Snohomish County is one of the fastest growing counties in Washington State, and its Superior Court in Everett handles a caseload that reflects it — civil, criminal, family law, probate, juvenile, and domestic matters spread across a growing roster of judges and commissioners. Vernon Court Reporters is on the Snohomish County approved transcriptionist list and can begin work on your transcript as soon as you have the recording.
Is Your Hearing on the Record?
This is the first question to answer before ordering anything. Snohomish County is explicit about it: court hearings may be reported by a traditional court reporter, recorded electronically, or not recorded at all. The method varies by courtroom and calendar type.
To find out how your hearing was handled, look at the minute entry in your case file. If it shows the hearing was reported by a court reporter, contact Superior Court Administration to get that reporter’s information — Vernon does not transcribe stenographic records. If it shows the hearing was electronically recorded, you can order the audio and we can transcribe it.
One important quirk: judge civil motions in Snohomish County are not automatically recorded. Parties who want their civil motion recorded must contact the law clerk of the assigned judge in advance to arrange it. If that step was missed, there may not be a recording to order.
Not sure how to check? You can look up your case at the Washington Courts Odyssey Portal or contact the Clerk’s Office at (425) 388-3466 or [email protected].
How to Get Your Audio Recording
Snohomish County Superior Court uses TheRecordXchange — an online portal where you can order a digital audio recording, pay by credit or debit card, and download the file directly to your device. No CD required, no trip to the courthouse. Once you have the download, share it through our platform and we take it from there.
If you prefer to order in person or by mail, the Clerk’s Office is at 3000 Rockefeller Avenue in Everett. Allow up to 10 business days for mail requests to be completed. Personal checks are not accepted — payment must be by cashier’s check or money order made payable to Snohomish County Clerk.
Turn Your Recording Into a Certified Transcript
- Confirm your hearing was electronically recorded by checking the minute entry in your case file or contacting the Clerk’s Office.
- Order your audio recording through TheRecordXchange online or in person at 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, Everett.
- Register an account on our platform.
- Upload your audio file or share the download link from TheRecordXchange.
- Get an instant quote with pricing and an estimated delivery time.
- Submit your request and we will take care of the rest.
Who We Help in Snohomish County
Commissioner calendars in Snohomish County cover domestic motions, protection order hearings, civil commissioner motions, probate, and guardianship — and those hearings are electronically recorded. That is the bulk of our Snohomish County work. We also transcribe juvenile offender and dependency proceedings, and criminal hearings where a recording was made.
Snohomish County has grown significantly over the past decade, with rapid development in Lynnwood, Marysville, Mukilteo, and Bothell pushing more people — and more court cases — through the system. We work with attorneys from across the county as well as self-represented parties navigating the process on their own.
Why Choose Vernon Court Reporters
We have been serving Washington courts for over 40 years. Every transcript is verbatim and certified for official use.
Vernon is approved in courts across western Washington, including King County, Whatcom County, and Kitsap County.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is GR 35?
- GR 35 is Washington State General Rule 35, which requires every Superior Court to maintain a list of approved transcriptionists. Only transcriptionists on that list — like Vernon Court Reporters — can prepare official certified transcripts of electronically recorded court proceedings for use on appeal.
- How do I get my audio recording from Snohomish County Superior Court?
- Contact the Snohomish County Superior Court clerk directly to submit a recording request. The court will provide either a CD or a secure download link depending on the hearing date and courtroom.
- How long does transcription take?
- Most transcripts are returned within 3 to 5 business days. Rush and same-day options are available depending on recording length.
- Can I order a transcript if I am representing myself?
- Yes. We regularly work with self-represented litigants. The process is the same regardless of whether you have an attorney.
