Wenatchee Public Records
Wenatchee public records are available through the City Clerk's office and the Wenatchee Police Department. Wenatchee is the county seat of Chelan County in Central Washington, with roughly 33,000 residents. The city handles city government records and police records through separate offices with different contact information. Police records requests must not go through the city's online portal. This page covers each process, contact details, fees, and where to find Chelan County records.
Wenatchee Overview
Wenatchee City Public Records
The City of Wenatchee City Clerk is Tammy McCord. Contact her at 509-888-3604 or cityclerk@wenatcheewa.gov. City Hall is at 301 Yakima St, PO Box 519, Wenatchee, WA. The city website at wenatcheewa.gov provides current request procedures. Requests can be submitted online, by mail, or in person.
The city must respond within five business days under RCW 42.56.520. Standard copy fees are $0.15 per page under RCW 42.56.120. Inspection of records is free. Electronic records may be provided at a reduced rate or no charge.
City records include City Council meeting minutes and agendas, ordinances, resolutions, land use and building permits, contracts, budgets, and administrative correspondence. Washington law defines "writing" broadly to include emails, texts, digital files, and any electronic format used in city business. Personnel records, attorney-client communications, and records that would harm active investigations are exempt from disclosure under RCW 42.56.
| City Clerk | Tammy McCord |
|---|---|
| cityclerk@wenatcheewa.gov | |
| Phone | 509-888-3604 |
| Address | 301 Yakima St, PO Box 519 Wenatchee, WA |
| City Website | wenatcheewa.gov |
| Copy Fee | $0.15 per page |
Wenatchee Police Department Records
Wenatchee Police Department records are handled separately from city government records. The Police Department is at 140 S Mission, Wenatchee, WA. Phone is 509-888-4200. Email for police records is wpdrecords@wenatcheewa.gov. Fax is 509-888-4219.
Submit police records requests directly to the Police Department — do not use the city's online portal for police records requests. The Police Department handles its requests separately. Include the incident date, location, report number if available, and names of parties involved when submitting a request.
Collision reports for accidents in Wenatchee cost $10 per report. Other police records are subject to the standard copy fee of $0.15 per page. Some records are exempt under RCW 42.56.240 if disclosure would harm an active investigation. The department must respond within five business days and provide a written denial with the specific legal basis if records are withheld.
Note: Police records requests for the Wenatchee Police Department should be submitted directly to the Police Department at wpdrecords@wenatcheewa.gov or by phone at 509-888-4200. Do not use the city's general online records portal for police records.
| Police Records | Wenatchee Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 140 S Mission, Wenatchee, WA |
| Phone | 509-888-4200 |
| wpdrecords@wenatcheewa.gov | |
| Fax | 509-888-4219 |
| Collision Report Fee | $10.00 per report |
What Wenatchee City Records Include
Wenatchee city records cover all documents the city creates, owns, uses, or retains in official business. City Council materials, planning and zoning files, building permits, code enforcement records, contracts, budgets, and staff correspondence are all public records. Wenatchee is a significant agricultural hub in Central Washington, and the city holds records related to agri-business activities within city limits as well as standard municipal records.
Some records are exempt from disclosure. Personnel records, attorney-client communications, and records tied to active investigations are the most common exemptions under RCW 42.56. When the city denies a request, it must provide the specific statutory basis in writing. Requestors who disagree can seek review through the city or petition Chelan County Superior Court.
Wenatchee Municipal Court handles traffic infractions and misdemeanor cases within city limits. Court records are governed by court rules and GR 31, not the Public Records Act. Contact the court directly for municipal court case records. For felony criminal cases and major civil matters, those are filed at Chelan County Superior Court in Wenatchee, since Wenatchee is the county seat.
Chelan County Records for Wenatchee Residents
Superior Court filings, property records, recorded documents, and Sheriff records for Wenatchee are held by Chelan County. Wenatchee is the county seat, so the county courthouse is in the city. For county records, contact Chelan County directly. Visit the Chelan County public records page for county contacts and online tools.
Chelan County Superior Court handles felony criminal cases, civil cases above $100,000, family law, probate, and appeals. The Chelan County Clerk maintains court files. Property records including deeds, liens, and mortgages are recorded with the Chelan County Auditor. The Chelan County Assessor maintains parcel and property tax records. Chelan County Sheriff provides law enforcement to unincorporated areas outside Wenatchee.
Online Search Tools
The Washington State Courts Odyssey Portal provides free access to Chelan County Superior Court case information. The Washington State Digital Archives holds historical records from Chelan County free to search. For vital records, contact the Washington State Department of Health.
Nearby Washington Cities
These cities are near Wenatchee in Central Washington. Each has its own public records process.