How to Search Clark County Records (Start Here)
Clark 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 | District Docket
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Clark County District Court daily court docket.
Court | Records
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Clark County Superior, District, and Municipal Court record searches from the Washington Courts system.
Jail & Inmate Records
Births, Deaths, Marriages
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The Clark County Auditor recorded document index includes birth, marriage, and death certificates.
Most Wanted
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Clark County Sheriff records of most wanted fugitives.
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Property & Tax Records
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Property | Tax Records
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Clark County Property Information Center property tax records.
Vital Records (Birth/Death/Marriage)
Births | 1891-1907
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Washington State Digital Archives records of Clark County recorded between 1891 and 1907.
Restaurant Inspections
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Clark County food inspection reports by restaurant name.
Business, Voter & Other
Census | 1910
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Washington Secretary of State Archives lookup for 1910 Federal census records for Clark County.
Clark County
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Official website for Clark County, Washington government.
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Permit Histories
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Find permit histories of any building or development project processed by Clark County since 1999.
Wastewater District Code
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Clark Regional Wastewater District code of ordinances.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Clark County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in Clark County. Start there for case lookups and dockets.
Who handles property records in Clark 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 Clark County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Clark 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 Clark County records available online? ▼
Online access in Clark 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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