How to Search King County Records (Start Here)
King 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
Accident Reports
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King County collision reports from the Washington State Patrol.
Court Records
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Court records and case calendars for King County Superior Court, District Court, and Black Diamond, Bothell, Des Moines, Enumclaw, Federal Way, Issaquah, Kent, Kirkland, Mercer Island, Pacific, Renton, SeaTac, Seattle, and Tukwila Municipal Courts.
Court Records | District
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King County District Court records filed since January 2005. Registration required.
Court Records | Frontier Justice
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Washington Secretary of State Digital Archives search of King County Frontier Justice (1853-1889) case records.
Jail & Inmate Records
Crime Map
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King County Sheriff Department crime mapping and crime statistics.
Inmates
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King County Jail Inmate Lookup Service (JILS) lookup for inmates, recent releases, and bookings in the last 24 hours.
Recorded Documents
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King County Recorder's Office recorded documents (deeds and mortgages) and land records (maps, plate names, Torrens).
Property & Tax Records
Agendas & Minutes
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King County Council meeting agendas, minutes, and videos.
Foreclosures
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King County Treasurer records of property tax foreclosures.
Maps
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King County GIS and static maps and map applications for King County.
Marriages
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King County Recorder's Office marriages filed since January, 1975.
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Property | Tax Records
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King County Treasury Department real and personal property tax records.
Vital Records (Birth/Death/Marriage)
Births | 1891-1907
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Washington State Digital Archives records of King County births recorded between 1891 and 1907.
Restaurant Inspections
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King County Public Health Department restaurant inspection reports.
Vital Records
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Information from the King County Health Department on how to order birth and death certificates.
Business, Voter & Other
Census | 1910
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Washington Secretary of State Archives index of King County 1910 Federal census records.
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Historic Photographs
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Database of historic King County photos put together by thirteen Seattle and King County heritage organizations.
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Official website of King County, Washington government.
King County Parks
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Use this King County, Washington interactive map service to search for county parks, pools, and regional trails.
Permits
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King County Department of Permitting and Environmental Review building, engineering, fire, and planning permit searches.
Pets | Adoptable
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Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) adoptable pets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in King County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in King County. Start there for case lookups and dockets.
Who handles property records in King 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 King County? ▼
Marriage licenses in King 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 King County records available online? ▼
Online access in King 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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