How to Search Adams County Records (Start Here)
Adams County, Washington — Washington uses Superior Court for major cases and District Court for misdemeanors/small claims. Statewide case search at dw.courts.wa.gov.
- dw.courts.wa.gov — Washington Courts search engine covers municipal, district, superior, and appellate courts statewide.
- Property: County Assessor for values. County Auditor or Recorder for recorded documents.
- Jail: County Sheriff or local police for current inmates.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records
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Washington Courts database including Adams Superior Court judgments, domestic, criminal, civil, juvenile, probate, and guardianship records.
Court Records 1853-1889
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Washington Digital Archives database of Frontier Justice court records covering 1853 through 1889.
Property & Tax Records
Property | Assessor
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Adams County Assessor's Office property record and map search.
Vital Records (Birth/Death/Marriage)
Births 1890-1915
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Adams County births recorded 1890-1907 and 1910-1915.
Marriages 1884-1905
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BYU index of Adams County marriages recorded between 1884 and 1905.
Business, Voter & Other
Adams County Home Page
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Adams County Official Website, departments and programs, contacts directory, Minutes, fees, employment & careers.
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Naturalizations
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Digital Archives database of Adams County Petitions for Naturalizations. Covers 1903 through 1956.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Adams County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in Adams County. Start there for case lookups and dockets.
Who handles property records in Adams County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Recorder. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the Tax Collector.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Adams County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Adams County are issued by the County Clerk. Birth and death certificates are available from the state Vital Records office. Divorce records come from the court that granted the decree.
Are Adams County records available online? ▼
Online access in Adams County varies by office. Contact the offices listed above directly by phone or in person for records not yet available online.
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