Process service and court filing in Benton County, Washington
4 Benton County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Permissive (optional; paper filing also accepted)
- E-filing system
- TrueFiling (optional)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $240.00 (civil action; RCW 36.18.020)
- Small claims fee
- Heard in Benton County District Court, not Superior Court
- Family law petition fee
- $314.00 (dissolution of marriage; RCW 36.18.020)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, retrieved November 5, 2026. Benton County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Benton County for law firms across the country. We cover all 4 courthouses listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.
Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Benton County?
1Court lists e-filing in Benton County as: Permissive (optional; paper filing also accepted). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Benton County courthouses hear civil cases?
Benton County Superior Court, Benton County District Court, Kennewick, Benton County District Court, Prosser Branch. We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Benton County?
$240.00 (civil action; RCW 36.18.020), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Benton County?
Same-day service attempts are available on rush orders. Standard orders complete in 1 to 3 business days, with a proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order.
How is Benton County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.