Lookup Public Records in Yakima County, Washington. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Yakima County, Washington Overview
Yakima County can be found in the South Central region of Washington. Its county seat is also called Yakima. The county was created from a portion of Ferguson County in 1865. It was named in honor of a Native American tribe, the Yakama tribe. The total area of the county is 4,311 square miles. According to the 2017 census, there are around 250,193 people living in the area. The county is bordered by Kittitas County in the north, Grant County in the northeast, Benton County in the east, Klickitat County in the south, Skamania County in the southwest, Lewis County in the west, and Pierce County in the northwest. The zip codes are 98901, 98902, 98903, 98904, 98907, 98908, 98909, 98920, 98921, 98923, 98929, 98930, 98932, 98933, 98935, 98936, 98937, 98938, 98939, 98942, 98944, 98947, 98948, 98951, 98952, and 98953.
Yakima County Officials Information
The County Auditor’s Office is responsible for providing finance services to the various departments and agencies of the County. These services include providing accounting, payroll, and accounts payable services. This office also handles county elections and voter registration.
County Auditor’s Office:
Address: 128 N 2nd Street, Room 117, Yakima, WA 98901
Phone: 509-574-1400
Fax: 509-574-1341
In Yakima County, the Auditor is also tasked with recording all public documents which include deeds, maps, liens, plats, and surveys. These documents are made available to the public. This office also issues marriage licenses and vehicle/vessel licenses.
Yakima Court Records Information
In Yakima County, all court documents are housed in the office of the Superior Court Clerk. Any requests for copies can be submitted to the office in person, by mail, or by email. Individuals can search for records online through the Washington State Courts website.
Court Records Online:
| Yakima, WA Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 265,886 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 8,975 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 283 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 459 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 339 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 1,263 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 5,871 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 19,530 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 1,903 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 8,554 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 1,617 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 38,289 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 608 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 276 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 18,643 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 3,531 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 92 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 7,692 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 1,717 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 417 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 1,380 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 3,675 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 4,048 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 135 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 258 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 4,430 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 451 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 437 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 960 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 9 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 126,088 |
| Yakima County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Yakima 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: | Yakima County Marriage License |
| Location: | 128 North 2nd Street, Yakima, Washington, 98901 |
| Phone: | 509-574-1400 |
Yakima County Clerk’s Office
Address: 128 N 2nd St #323, Yakima, WA 98901, United States
Phone: 509-574-1430