Reviewed and updated October 9, 2026 by the SearchSystems.net editorial team. Every office link was opened and checked against the office's own site between September 23, 2026 and September 26, 2026.
Clarkston, Washington, in Asotin County, has about 7,100 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate). The title to a parcel in Clarkston is in the deed records of the County Auditor and its taxable value is set by the County Assessor; what is built on it is a matter for the city. This guide says who keeps each record and where the page for each office is.
This guide covers deeds, assessed values, city permits and records, evictions and court cases, records requests and common questions.
Related guides: Clarkston public records, Asotin County property records, Clarkston arrest records, Clarkston warrants, Clarkston inmate search, Clarkston police reports, Washington arrest records and Washington inmate search.
Deeds, Mortgages and Liens in Clarkston
Deeds, mortgages, liens and easements that affect title to land in Clarkston are recorded by the County Auditor, which indexes them by name and sells copies.
Assessed Values and the Tax Roll in Clarkston
The County Assessor sets the value each parcel in Clarkston is taxed on and keeps the parcel maps. Washington counties revalue every property every year and physically inspect each one at least every six years.
SearchSystems opened and checked the County Assessor's page at asotincountywa.gov/500/Property-Search (page title: Property Search | Asotin County, WA), which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 23, 2026.
Permits and City Records in Clarkston
Building permits, zoning and code cases are the city's own. For Clarkston, SearchSystems opened and checked the city hall page at clarkston-wa.com (page title: City of Clarkston), Monday - Thursday 9am-4pm, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 26, 2026.
Evictions and Court Cases About Land in Clarkston
An eviction is a court case in the District Court, and so is a foreclosure, a lien dispute or a quiet title suit, in the Asotin County Superior Court; the court file is public unless sealed.
Asking a County Office for a Record
Under the Public Records Act (RCW 42.56) a county office must answer a request within 5 business days, and it may charge for copies at 15 cents a page, and set fees for electronic records. The county records request page SearchSystems verified is at asotincountywa.gov/168/Public-Records-Request (page title: Public Records Request | Asotin County, WA).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who records deeds in Clarkston?
The County Auditor.
Who sets the assessed value of a property in Clarkston?
The County Assessor, whose page SearchSystems verified is at asotincountywa.gov/500/Property-Search.
Where are evictions from Clarkston filed?
In the District Court. The file is public unless the court seals it.
How is property assessed in Washington?
Washington counties revalue every property every year and physically inspect each one at least every six years.
Is this the official Clarkston website?
No. SearchSystems.net is an independent public records guide, online since 1997. It links to the official city, county, court and state offices described above and does not hold records, charge for them or take requests.