Lookup Public Records in Mason County, Washington. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Mason County, Washington Overview
Mason County is located in the Coastal Region of Washington. The county seat is Shelton. The county was created in 1854 from a portion of King County. It was originally calle Sawamish County before it was changed in 1864 to honor the first Secretary of Washington Territory, Charles H. Mason. The total area of the county is 1,051 square miles with an estimated population of 63,710. The adjacent counties are Jefferson County in the north, Kitsap County in the northeast, Pierce County in the east, Thurston County in the south, and Grays Harbor County in the west. The zip codes are 98524, 98528, 98546, 98548, 98555, 98560, 98584, 98588, and 98592.
Mason County Officials Information
The County Clerk is responsible for receiving, filing, and preserving all records of the Superior Court. In addition, he/she is tasked with collecting fees, fines, restitution, trust funds, and support funds. He/she is also responsible for managing a trust account for the monies received and disbursing them as the court dictates.
County Clerk Office:
Address: 419 N 4th St, Fl 2, Shelton, WA 98584-3419
Phone: 360-427-9670 ext 346
The Clerk also functions as Jury Commissioner and Ex-officio Clerk of the Court. He/she must attend all hearings and record the proceedings which are available to the public. In addition, the Clerk is also tasked with processing passport applications.
Mason Court Records Information
The index of Mason County Public cases can be found in the Washington Courts website. However, requests for copies of court documents must be submitted to the Clerk’s office. Only written requests will be accepted.
Court Records Online:
Mason, WA Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 68,575 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 2,776 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 181 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 337 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 366 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 621 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 1,260 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 7,855 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 2,026 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 2,071 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 756 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 11,644 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 199 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 242 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 7,088 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 1,179 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 51 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 3,999 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 905 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 239 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 346 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 1,426 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 1,800 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 30 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 260 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 2,229 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 163 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 89 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 733 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 15,987 |
Mason County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Mason 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: | Mason County Marriage License |
Location: | 411 North 5th Street, Shelton, Washington, 98584 |
Phone: | N/A |