King County Records Office

This is a king county computer system provided as a public service.

King county records office. This system is used to record documents such as real estate transactions and marriage licenses as well as retrieve already recorded documents for customers. Staff are also available by phone at 206 477 6620 or kcrocust kingcounty gov to assist customers. The king county recorder s office located in the king county administration building in downtown seattle is currently closed for walk in service.

There is no data breach or malware compromising the system. The king county recorder s office is experiencing severe performance issues with our recording system. Government personnel and the general public may use this system to review and retrieve publicly available government information.

Please see the links below for alternative service delivery options. Through the recorder s office you can obtain copies of most documents recorded since august 1991. The king county recorder s office reserves the right to modify these terms at any time.

Our online records search will return unofficial copies of documents recorded. The king county recorder s office accepts electronic submission of documents through a process called e recording. For copies of documents recorded prior to august 1991 contact king county archives.

In addition to the indexes applications for fictitious business names and marriage licenses are available on line. Between 1854 and 1969 the king county auditor maintained all documents submitted for public record. The kings county clerk recorder s office public records system allows us to provide as a free service to our community searchable indexes for birth death marriage real estate fictitious business names.

The clerk is responsible for maintaining and managing access to the official records dating back to 1854. In 1969 the recording functions of the county auditor were taken over by the newly formed recorder s office. Before you request a copy we recommend you search our online records to confirm the document has been recorded in king county.