Population
259K
County Seat
Yakima
Libraries
19
Schools
107
SearchSystems Editorial
Edited by Sam Rokni — Editor & Owner, SearchSystems.net. Public records professional since 1999. NAPBS founding member. Full bio & credentials.
Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Yakima County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Washington state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Yakima County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Yakima County, Washington — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
258,523
Population
Census estimate
85,558
Households
Census estimate
$64,910
Median income
Annual household
$254,700
Median home value
Census ACS
Yakima
County seat
In Washington
Criminal records
3 sources
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
7 sources
Vital records
see state portal
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
Yakima County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Yakima County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Search for Superior Court Cases Preface The Frontier Justice Records Project is an ... |
| Criminal records | Wanted Suspects - Yakima County Crime Stoppers Jail Records | Yakima County, WA |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Yakima County state portal below |
| Property records | Parcel Information | Yakima County, WA Yakima County Personal Property |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Yakima County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Yakima County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Yakima County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Yakima County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Yakima County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Yakima County Records
2026
Yakima County official government portal active
The official Yakima County government website at www.co.yakima.wa.us continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Yakima County court records portal verified
State court system links for Yakima County verified against the Washington judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Yakima County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Yakima County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Yakima County property records online
Yakima County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Yakima County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Yakima County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Yakima 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 Yakima County Records
❌ Myth: "Yakima County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Yakima County are held by the Washington state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Yakima County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing 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 Yakima County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Washington state repository has verified, current Yakima County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Yakima County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Yakima County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially 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 (All Verified)
- www.co.yakima.wa.us — Official Yakima County government website
- dw.courts.wa.gov — Court records — official source
- www.yakimacounty.us — Criminal records — official source
- yes.co.yakima.wa.us — Property records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Yakima County & Washington Records
For records not specific to Yakima 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
About Yakima County, Washington
Yakima County is located in south-central Washington. The county seat is Yakima (official site: http://www.co.yakima.wa.us/).
- Households: 85,558
- Median household income: $64,910
- Median home value: $254,700
- Below poverty line: 15.5%
- Land area: 4,294.5 sq mi
- Population density: 60.2 people / sq mi
Parcel Information | Yakima County, WA
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To obtain information on your land parcel in Yakima County, please visit the following websites. These information sites are maintained by the Yakima County Assessor's office and Yakima County Geographic Information Services. Parcel Search: Search for Property owner of record information, residential characteristics, and sales
Yakima County Personal Property
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For those who qualify, the Assessor automatically deducts the exempt amount from the assessed value of the personal property. Site News · 19 Feb 2013:: Site Improvements Please read our open message to you here. Important Links · Yakima County GIS Map County Treasurer Tax Information Yakima County Home Update Mailing w/Assessor ·
Planning/CountyZoning (MapServer)
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View In: ArcGIS JavaScript ArcGIS Online Map Viewer ArcGIS Earth ArcGIS Pro Service Description: Map Name: Map Legend All Layers and Tables Dynamic Legend Dynamic All Layers Layers: CountyZoning (0) Description: Service Item Id: 09455f33ae3d47529b2c80de1e432dfd Copyright Text: Spatial Reference: ...
Washington State Archives, Digital Archives - Title Info: 1910, U.S. Federal Census, Yakima County, U.S. Census Bureau
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Washington State Archives, Digital Archives is the first Digital Archives in the nation to Preserve the electronic Records of both State and Local Government.
Residential Sales Prices Over Time | Yakima County, WA
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Skip to Main Content · Search · Government · Departments & Offices A through M · Assessor's Office · Valuation & Tax · Residential Sales Prices Over Time · Average Residential Sales Prices per Square Foot, Total 10-year Growth and per Year Average · Average Residential Sales Price by ...
Yakima County GIS - Mapping | Yakima County, WA
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Yakima County’s Geographic Information Services (GIS) Department maintains spatial data for Yakima County, and provides services and data to other Yakima County Departments, private/public organizations and directly to the public. Services provided range from customized maps and aerial photos to digital data and online mapping.
Manufactured Home Application and Information | Yakima County, WA
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✔ Mobile Home – A factory-built dwelling constructed before June 15, 1976, built to state codes in effect at the time . Requires a Fire Safety Certificate from the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries for placement or relocation.
