Access Chelan County Public Records

Chelan County public records are maintained by the Superior Court Clerk, Auditor, Assessor, and other elected offices in Wenatchee. The county covers North Central Washington and uses a centralized GovQA portal for records requests. This page explains how to find and obtain Chelan County public records, from court case filings to recorded land documents and property data.

How to Request Chelan County Records

Chelan County routes public records requests through a centralized Public Records Coordinator. The coordinator is located at the Board of County Commissioners office at 400 Douglas Street, Suite 201, Wenatchee, WA 98801. You can reach them by phone at (509) 667-6893 or by email at PublicRecords.coordinator@co.chelan.wa.us. The online portal is at chelancountywa.govqa.us.

Requests submitted through the GovQA portal can be made around the clock. Once submitted, the coordinator routes the request to the right department. You receive status updates through the portal. Chelan County follows RCW 42.56, which requires a response within five business days. That response may include the records, a timeline for large requests, a request for clarification, or a written denial citing the specific legal reason.

The Chelan County GovQA portal lets you submit and track public records requests online, with status updates delivered directly to your account.

Chelan County Superior Court Records

The Chelan County Superior Court Clerk is located at 350 Orondo Avenue, Suite 501, Wenatchee, WA 98801 on the 5th floor of the county courthouse. Samantha Thompson is the clerk. Reach her at 509-667-6381 or Samantha.Thompson@co.chelan.wa.us. Marty Young can also assist at marty.young@co.chelan.wa.us. The main clerk email is superiorcourt.clerk@co.chelan.wa.us and the main phone is 509-667-6380.

All court cases and documents filed since January 1, 1996 are available as computer images. Public access computers are available at the Clerk's Office on the 5th floor. Older cases can be accessed on microfiche or computer at the Clerk's Office. The Chelan County Clerk's Office website provides more detail on how to access records.

Chelan County uses both OnBase and the Odyssey Portal for online case access. You can search Superior Court cases at the Washington State Courts Odyssey Portal using Odyssey Code No. 04. The District Court is located on the 4th floor at 350 Orondo Avenue, Wenatchee, WA 98801. The District Court clerk can be reached at DistrictCourt.Clerk@co.chelan.wa.us. District Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic infractions, small claims, and protection orders.

The Chelan County Superior Court Clerk's Office at 350 Orondo Avenue in Wenatchee manages all Superior Court case records, with public access computers available on-site.

Chelan County Auditor and Recording Division

The Chelan County Auditor's Recording Division is on Level 5 at 350 Orondo Avenue, Wenatchee, WA 98801. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The public records counter is open from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Call 509-667-6800 or visit co.chelan.wa.us/auditor.

The Recording Division records deeds, mortgages, property documents, marriage licenses, military discharge records, plat maps and surveys, UCC filings, and business license applications. Recorded document copies cost $3.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page. Certified copies of marriage licenses cost $10.00. The office maintains permanent records of all recorded documents, including historical records dating back to county formation.

The Chelan County Auditor's Recording Division handles all official land records, marriage licenses, and other recorded documents for the county.

Chelan County Assessor Property Records

The Chelan County Assessor is located at 350 Orondo Avenue, Suite 201, Wenatchee, WA 98801. Call 509-667-6365 or email assessor@co.chelan.wa.us. Property search tools are available online through co.chelan.wa.us/assessor. The Assessor maintains property valuations for tax purposes and updates assessment rolls annually. GIS mapping is available for property research.

Exemption programs are available for qualifying properties, including senior and disabled exemptions. If you disagree with an assessed value, an appeals process is available. The office provides public access to property information including valuation data, parcel details, and ownership records.

The Chelan County official website at co.chelan.wa.us connects to all county departments, online portals, and records resources for North Central Washington.

Online Tools for Chelan County Records

The Washington State Courts Odyssey Portal gives online access to Chelan County Superior and District Court cases. Use Odyssey Code No. 04 for Chelan County. You can search by name or case number and see case status and docket entries. For full document images, visit the Clerk's office or use the OnBase system available through the clerk's website.

The Washington State Digital Archives holds historical government records from Chelan County and across the state. It is especially useful for older court and property records that predate electronic systems. The archive is free and holds over 21 million digitized records. The Washington State Attorney General's Open Government office handles disputes and provides guidance on public records law.

For vital records including birth and death certificates, contact the Washington State Department of Health. Marriage licenses are issued locally by the Chelan County Auditor in Wenatchee.

Cities in Chelan County

Chelan County includes Wenatchee, East Wenatchee (in Douglas County), Chelan, Leavenworth, and other communities. Superior Court filings for all Chelan County cities go through the courthouse at 350 Orondo Avenue in Wenatchee.

Nearby Counties

Chelan County shares borders with several counties in Central and Western Washington. Check the location of the event or filing to confirm which county holds the record you need.