Lookup Public Records in Spokane County, Washington. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Spokane County, Washington Overview
Spokane County is located in Eastern Washington. Its county seat is also called Spokane. The county was created in 1858 but was annexed by Stevens County in 1864. It was re-formed in 1879 and named in honor of the Spokane tribe. The total area of the county is 1,781 square miles. According to the 2017 census, there are around 506,152 people living in this area. The adjacent counties are Pend Oreille County in the north, Bonner County (ID) in the northeast, Kootenai County (ID) in the east, Benewah County (ID) in the southeast, Whitman County in the south, Lincoln County in the west, and Stevens County in the northwest. The zip codes are 99001, 99003, 99004, 99005, 99006, 99009, 99011, 99012, 99014, 99016, 99018, 99019, 99020, 99021, 99022, 99023, 99025, 99027, 99030, 99031, 99036, 99037, 99039, 99201, 99202, 99203, 99204, 99205, 99206, 99207, 99208, 99209, 99210, 99211, 99212, 99213, 99214, 99215, 99216, 99217, 99218, 99219, 99220, 99223, 99224, 99228, 99251, 99252, 99256, 99258, 99260, 99299.
Spokane County Officials Information
The County Auditor is responsible for recording and maintaining all public records including maps, plats, surveys, deeds of trust, and other real-estate related documents. The Auditor also issues marriage licenses, process server licenses, vehicle/vessel licenses, and business licenses.
County Auditor’s Office:
Address: 1116 W Broadway Avenue, Spokane, WA 99260
Phone: 509-477-2217
The County Auditor also handles the administration of the Financial Services of the County, conducts all elections, and oversees voter registration.
Spokane Court Records Information
Court records in Spokane County are kept in the County Clerk’s office. Copies of documents can be requested in person or by mail. Certified copies cost $5 for the first page and $1 for each additional page. Non-certified copies cost $0.25 cents per page.
Court Records Online:
| Spokane, WA Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
|---|---|
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 584,260 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 20,790 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 1,927 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 2,392 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 3,014 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 5,759 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 11,741 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 62,722 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 9,644 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 20,287 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 4,655 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 126,384 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 1,983 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 1,432 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 73,662 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 22,162 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 670 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 32,078 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 8,441 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 1,296 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 6,192 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 12,141 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 15,987 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 558 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 1,476 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 17,273 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 2,495 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 3,271 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 5,306 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 243 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 90,983 |
| Spokane County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Spokane 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: | Spokane County Marriage License |
| Location: | 1116 West Broadway Avenue, Spokane, Washington, 99260 |
| Phone: | 509-477-2271 |
Spokane County Clerk’s Office
Address: 1116 W Broadway Ave, Spokane, WA 99260, United States
Phone: 509-477-2211