Statement (.pdf) is used to request a contested or mitigation hearing. Please review the form for additional information and instructions.
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Washington State Court Forms


Pierce County Agency List (.pdf)
Washington State Courts - Search Case Records


Online Interview Process

District Court allows certain cases to be initiated online. You may complete the interview process online but you must appear in person to pay the required filing fees and receive a copy of your completed documents. If you do not appear within 72 hours, your petition will be deleted.

After you complete the interview process, you will be given a confirmation number. This number allows you to check on the status of your petition.

A clerk will review your responses and either accept or reject your document. A rejection may ask that you provide additional information. Or, a rejection may mean the Court does not have jurisdiction over your request.


Antiharassment Petitions

The interview process for antiharassment petitions may be completed online. The interview takes approximately 1 hour.

At the end of the interview, you must appear at the Operations Division (CCB) to pay the $88 filing fee, receive a copy of your petition, and schedule your court appearance. Please see the Antiharassment Protection Orders section for additional information on hearing times and filing deadlines.

You must appear at the Operations Division (CCB) within 72 hours. If you do not appear within 72 hours, your petition will be deleted.

Name Change Petitions

The interview process for name change petitions may be completed online. The interview takes approximately 1/2 hour.

At the end of the interview, you must appear at the Operations Division (CCB) to pay any required filing fees, receive a copy of your petition, and schedule your court appearance. Please see the Name Changes section for additional information on hearing times and filing deadlines.

You must appear at the Operations Division (CCB) within 72 hours. If you do not appear within 72 hours, your petition will be deleted.


Forms in Portable Document Format (.pdf format) require Adobe Reader. In order to view the .pdf file, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your system. You can download the Adobe Acrobat Reader software at no cost.

District Court Relocation
Effective Dec. 23, 2011, the Pierce County District Court Civil/Infraction Division will move from its current location at 1902 96th Street South in Tacoma.
District Court Moves Downtown Video

Online Forms and eFiling
The interview process for antiharassment petitions and name changes may be completed online.
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