Lookup Public Records in Adams CountyWashington. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.

Adams County, Washington Overview

Adams County is located in the North Central region of Washington. Its county seat is Ritzville. The county was created in 1883 from a portion of Whitman County and named in honor of John Adams, the second US President. The county’s total area is 1,930 square miles. According to the 2017 census, there are approximately 19,506 people living in this county. The adjacent counties are Lincoln County in the north, Whitman County in the east, Franklin County in the south, and Grant County in the west. The zip codes are 99105, 99169, 99341, 99344, and 99371.

Adams County Officials Information

In Adams County, the County Clerk serves as the administrative and financial officer of the Superior Court. In addition, he is the official recordkeeper; maintaining a record of all appearances, date of filing of pleadings, a calendar for all scheduled pleadings, and the proceedings. Case filings include wills and bonds, adoption decrees, and confidential court records pertaining to children.
County Clerk Office:
Address: 210 W Broadway Ave, Ritzville, WA 99169-1860
Fax: 509-659-0118
The County Clerk is also responsible for issuing warrants of arrest and summonses, submitting adoption re-registration forms to the Department of Health, and accepting applications for passports.

Adams Court Records Information

If you wish to view court records or obtain copies, you can inquire with the County Clerk’s office. You can also search for court cases online by visiting the Washington Courts website. Keep in mind that not all cases will be available through the search tool. All restricted cases such as Adoption/Paternity, Juvenile Dependency, and Mental Illness cases as well as sealed cases and those that are pre-1980 are not available here.

Court Records Online:

Adams, WA Genealogy and Ancestry Records
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads
Total Ancestries Reported 2005-200918,675
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009311
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-200973
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-200939
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-200956
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009325
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-20091,057
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-200956
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009338
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-200973
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-20093,024
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-200949
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-200925
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-20091,216
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009191
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-20099
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009370
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-200964
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009147
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009138
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009273
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-200918
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009318
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009142
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-20093
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-200945
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-200910,097
Adams County Marriage License Office
In order to obtain a marriage license in Adams County, the applicants must apply together, in person, at the County Clerk’s office. Both parties must present their state-issued picture ID, military ID, or passport, and know their social security number
State Law:Marriage – Title 26, Ch. 26.04
All State Statutes: Information is online at the State Website
Office:Adams County Marriage License
Location:210 West Broadway Avenue, Ritzville, Washington, 99169
Phone:509-659-3247

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