OPEN PUBLIC RECORDS

Because You Need to Know
How to use this page: Pick the record type you need below. Each section names the agency that holds those records and links to the official source — no aggregators, no third-party services.

What You Can Find Here

⚖️ Court case records through Washington Courts Odyssey Portal
🔍 Arrest records from county sheriffs and municipal police
📋 Criminal history checks through Washington State Patrol WATCH
🏛️ Vital records, property records, and open-records requests
Have this ready before you start:
  • Full name of the person or business
  • Case number, if you have one
  • The county where the record was created

How Records Work in Washington

Washington's court and arrest records run across state, county, and arresting-agency levels. The state judiciary under the Washington Supreme Court maintains court records through the Odyssey Portal. Washington State Patrol holds statewide criminal history through the WATCH system. Most local records — deeds, marriage licenses, Superior Court filings — are held at the county level.

Washington has 39 counties organized into 31 judicial districts. Some smaller counties share a judicial district (which is why 39 Superior Courts map to fewer districts). Each county has its own Superior Court Clerk, County Auditor (for deeds and vital records), sheriff, and assessor maintaining separate records. King County (Seattle) and Pierce County (Tacoma) together account for a large share of the state's caseload. The Odyssey Portal's statewide coverage makes Washington unusually searchable across all three trial-court levels.

Counties in Washington

Washington has 39 counties. Select one below to find local court, arrest, and court and arrest records.

What this page does not show: Not every record is online. While the Odyssey Portal provides strong statewide coverage, some older records and specialized filings may require a clerk's office visit. When in doubt, call the agency directly.

This page is a guide to help you find official records — it is not the official database. All information comes from government sources. Verify details directly with the agency that holds the records.

Last updated: April 24, 2026