Searching Clallam County: what to expect
Clallam County runs a real online records operation — 4 of the sources below are the county's own, alongside the statewide systems. Court cases are the easy part: Washington's statewide search covers Clallam County filings, so start at the Washington court records page instead of hunting for a local docket. Locally, clallamcountywa.gov takes care of general county records, while websrv22.clallam.net covers parcel and property-tax data. One gap: recorded documents aren't published by the county itself. Use the Washington recorded documents page for those.
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Clallam County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Washington state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Clallam County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Clallam County, Washington — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
77,958
Population
Census estimate
34,128
Households
Census estimate
$66,108
Median income
Annual household
$353,600
Median home value
Census ACS
Port Angeles
County seat
In Washington
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
4 sources
Vital records
1 source
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Clallam County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Clallam County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Washington Courts - Search Case Records Preface The Frontier Justice Records Project is an ... |
| Wants & warrants | |
| Property records | Clallam County Assessor & Treasurer - Property Details -… Clallam County GIS Portal |
| Vital records | View Record - Clallam County Auditor, Birth Records, 1890-19… |
| Voter records | Washington VoteWA |
| Professional licenses |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Clallam County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Clallam County Records
2026
Clallam County official government portal active
The official Clallam County government website at www.clallamcountywa.gov continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Clallam County court records portal verified
State court system links for Clallam County verified against the Washington judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Clallam County property records online
Clallam County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Clallam County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Clallam County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Clallam County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Washington statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Washington state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Clallam County Records
MYTH"Clallam County maintains all criminal records."
FACTCriminal records for Clallam County are held by the Washington state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
MYTH"Records sealed in Clallam County are gone everywhere."
FACTSealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
MYTH"Free 'instant background' sites have Clallam County data."
FACTOnly the official Washington state repository has verified, current Clallam County data. Free sites often have stale data.
MYTH"The Clallam County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
FACTThe Clallam County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
MYTH"All county records older than 50 years are public."
FACTPartially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources and Official Record Portals
- www.clallamcountywa.gov — Official Clallam County government website
- dw.courts.wa.gov — Court records — official source
- digitalarchives.wa.gov — Property records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Clallam County & Washington Records
For records not specific to Clallam County, use Washington's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Washington statewide record systems:
- Washington Court Records →
- Washington Criminal Records →
- Washington Property Records →
- Washington Vital Records →
- Washington Voter Records →
- Washington Wants & Warrants →
- Washington Licenses →
- Washington Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Washington statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
Shortcuts for the most common Clallam County lookups:
About Clallam County, Washington
Clallam County is located in northwest Washington. The county seat is Port Angeles (official site: https://www.clallamcountywa.gov/).
- Population: 77,958
- Households: 34,128
- Median household income: $66,108
- Median home value: $353,600
- Below poverty line: 10.9%
- Land area: 1,738.8 sq mi
- Population density: 44.8 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 4
- NCES schools indexed: 28
Clallam County Census 1910
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Official Washington government source (digitalarchives.wa.gov).
Business Information
Business, Voter & Other
.gov
Washington's corporations and charities filing system — search any registered business for status, governors, and filing history.
Request Public Records | Clallam County, WA
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<strong>Submit a request for public records, or find various records, forms and documents on our website</strong>. Also, visit the web page for the department involved, or contact the appropriate offi
Clallam County Assessor & Treasurer - Property Details - 89 STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPT OF NATURAL RESOURCES for Year…
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Click on a title bar to expand or collapse the information · Select the appropriate checkbox next to the year to be paid. Multiple years may be selected
Clallam County GIS Portal
Official Free
Clallam County Geospatial Portal is the County's one-stop location to find and download geographic data and access web map services.
View Record - 1910, U.S. Federal Census, Clallam County, U.S. Census Bureau - William Wooding - Washington State…
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Historical records index covering Washington. Coverage is what survives and was transcribed; gaps are normal, and what is here can be hard to find anywhere else. Original-record citations, where given, let you order the source document itself.
Request Public Records | Clallam County, WA
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If the divorce was finalized in Clallam County, more information can be obtained from the Clerk of Superior Court. Divorce certificates are a one-page document stating two parties were divorced on a specific date. Divorce Certificates can be obtained from the Washington State Department of Health. Meeting Agendas, Minutes, etc.
Washington Courts - Search Case Records
Official Free
Search for a case Search for a person Find My Court Date Use this search to find out when you need to appear in district or municipal court.
Preface The Frontier Justice Records Project is an ...
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Archival material for Clallam County — a common source for obituaries and older record indexes. Searching the official side is free.
Public Access to Court Electronic Records | PACER: Federal Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
.gov
PACER covers the federal side: cases from Clallam County appear here when they were filed in U.S. district or bankruptcy court. Searching the official side is free.
Inmate Detail - FORSHAW, MAKAYLA EMRY
Official Free
Current inmate roster for Clallam County, Washington, published by the sheriff's office. It reflects this facility only — a transfer to another county drops the name from this list.
WATCH Overview - Washington State Patrol
Official Free
The Washington State Patrol Identification and Criminal History Section (WASIS) has established this web site as the official Internet source providing criminal history conviction records for the state of Washington only .
View Record - Clallam County Auditor, Birth Records, 1890-1907 - James - B - Smith - Et Al. - Washington State…
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Property assessment records for Clallam County, Washington. Pair it with the recorder's index — values here, the deeds themselves there. Values follow the reassessment cycle, so a recent sale may not show immediately.
Washington VoteWA
Official Free
Property Records: Deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, plats, and property assessments maintained by the Clallam County Auditor's Office and Assessor's Office · Vital Records: Birth certificates (limited access), death certificates, marriage licenses.
Clallam County Code of Ordinances
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Recorded documents for Clallam County — deeds, mortgages, liens, and releases — are indexed through this office. If a link breaks, start from municipal.codes directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Clallam County?
Clallam County court cases are searchable through the Washington Courts - Search Case Records portal: https://dw.courts.wa.gov/. Washington also operates a state-level case lookup through the WA Courts system. For federal matters, see PACER.
What's the difference between sealing and expunging a record in Washington?
In Washington, a sealed record is hidden from public view but still exists and remains visible to law enforcement, licensing boards, and some employers. An expunged record is treated by Washington law as if it never happened — though FBI and federal records may persist regardless of state action. The relief process runs through the sentencing court.
Can I find out if someone is divorced in Washington?
Yes. Search the court case index for the person's name in the county where they lived. Most Washington counties offer free online case-search portals. The state vital records office also issues divorce verifications for a fee.
Are Washington criminal records public?
Mostly yes. Washington's public-records law makes adult arrests, court filings, and conviction histories accessible to anyone unless a specific statutory exemption applies. Juvenile cases and sealed records are generally excluded by statute.