Recently updated on October 21st, 2026 at 06:33 am
Prepare your Court Forms for Civil Protection Orders Online
This website helps victims with creating paperwork online for civil protection orders in Washington.
HOW IT WORKS
1. Take Screening
Start with an online screening tool to help you decide which civil protection order fits your situation the best.
2. Prepare Documents
Instead of looking at the forms themselves, our system will help you complete your filing documents by having you answer all of the necessary information by topic. We will ask you questions in plain and non-legal language. To make this process as simple as possible, our system will then generate your response anywhere it is needed on the forms.
3. Consult Victim Advocate (Optional)
You can consult a victim advocate or legal professional to get guidance on civil protection orders. A professional can review your case documents, and talk to you directly to discuss your case and safety planning.
4. File with the Clerk
You can formally begin the case by filing with the Office of the Clerk. You can do that by either printing and visiting the clerk’s office at the court or submitting your petition online.
WHICH TYPE OF PROTECTION ORDER TO ASK FOR?
Take Online Screening
Step through this screening tool which asks some general questions without asking any personal information to suggest the most suitable protection order.
If you already know which specific protection order you need, you can skip to the next section.
TYPES OF CIVIL PROTECTION ORDERS (CPOs)
Filing with the Snohomish County Superior Court? Use the Snohomish County protection orders page, which sends your forms to the Clerk’s Protection Order Office.
Domestic Violence Protection Order
Domestic violence is abuse from a romantic partner, or a family or a household member. The abuse can involve physical or sexual violence, or a pattern of harassment or controlling behavior or merely threats to harm.
Sexual Assault Protection Order
This protection order applies to situations involving unwanted sexual conduct by someone who is not a romantic partner or a member of the victim’s family or household.
Antiharassment Protection Order
For protection against any kind of unlawful or harassing behavior that is annoying or stressful and that serves no lawful purpose.
Stalking Protection Order
May be filed by someone who is experiencing stalking conduct by someone who is not a romantic partner or a family or household member.
Extreme Risk Protection Order
This is aimed at restricting access to firearms from someone who poses significant danger to self or others. This protection order can be requested by a family or household member or a law enforcement agency.
Vulnerable Adult Protection Order
Vulnerable adults are senior citizens or other persons who have physical or mental disabilities. This protection order is aimed at protecting them from someone who is mistreating them or exploiting them financially.
Renewal of CPO
A Renewal of a Civil Protection Order case in Washington State is a legal process where a person asks the court to extend an existing protection order before it expires. This applies to orders such as Domestic Violence Protection Orders, Antiharassment Protection Orders, Stalking Protection Orders, and similar civil protection orders.
TYPES OF FAMILY LAW ORDERS
Divorce
A Washington divorce case, also called a dissolution of marriage, is a legal process to end a marriage through the state’s Superior Court. In this case, the court addresses issues such as division of property and debts, child custody and visitation (parenting plan), child support, and spousal maintenance.
Temporary Family Law Order
Temporary orders help with getting the court’s immediate help with child support, custody, visitation, or financials among couples who are i) married and going through divorce, or ii) unmarried but share child(ren) together.
Minor Guardianship
A Minor Guardianship case in Washington State is a legal process in Superior Court where a person asks to be appointed as the legal guardian of a child under 18. This type of case is used when a child’s parents are unable to care for them due to reasons such as illness, absence, incarceration, substance abuse, or when the parents agree to the guardianship.
Parentage
A Parentage case in Washington State is a legal process in Superior Court to establish the legal parents of a child. These cases are often filed when the child’s parents are not married or when parentage needs to be legally confirmed.
RESOURCES
WA State Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault.
- (206) 389-2515
For a state-wide court directory, court order forms and instructions, resources, and more.
An online guide to free civil legal services for low-income persons and seniors in Washington.
Automated notifications service for petitioners to get select updates e.g. an order is served or about to expire.
- 1 (877) 846-3492
CONVENIENCES
Privacy
You can explore legal options for getting a protection order while maintaining your complete privacy. Nothing is shared with the government unless you share or submit.
Resources
Learn about free community and pro bono resources. Connect with them and share your case data with a few clicks.
Comprehensive
Covers all common situations such as those involving minors, or firearms, or others permitted by Washington law, thereby saving you time.
Forms Selection
The correct forms, in their most up-to-date versions, are automatically selected based on your situation.
Automated Checks
Run automated checks to verify the correctness of your responses and to avoid mistakes that may cause delays in securing a protection order.
Simplified
All questions are presented in plain, non-legal language. Difficult concepts are broken down into simpler steps.
Message from our team
“We have dedicated this page to help victims, and their loved ones who are assisting them, to secure their civil protection orders online from anywhere and from any device.”
— LegalAtoms Team
NOTES
Legal Information
The legal information contained here does not constitute legal advice or substitute for legal advice.
District and Superior Court
This website provides services to prepare cases at the Superior Courts and District Courts in Washington. Certain Antiharassment and Stalking Protection cases can be filed at the District Court.
CONTACT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
This contact form is for technical support questions only.
