Washington Eviction filing fees

Eviction filing fees in Washington

$45. In superior court, the plaintiff in an unlawful detainer (eviction) action under RCW 59.18 or 59.20 pays a $45 case-initiating filing fee instead of the usual $200. The $45 does not cover an order to show cause or other orders, except a default order or default judgment.

Verified Source: RCW 36.18.020(2)(a) · last checked 2026-10-15