Bellingham Municipal Court
Bellingham Municipal Court handles civil traffic citations issued within Bellingham city limits, including the I-5 stretches inside the city.
IRLJ 3.1(b)(1) lets Washington drivers contest an infraction by mail. Mail a written Hearing-by-Mail request along with your signed statement of defense, photos, and any exhibits within 15 days of the infraction. No bond is required — the judge rules on the papers:
Bellingham Municipal Court
2014 C St
Bellingham, WA 98225
Bellingham Municipal Court accepts a Hearing by Mail under IRLJ 3.1(b)(1). File a written request within 15 days of the citation along with your written statement.
Washington does NOT require a bond to request a Hearing by Mail under IRLJ 3.1(b)(1). Only pay now if you are admitting the infraction without contesting: Bellingham Municipal Court’s online pay portal.
Every extra week between the citation and your filing is another week the officer can forget. Washington courts routinely grant first-time extension requests as a matter of course — you generally do not need a hardship reason.
- Typical grant
- 30 additional days
- Method
- Online form
- Bail deadline
- Extended with the response deadline.
- Traffic clerk phone
- (360) 778-8150
“I’d like to request a 30-day extension on my response deadline so I can prepare and file a Trial by Written Declaration. My casenumber is ____.”
Common Washington violations eligible by mail
Not legal advice. Courthouse addresses, hours, and filing procedures change. Verify with the official Washington court website before mailing or appearing.