Where a debtor files depends on where the debtor resides or has its principal place of business or principal assets. There are two filing locations in the Western District of Washington: Seattle and Tacoma. Each divisional office has courtrooms, a Clerk’s Office for filing documents and paying fees, and staff available to answer questions.

The counties and filing locations for the Western District of Washington are:

Cases filed in Seattle:  Clallam, Island, Jefferson, King, Kitsap, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom counties. 

Cases may be filed in person or mailed to:

United States Bankruptcy Court

700 Stewart Street, #6301

Seattle, WA 98101

Cases filed in Tacoma:  Clark, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Pierce, Skamania, Thurston and Wahkiakum counties.

Cases may be filed in person or mailed to:

United States Bankruptcy Court

1717 Pacific Ave, #2100

Tacoma, WA 98402