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Money disputes up to $10,000 are settled in the Chelan County small-claims court, which runs on simplified procedures built for people without a lawyer.
What follows covers the maximum you can claim in Chelan County, court fees, the right courthouse, serving the defendant, the deadlines that apply, and the filing process itself. Squabble handles the documents and the filing if you want that.
There is more than one hub courthouse in Chelan County. Which one takes a case turns on the defendant's address or the location of the dispute, matched by ZIP code.
Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.
Locations change. The court publishes its current small-claims address on its own page; Squabble confirms the courthouse for your case when you file.
The nearest counties to Chelan County are Douglas County and Okanogan County. Chelan County covers 14 ZIP codes, including the Ardenvoir, Cashmere and Chelan areas.
Small claims can be filed electronically here, which means the case can begin without going to the counter.
Remote appearance is available for some small claims hearings, depending on the court and the kind of case.
Copies of the evidence go to the judge and to the other party, and some courts allow it to be sent in electronically beforehand.
Residents of Chelan County, Washington, a county of 81,228 people, can file small claims cases through the Washington District Court system, where the claim limit is $10,000. Small claims matters are handled at the Chelan County District Court: Small Claims - Chelan County Courthouse, located at 350 Orondo Avenue 4th Floor in Wenatchee, 98801, which can be reached at (509) 667-6600. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed Saturday and Sunday. The court serves communities across the county, including Wenatchee, Cashmere, Chelan, Leavenworth, Entiat, Manson, Peshastin, Monitor, Dryden, Malaga, Stehekin, Ardenvoir, and Chelan Falls, covering ZIP codes such as 98801, 98815, 98816, 98822, 98826, and 98836. Chelan County lies near Douglas County, Okanogan County, and Kittitas County. Electronic filing is available. Additional county court information is posted at https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/superior-court.
More than one location takes small claims here. The court matches a case to a location by address.
These 13 places sit inside Chelan County:
Ardenvoir, Cashmere, Chelan, Chelan Falls, Dryden, Entiat, Leavenworth, Malaga, Manson, Monitor, Peshastin, Stehekin, Wenatchee.
ZIP codes:
Of Washington's 39 counties, Chelan County is 17th by population at roughly 81,228 people. Chelan County District Court: Small Claims - Chelan County Courthouse sits about 10 miles from the Douglas County courthouse in Waterville and 16 miles from the Kittitas County courthouse in Ellensburg.
Neighbouring counties and the courts that serve them:
The small claims track exists for routine money disputes: fewer formalities, and a cap on what can be claimed.
Maximum claim
Venue follows the defendant: their county, not the county of the dispute.
Courts do not allow one dispute to be filed as several in order to beat the maximum.
The court decides who pays whom and how much. Anything beyond money goes to a higher court.
In Washington's district court small claims department, no attorney or legal paraprofessional may appear or participate in the prosecution or defense of a case without the consent of the judicial officer hearing it. A narrow exception under RCW 12.40.025 lets an attorney who was already the attorney of record continue representing a party when a case is transferred from district court to the small claims department.
Under-18s are represented by a guardian the court appoints.
Over the limit? Claims over the cap can go two ways: cut to the limit and stay, or move to regular civil court at full value. Cutting it normally waives the excess.
These are the limits for Chelan County, population about 81,228. Chelan County is under the same limits as nearby Douglas County and Okanogan County.
This court handles money claims to a ceiling of $10,000. Below are the kinds of case filed most often.
Chelan County takes in Ardenvoir, Cashmere and Chelan and the rest of the county. Chelan County has about 81,228 residents.
It's built to be navigable without a lawyer. Here's the shape of a case from start to finish.
Complete the claim form, choose the right court, and pay the filing fee.
Formal notice reaches the other party, who then has a window to respond or resolve it.
The hearing itself is short and informal. Some courts allow video. The ruling comes then or later in writing.
Chelan County District Court: Small Claims - Chelan County Courthouse publishes its counter hours; they are listed on this page. This is the route a Chelan County case takes, whether it starts in 98801 or anywhere else among the county ZIP codes.
The defendant must be given formal notice after filing. This is service of process, and as a rule you are not permitted to serve the papers yourself. The usual route in Washington is delivery arranged by the court or email service where the court allows it.
A sheriff, a constable, a professional server, the court clerk using certified mail, or an uninvolved adult can all serve papers, depending on local rules. Fees and permitted methods vary.
Each court sets how far before the hearing the defendant must be served. The clerk confirms your deadline when the hearing date is set. Service: 10 days before hearing (in-county), 13 days (out-of-county). Proof of service filed before hearing (or bring to hearing).
Service is proved on paper. The server completes and signs a form, and it is filed before the matter is heard.
Service is where many self-filed cases stall. Squabble can coordinate professional Service of Process so it's done correctly and on time.
A Chelan County address carries one of its 14 ZIP codes, 98801, 98807 and 98811 among them. Douglas County and Okanogan County are the counties nearest to Chelan County.
The law fixes how long you have, counted from the dispute itself. A case brought later can be refused outright.
| Type of claim | Filing deadline |
|---|---|
| Written contract | 6 years |
| Oral contract | 3 years |
| Property damage | 3 years |
| Personal injury | 3 years |
Chelan County, population about 81,228, is covered by the table above. They do not change from one Chelan County ZIP code to another, 98801 included.
Money owed under a contract in Washington generally accrues interest at 12% per year before judgment (Wash. Rev. Code §4.56.010, §19.52.020).
To see what interest has added so far, the Squabble interest calculator works out the running total.
It is the same rate across all 14 Chelan County ZIP codes. The rate above is the one for Chelan County, population about 81,228.
Check that the amount is within the limit and that you're inside the statute of limitations for your claim type.
Get the defendant's legal name right, set out the events, and break down how the figure is reached.
File at the Chelan County hub courthouse for your dispute's ZIP code, or e-file, and pay the $35–$55 fee (or request a waiver if you qualify).
Arrange service once your hearing date is set and file the proof of service with the court.
Arrange your evidence and number the exhibits so nothing has to be searched for on the day.
Attend, in the courtroom or by video where the court allows it, put your case, and hear the ruling.
Talk with Eleanor about what happened. Squabble prepares the documents, runs a Triple-Check™ for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and files your case for you.
Start for FREE →Three documents recur: the claim form that begins it, the proof of service confirming delivery, and a fee waiver if eligible. Names vary locally; Squabble selects the correct versions.
Ardenvoir, Cashmere and Chelan are among the places in Chelan County that filings come from. Chelan County has a population of about 81,228.
Hearings are short and plainly run. Questions come from the judge, and most parties appear without help.
Chelan County has about 81,228 residents. Ardenvoir, Cashmere and Chelan are among the Chelan County places a hearing can draw parties from.
The decision settles who owes what. Turning it into money is a separate stage, and the tools the court makes available differ by state.
Wage garnishment, where the state permits it, sends part of the debtor's pay toward the judgment.
A court-ordered levy allows funds to be taken from the debtor's bank account.
Recording the judgment with the county can place a lien on the debtor's real property.
There is also an examination procedure: the debtor is ordered to attend and give sworn answers about earnings and assets. Interest normally accrues at the statutory rate until payment.
A Chelan County judgment comes from one of its 2 listed courthouses. Douglas County and Okanogan County are the counties nearest to Chelan County.
Last reviewed August 2026. Court fees, limits, and procedures change. Verify current details with the court before filing.
Talk with Eleanor about what happened. Squabble prepares your demand letter and court-ready documents, Triple-Checks them for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and files your Chelan County case for you.
