Lookup Public Records in Skagit County, Washington. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Skagit County, Washington Overview
Skagit County is located in the North Puget Sound region in Washington. Mount Vernon serves as the county seat. The county was created from a portion of Whatcom County in 1883. It was named in honor of the Skagit, a Native American people who are indigenous to the area. The total area of the county is 1,920 square miles. Its estimated population is 125,619 based on the 2017 census. The adjacent counties are Whatcom County in the north, Okanogan County in the northeast, Chelan County in the east, Snohomish County in the south, Island County in the southwest, and San Juan County in the west. The zip codes are 98221, 98232, 98233, 98235, 98237, 98238, 98255, 98257, 98263, 98267, 98273, 98274, 98283, and 98284.
Skagit County Officials Information
The County Auditor is responsible for issuing vehicle and vessel licenses, conducting elections, and issuing marriage licenses. In addition, the Auditor performs payroll and expenditure services as well as financial reporting functions for the county.
Auditor’s Office:
Address: P.O. Box 1306 Administration Building, Room 201, 700 S. Second Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Phone: (360) 416-1700
Fax: (360) 416-1698
The County Auditor is also responsible for recording legal documents including deeds of trust, employment security lien, birth records, divorce records, plats, surveys, UCC documents, and federal tax lien. Certified copies of public records cost $3 for the first page and $1 per additional page. Photocopies are $1 per page.
Skagit Court Records Information
If you wish to search for court records online, you can visit the Washington State Superior Court website. However, if you wish to obtain copies of court records, you will need to submit your request via email at [email protected] or call 360-416-1800. Certified documents cost $5 for the first page and $1 per additional page. Non-certified document cost $0.25 per page.
Court Records Online:
| Skagit, WA Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 139,728 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 4,246 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 119 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 565 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 515 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 1,461 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 4,932 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 16,371 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 1,748 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 4,490 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 996 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 20,565 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 144 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 258 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 13,608 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 3,239 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 84 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 9,696 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 1,690 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 484 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 1,033 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 2,821 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 3,847 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 74 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 168 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 5,751 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 646 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 560 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 1,499 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 78 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 32,458 |
| Skagit County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Skagit 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: | Skagit County Marriage License |
| Location: | 700 South 2nd Street, Mount Vernon, Washington, 98273 |
| Phone: | 360-416-1704 |
Skagit County Clerk’s Office
County Government Office
Address: 205 W Kincaid St # 103, Mt Vernon, WA 98273, United States
Phone: 360-336-9440