Highest Decrease Smallest Decrease Average Decrease 1.380145512284
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Tax Code Area · 2023 Tax Rate · 2024 Tax Rate · Tax Rate Decrease · 300 · 7.594422948576 · 6.861777387418 · 0.732645561158 · 301 · 8.414921337628 · 7.517941998725 · 0.896979338903 · 302 · 7.915298064175 · 7.519565077298 · 0.395732986877 · 303 · 8.414921337628 ·
Yakima County WA, Property Record Card - Spatialest
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If this webpage does not load please try clearing your browser cache, this link provides instructions to do this on various browsers: Refresh Your Cache
Yakima CityFlex Viewer
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To view this page ensure that Adobe Flash Player version 11.1.0 or greater is installed · Or try our new map viewer with no Flash plug-in required! CityMap
Wanted Suspects - Yakima County Crime Stoppers
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MOST WANTED Submit a Tip · WANTED Submit a Tip · WANTED Submit a Tip · PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE · WANTED Submit a Tip · WANTED Submit a Tip · PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE · WANTED Submit a Tip · WANTED Submit a Tip · WANTED Submit a Tip · WANTED Submit a Tip · WANTED Submit a Tip · 𝕏 Yakima County Crime Stoppers Navigate360 © 2026 All Rights Reserved ·
Jail Records | Yakima County, WA
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The Yakima County Jail Roster contains inmate information that is available for public release. Most other inmate jail records (including booking photos) are confidential and are exempt from public disclosure (RCW 70.48.100). Inmate records may only be provided directly to the inmate, to a ...
Press Releases | Yakima County, WA
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Sheriff's Office · Press Releases · 04-21-25 Homicide Suspect Arrest 25C05328 · 04-20-25 Homicide 25C05328 · 04-10-25 Volunteer Youth Pastor Arrested for Sex Offenses 25C03886 · 04-09-25 Yakima County Sheriff Office (WA) App Announcement ...
The Washington State Patrol - CRD Portal - wsp watch
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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 .
Search for Superior Court Cases
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This site is a search engine for cases filed in the municipal, district, superior, and appellate courts of the state of Washington. The search results can point you to the official or complete court record. SYSTEM AVAILABILITY NOTICE: No Issues at this time. How can I obtain the complete court ...
Preface The Frontier Justice Records Project is an ...
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inventory, index, and preserve the court records of Washington Territory . Early in 1984, NHPRC approved a two-year grant to the State Archives and the Frontier Justice Records · Protection Project began. The timing of the grant proposal coincided with planning for ...
Sex Offender Levels | Yakima County, WA
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There are currently 500 Level 1 Sex Offenders registered in Yakima County. There are currently 17 unleveled sex offender registered in Yakima County. The guidelines for Level 1 Registered Sex Offenders are used for unleveled offenders until ...
Washington State Archives, Digital Archives - Title Info: Yakima County Auditor, Birth Returns, 1891-1907
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Washington State Archives, Digital Archives is the first Digital Archives in the nation to Preserve the electronic Records of both State and Local Government.
Election - PRIMARY 2025 Candidate List
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Select the Primary election to see all candidates who filed (select a county to see PCOs) · General Election candidates will display after the Primary is certified
Home | WA Secretary of State
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County Elections Offices · Click to Register or Update · Digital Archives · Search Collections · Records Management Help for Government Agencies · Records Management Training · Online Records · Ask a Librarian · Library Catalog Search · Washington Newspapers ·
Real Estate Locator • Yakima County, WA • CivicEngage
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Use the Real Estate Locator to view properties for sale in your area. Search for a property by clicking through the featured listings below or find something specific by using the search functionality located at the left. Agents can add, edit and manage their property listings by simply creating an account through the My Properties button.
Washington State Officials | Yakima County, WA
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State executive officials are elected to serve four year terms. The Governor is the chief executive officer of the state. The Governor makes appointments for hundreds of positions, including directors of state agencies. The Governor reports annually to the Legislature on affairs of the state and submits a budget recommendation. The Governor has the power to sign or veto (reject) legislation passed by the Legislature. Washington State Constitution Section 5-13, RCW 43.06.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Yakima County?
Yakima County court cases are searchable through the Search for Superior Court Cases portal: https://dw.courts.wa.gov/?fa=home.superiorSearchName&terms=accept&flashform=0. Washington also operates a state-level case lookup through the WA Courts system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Can my employer see a sealed record in Washington?
Generally, most private employers running a standard name-based check cannot see a sealed Washington record. However, government employers, law enforcement, schools, healthcare facilities, and any role requiring a fingerprint-based check can see sealed records under specific statutory exemptions. Confirm specifics with the sealing court.
Are Washington marriage records public?
Marriage records in Washington are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
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.