Lookup Public Records in Kitsap County, Washington. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Kitsap County, Washington Overview
Kitsap County can be found in the Coastal Region of Washington. The county seat is Port Orchard. The county was created in 1857 from portions of King County and Jefferson County. It was named in honor of Chief Kitsap of the Suquamish Tribe. The county’s total area is 566 square miles with an estimated population of 266,414 (2017). The counties surrounding the area are Island County in the north, Snohomish County in the northeast, King County in the southeast, Pierce County in the south, Mason County in the southwest, and Jefferson County in the west. The zip codes are 98061, 98110, 98310, 98311, 98312, 98314, 98315, 98322, 98337, 98340, 98342, 98345, 98346, 98353, 98359, 98364, 98366, 98367, 98370, 98378, 98380, 98383, 98384, 98386, 98392, and 98393.
Kitsap County Officials Information
The County Clerk serves as the administrative and financial officer of the Superior Court. He/she is responsible for the safekeeping of all court records and exhibits as well as issuing writs, subpoenas, and warrants as a quasi-judicial officer. As a financial officer, the Clerk manages and maintains all the financial transactions of the Superior Court.
County Clerk Office:
Address: 614 Division Street, Room 202, Port Orchard, WA 98366
Phone: (360) 337-7164
The Clerk is also responsible for jury management and is required to attend all hearings of the court. He/she is tasked with creating independent records of all proceedings which are made available to the public.
Kitsap Court Records Information
Anyone can access public records through the Office of the County Clerk. They can also view court documents and purchase them online through the ClerkePass website. The cost of non-certified documents are $1 per page plus a $4 transaction fee. For certified documents, the cost is $3 for the first page, $1 for each additional page, and an $8 transaction fee.
| Kitsap, WA Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
|---|---|
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 305,438 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 10,291 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 450 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 1,876 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 1,212 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 3,155 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 6,702 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 34,509 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 5,528 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 10,247 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 2,584 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 52,934 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 639 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 1,382 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 34,101 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 9,253 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 406 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 17,204 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 5,202 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 1,254 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 2,618 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 7,579 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 9,594 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 215 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 768 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 9,600 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 1,251 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 592 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 2,864 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 488 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 60,458 |
| Kitsap County Marriage License Office | |
|---|---|
In order to obtain a marriage license in Kitsap 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: | Kitsap County Marriage License |
| Location: | 619 Division Street, Port Orchard, Washington, 98366 |
| Phone: | 360-337-4935 |