Camas Divorce Decree Records
Camas divorce decree records are maintained by Clark County Superior Court in Vancouver. Camas is a city in east Clark County along the Columbia River, and all dissolution of marriage cases for Camas residents are filed and heard at the Clark County courthouse in Vancouver. The Camas-Washougal Municipal Court, which serves the city for minor criminal and traffic matters, has no jurisdiction over family law cases. If you need to search for a dissolution case from Camas, request a copy of a Decree of Dissolution, or file a new petition, Clark County Superior Court is where you go. Online searches are available through the Clark County public portal, and in-person requests are handled at the Franklin Street courthouse in Vancouver.
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Where Camas Divorce Cases Are Filed
All dissolution cases for Camas residents go to Clark County Superior Court in Vancouver. The clerk of courts for Clark County is Scott G. Weber, and the office is at 1200 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA 98660. For mailed requests, use the PO Box address: PO Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-5000. This is the only court in Clark County with jurisdiction over family law matters including dissolution of marriage, legal separation, and parenting plan modifications.
The Camas-Washougal Municipal Court, located at 89 C Street in Washougal, handles city-level cases for both Camas and Washougal. Its jurisdiction covers misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, traffic infractions, and city ordinance violations. Family law is entirely outside its authority. Sending a dissolution petition to that court would result in it being rejected and returned.
| Office | Clark County Superior Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 1200 Franklin Street Vancouver, WA 98660 |
| Mailing | PO Box 5000 Vancouver, WA 98666-5000 |
| Phone | (564) 397-2292 |
| Website | clark.wa.gov superior court clerk |
Vancouver is about 12 miles west of Camas on WA-14. The courthouse is in the heart of downtown Vancouver, near the main government district. Public parking is available near the courthouse. A photo ID is required to enter.
Camas Divorce Decree Online Access
The Camas-Washougal Municipal Court page on the city website clarifies the court's scope and can help direct residents to the right Clark County resource for dissolution matters.
The municipal court page confirms that dissolution cases are handled at the county level, not through the local Camas-Washougal court.
The Camas Public Records Index on the city clerk's page covers city-level records such as permits and ordinances, though court records fall under Clark County's jurisdiction.
For dissolution-specific records, Clark County Superior Court is the right starting point, not the city's public records index.
The Clark County Court website provides online access to case records, including dissolution filings. You can search by party name or case number through the public portal.
The Clark County court portal is the primary tool for searching dissolution records for Camas residents online.
Searching Camas Dissolution Records
Clark County provides online case search through the public portal at clarkcountycourt.org and the public portal at publicportal.clark.wa.gov. Both tools let you search by party name or case number. Marriage and divorce records are searchable through these systems. Basic case information, including party names, case type, and filing status, is available at no charge.
You can also use the statewide Washington Courts case search at courts.wa.gov to search across all counties at once. This is helpful if you are not certain whether a case was filed in Clark County or an adjacent county. For Camas residents, the vast majority of cases are in Clark County.
For in-person requests, go to the Clark County Courthouse at 1200 Franklin Street in Vancouver. Bring a photo ID and the names of both parties or the case number. Staff can look up the file and produce copies during your visit. Certified copies require the official court seal and cost slightly more than plain copies.
Note: For mail requests to Clark County Superior Court, use the PO Box address rather than the street address to ensure proper routing through the court's mail processing system.
Filing for Divorce in Camas
Camas dissolution cases follow Washington State law under RCW Chapter 26.09. Washington is a no-fault state. The required ground is that the marriage is irretrievably broken. No fault or specific event needs to be shown. Under RCW 26.09.030, one spouse must be a Washington resident or a military member stationed in Washington at the time of filing. There is no minimum county residency period.
The process begins when one spouse files a Petition for Dissolution and a Summons at the Clark County Superior Court Clerk's office. The other spouse is served with those documents. If both parties agree on all issues, they can file an agreed decree. Contested cases may need mediation or hearings in front of a judge. A final Decree of Dissolution cannot be entered until at least 90 days have passed since the petition was served.
Property is divided under RCW 26.09.080. Washington is a community property state. Assets acquired during the marriage are generally divided equally, though the court considers all circumstances to reach a just and equitable result. Separate property brought in before the marriage or received as a gift or inheritance is treated differently.
If children are part of the case, a parenting plan and child support calculation are required. Support is calculated under RCW Chapter 26.19 using both parents' incomes and the agreed residential schedule. All forms are available at courts.wa.gov/forms.
Clark County Superior Court may require both parents to attend a parenting seminar before finalizing a dissolution that involves minor children.
Camas Divorce Decree Fees
The dissolution filing fee at Clark County Superior Court is approximately $364. This reflects the state base fee plus statutory surcharges. Verify the exact current amount at the clerk's office before filing.
Copy fees for Clark County dissolution records follow the standard Washington court schedule:
- Standard copies: $0.50 per page
- Certified copy: $5.00 for the first page, $1.00 for each additional page
If you cannot afford the filing fee, request a fee waiver by filing a motion and declaration for waiver of civil filing fees. You generally qualify if you receive public benefits or your household income is below 200% of the federal poverty level. Forms are available at the courthouse or at courts.wa.gov/forms. The Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Program also assists Clark County residents with access to legal help, including fee waiver applications.
Legal Assistance for Camas Residents
Camas residents can access legal help through organizations that serve Clark County. Some provide free services for income-qualifying residents. Others offer referrals to local attorneys.
Northwest Justice Project provides family law services for low-income residents throughout Clark County and the southwest Washington region. Call (888) 201-1014 or visit nwjustice.org to apply. The Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Program also connects residents with volunteer attorneys for civil matters including dissolution. Washington Law Help at washingtonlawhelp.org has free guides and step-by-step filing instructions.
All official court forms for dissolution are at courts.wa.gov/forms. The Washington State Bar Association directory at wsba.org helps you find local family law attorneys in the Vancouver and Clark County area. For self-represented filers, the Clark County Superior Court self-help center can answer procedural questions.
Divorce Certificates for Camas Cases
Washington State divorce certificates for dissolutions finalized after 1968 are issued by the Department of Health. These confirm that a divorce took place but do not include full decree terms. They are used for remarriage applications, name changes, and similar documentation needs.
Request a certificate from the Washington State Department of Health Vital Records office. For records from 1968 through 1999, the Washington Digital Archives holds digital copies that are searchable at no cost. Certified copies require a formal request and payment to DOH.
Clark County Divorce Records
Camas is in Clark County, and all dissolution filings for Camas residents go through Clark County Superior Court in Vancouver. For more information on how the county system handles these records, visit the Clark County page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Camas in Clark County. Both file dissolution cases through Clark County Superior Court.