Washington Court Records Washington - Why People Need Them

Sometimes, searching for Washington court records can be a daunting task. RecordsSiteReviews takes the headache out of searching for such records by providing you with valuable information and important WA court records links below.


Court records in Washington are the fruit of controversies that were brought to the various courts in the state for adjudication. These records are more than just mere transcripts of everything that has happened in the proceeding, as it also includes interviews, evidence and other documentation that were gathered for the case. The court clerk of the state or county courthouse concerned is the one tasked to keep and manage the case files.

WA Court Records - Reasons for Obtaining Them

Court records in Washington are usually requested by people who are directly involved in the case, or have an interest in its outcome. As the hearings are usually held during the day, many of the interested parties fail to attend. In order to update themselves on the developments of the case, they usually ask for a copy thereof.

It is not only the interested parties to a suit that request for a copy of the court records. Genealogical researchers also examine court cases for traces of their ancestors. You can find information about your origin by going through court records Washington that involve a relative of yours.

People who take a special interest in history can also use court records as a supplement in their research. Reporters who may need some background information regarding an individual or a company can also turn to case files for their articles.

Lawyers, legal assistants and law students could also use old court records as possible precedents for the cases that they are currently handling. Previous and related court records of an individual could also be instrumental in building or destroying an ongoing case for or against him.

WA court records are considered public records and should be easy to access. Although these cases are rare, some court records are sealed to protect the privacy of the individuals that are involved, especially for those legal proceedings involving minors, adoptions and large sums of money. A request to unseal these records can be made, but there has to be adequate justification for it.

Washington Court Records Websites

United States District Court, Eastern District of Washington

Washington State Courts

A Selection of Washington County Courthouses You Can Visit


Adams County
210 W. Broadway
Ritzville, WA 99169

Asotin County
P.O. Box 129
Asotin, WA 99402
Telephone: (509) 243-2084

Benton County
P.O. Box 470
Prosser, WA 99350-0470
Telephone: (509) 786-5616

Chelan County
P.O. Box 400
Wenatchee, WA 98807-0400
Telephone: (509) 664-5432

Clallam County
P.O. Box 863
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Telephone: (360) 417-2000

Clark County
P.O. Box 5000
Vancouver, WA 98666-5000
Telephone: (360) 699-2292

Columbia County
341 E. Main St.
Dayton, WA 99328
Telephone: (509) 382-4541

Cowlitz County
207 4th Ave. North
Kelso, WA 98626
Telephone: (360) 577-3002

Douglas County
P.O. Box 456
Waterville, WA 98858-0456
Telephone: (509) 745-8527

Ferry County
350 E. Delaware, Suite 2
Republic, WA 99166-0498
Telephone: (509) 775-5200

Franklin County
P.O. Box 1451
Pasco, WA 99301-1451
Telephone: (509) 545-3536

Garfield County
P.O. Box 278
Pomeroy, WA 99347-0278
Telephone: (509) 843-1411

Grant County
P.O. Box 37
Ephrata, WA 98823-0037
Telephone: (509) 754-2011

Grays Harbor County
100 W. Broadway, Suite 2
Montesano, WA 98563-0751
Telephone: (360) 249-4232

Island County
P.O. Box 5000
Coupville, WA 98239-5000
Telephone: (360) 679-7366

Jefferson County
P.O. Box 563
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Telephone: (360) 385-9115

King County Courthouse
516 3rd Ave.
Seattle, WA 98104

Kitsap County
614 Division St.
Mail Stop 34
Port Orchard, WA 98366-4692
Telephone: (360) 337-7164

Kittitas County
Auditor's Office
205 W. 5th Ave.
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Telephone: (509) 962-7504

Klickitat County
205 S. Columbus Ave.
Mail Stop CH-2
Goldendale, WA 98620
Telephone: (509) 773-4001
Lewis County
P.O. Box 29
Chehalis, WA 98532-1900
Telephone: (360) 740-1165

Lincoln County
P.O. Box 68
Davenport, WA 99122
Telephone: (509) 725-1401

Mason County
P.O. Box 400
Shelton, WA 98584-0400
Telephone: (360) 427-9670, ext. 467 or 468

Okanogan County
P.O. Box 1010
Okanogan, WA 98840-1010
Telephone: (509) 422-7240

Pacific County
P.O. Box 97
South Bend, WA 98586-0097
Telephone: (360) 875-9318

Pend Oreille County
P.O. Box 5015
Newport, WA 99156-5015
Telephone: (509) 447-3185

Pierce County
2401 S. 35th St., Room 200
Tacoma, WA 98409
Telephone: (253) 798-7440

San Juan County
P.O. Box 638
Friday Harbor, WA 98250-0638
Telephone: (360) 378-2161

Skagit County
P.O. Box 1306
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Telephone: (360) 336-9348

Skamania County
P.O. Box 790
Stevenson, WA 98648-0790
Telephone: (509) 427-9420

Snohomish County
3000 Rockefeller Ave.
Everett, WA 98201
Telephone: (425) 388-3483

Spokane County
1116 W. Broadway
Spokane, WA 99260
Telephone: (509) 456-2217

Stevens County
215 S. Oak
Colville, WA 99114-0189
Telephone: (509) 684-7512

Thurston County
2000 Lakeridge Dr. SW, Bldg. 1
Olympia, WA 98502
Telephone: (360) 786-5406

Wahkiakum County
P.O. Box 116
Cathlamet, WA 98612-0543
Telephone: (360) 795-3558

Walla Walla County
P.O. Box 1856
Walla Walla, WA 99362-1856
Telephone: (509) 527-3204

Whatcom County
311 Grand Ave.
Bellingham, WA 98225
Telephone: (360) 676-6700

Whitman County
P.O. Box 350
Colfax, WA 99111-0350
Telephone: (509) 397-6270

Yakima County
128 N. 2nd St.
Recording Room 117
Yakima, WA 98901
Telephone: (509) 574-1000
 


Visiting Washington County Courthouses are great options to have to find the court record(s) you want. However, going this route may take quite a while. For time-efficient, hassle-free searching, give online court record search service providers a try!
Back To Directory | Link To Reviews