Edmonds Public Records

Edmonds public records are available through the City Clerk's office and the Edmonds Police Department. Edmonds is a Snohomish County city on Puget Sound north of Seattle, with roughly 42,000 residents. The city has its own Municipal Court and Police Department. City records, police reports, and court documents each go through separate offices. This page covers how to request public records from the City of Edmonds, what fees apply for municipal court copies, and how to reach Snohomish County for Superior Court and county-level records.

Edmonds City Public Records

The City of Edmonds handles public records requests through the City Clerk's office. You can find the public records link at edmondswa.gov/i_want_to_ under the "I Want To" section. City Hall is located at 121 5th Avenue North, Edmonds, WA 98020. Phone for City Hall is 425-775-2525.

The Edmonds public records access page provides links and guidance for submitting requests to the City Clerk.

The Edmonds "I Want To" page links directly to the City Clerk and public records resources. Use it to find the correct request form and contact for your record type.

City of Edmonds records include City Council materials, ordinances, permits, contracts, public works documents, budgets, and administrative correspondence. The city must respond within five business days under RCW 42.56.520. Standard copy fees are $0.15 per page.

Edmonds Police Department Records

The Edmonds Police Department handles law enforcement records separately from the City Clerk. For incident reports, collision reports, and arrest records, contact the Police Department at 250 5th Avenue North, Edmonds, WA 98020. Phone is (425) 771-0200. You can also email policeinfo@ci.edmonds.wa.gov for general police inquiries.

The Edmonds Police Department page provides contact information and guidance for police records requests.

Police records requests for Edmonds go to the Police Department at 250 5th Ave North. Contact the department by phone at (425) 771-0200 or by email to start the request process.

Some law enforcement records are exempt under RCW 42.56.240 if disclosure would compromise an active investigation. The department must still respond within five business days with either the records, a timeline, a request for clarification, or a written denial citing the specific legal basis.

Edmonds Municipal Court Records

Edmonds Municipal Court handles city ordinance violations, misdemeanor criminal cases, and civil matters within the city's jurisdiction. Municipal court records in Edmonds are not subject to the Public Records Act. They are governed by Washington Court Rules GR 31 and GR 31.1. Contact the court directly for case files.

Court copy fees at Edmonds Municipal Court are $0.50 per page for regular copies. Certifying a document costs $5.00, and each additional certified copy is $1.00. Audio recordings from court proceedings are $20.00 on CD, but court audio recordings are also available for free online at edmondswa.gov/court-audio-recordings.html. Processing typically takes up to 10 business days.

Snohomish County Records for Edmonds Residents

Many records affecting Edmonds residents are held by Snohomish County. Superior Court filings, property records, recorded deeds and mortgages, and Sheriff's Office records belong to Snohomish County. If you need a Superior Court case, a property record, or Sheriff records involving Edmonds, go to the county.

Visit the Snohomish County public records page for county-level contacts and online tools.

Online Search Tools for Edmonds Records

The Washington State Courts Odyssey Portal covers Snohomish County Superior Court cases including those involving Edmonds residents. Search by name or case number. The Washington State Digital Archives holds historical records from Snohomish County free to search. For vital records, contact the Washington State Department of Health.

Nearby Washington Cities

These cities are near Edmonds on the Snohomish County coast. Each has its own public records.