Ask the Court to Waive Your Filing Fee | Printable Packet
Use this to ask the court to waive (cancel) the filing fee to start a civil court case when you can't afford to pay it. Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. Or use our do-it-yourself interview program, Washington Forms Online, to complete the forms. #3204EN
File a Petition for Certificate of Restoration of Opportunity (CROP)
Use this packet if you have a criminal conviction history, especially one that caused you to lose an occupational license, you have finished your sentence/s, and you plan to look for work/housing, or you want to get (back) an occupational license. This packet includes the forms you will need to get a CROP. #2954EN
How do I ask to seal a court record?
Read this to learn how to ask to seal a court record and to get the forms you need. To “seal” a court record means that it becomes private and generally not accessible to the public. The process for sealing a record is sometimes also called “GR-15” or General Rule 15. #9934EN
How do I find the things I need to participate in my court case?
You may need some things to be able to participate in your court case. Having access to these things may make it more likely that outcome will be closer to what you want. This is true whether you have an attorney or if you are not represented. #9970EN
Name Change Guide for all types of name changes in Washington state (including transgender and gender related name changes)
This guide explains how to change your name by court order in Washington. Read this if you need a name change for any reason: safety, religion, sex, gender identity, transgender status, immigration status, marital status, or other. There are two kinds of name changes in Washington: sealed and not sealed. This guide explains both. It has instructions for a non-sealed name change in District Court. It also has instructions and forms for a sealed name change in Superior Court. There are specific rules for who can get a sealed name change. In most situations for either kind of name change, it is a simple process you can do by yourself, without a lawyer. #3400EN
How do I find the things I need to participate in my court case?
You may need some things to be able to participate in your court case. Having access to these things may make it more likely that outcome will be closer to what you want. This is true whether you have an attorney or if you are not represented. #9970EN
How to Format Court Documents
When you give documents to a Washington state court, it is important to format the documents correctly. This document outlines the rules you must follow. #9938EN
Subpoenaing witnesses and documents
Read this if you're going to a hearing or trial where you'll be giving evidence and you need to make sure that a witness shows up or brings documents or other items. #9930EN
Interpreters for People with Limited English Proficiency
Read this if you live in Washington, English is not your first language and you have trouble speaking or understanding English easily. Help may be available. #8902EN
Ask the Court to Waive Your Filing Fee | Printable Packet
Use this to ask the court to waive (cancel) the filing fee to start a civil court case when you can't afford to pay it. Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. Or use our do-it-yourself interview program, Washington Forms Online, to complete the forms. #3204EN
File a Petition for Certificate of Restoration of Opportunity (CROP)
Use this packet if you have a criminal conviction history, especially one that caused you to lose an occupational license, you have finished your sentence/s, and you plan to look for work/housing, or you want to get (back) an occupational license. This packet includes the forms you will need to get a CROP. #2954EN
How do I ask to seal a court record?
Read this to learn how to ask to seal a court record and to get the forms you need. To “seal” a court record means that it becomes private and generally not accessible to the public. The process for sealing a record is sometimes also called “GR-15” or General Rule 15. #9934EN
Name Change Guide for all types of name changes in Washington state (including transgender and gender related name changes)
This guide explains how to change your name by court order in Washington. Read this if you need a name change for any reason: safety, religion, sex, gender identity, transgender status, immigration status, marital status, or other. There are two kinds of name changes in Washington: sealed and not sealed. This guide explains both. It has instructions for a non-sealed name change in District Court. It also has instructions and forms for a sealed name change in Superior Court. There are specific rules for who can get a sealed name change. In most situations for either kind of name change, it is a simple process you can do by yourself, without a lawyer. #3400EN
Subpoenaing witnesses and documents
Read this if you're going to a hearing or trial where you'll be giving evidence and you need to make sure that a witness shows up or brings documents or other items. #9930EN
How do I find the things I need to participate in my court case?
You may need some things to be able to participate in your court case. Having access to these things may make it more likely that outcome will be closer to what you want. This is true whether you have an attorney or if you are not represented. #9970EN
What are working copies?
When you “file” documents with a court, you give the court documents for processing. Often you also need to give a court “working copies” of the same documents. The judge or commissioner will use these extra copies to prepare for your case. That way the court does not need to make copies itself. #9952EN