Clallam County Public Records

Clallam County public records are available through the county's NextRequest portal, the Superior Court Clerk's office, and the Auditor's recording system, all based in Port Angeles on the Olympic Peninsula. Whether you need court case files, recorded land documents, or other official county records, this page explains how to search and request Clallam County public records through the right office and online tools.

Clallam County Public Records Office

The Clallam County Public Records Office accepts requests by in-person visit, email, and through the NextRequest online portal. The office is at 223 East 4th Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362. Call 360-417-2423 or email publicrecords@clallamcountywa.gov or PRO@clallamcountywa.gov. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

The NextRequest portal lets you submit requests any time, track their status, communicate with county staff, and download records when they are ready. Clallam County handles requests under RCW 42.56, the Washington Public Records Act. The county must respond within five business days. Copies cost $0.15 per page for standard paper.

The Clallam County NextRequest portal is available around the clock for submitting and tracking public records requests from county departments.

The Clallam County government website at clallamcountywa.gov provides links to departments, services, and online records portals for residents of the Olympic Peninsula.

Clallam County Superior Court Clerk Records

The Clallam County Superior Court Clerk files and indexes all records for Superior Courts and Family Court. The Clerk's office is at 223 East 4th Street, Suite 9, Port Angeles, WA 98362. Reach the clerk at 360-417-2250 or web_clerk@clallamcountywa.gov. You can request records by visiting in person or by emailing that address. Detailed information on requesting Superior Court records is at clallamcountywa.gov.

Case types handled by the Superior Court include criminal felony, civil filings, domestic filings, probate and guardianship, paternity and adoption, mental illness, juvenile dependency, juvenile offender cases, and judgments. A case or name search tool is available at clallamcountywa.gov/209/Case-or-Name-Search. Certified copies cost $5.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page. Non-certified paper copies are $0.50 per page. Electronic copies are $0.25 per page. Payment is accepted by cash, cashier checks, money orders, and through the LexisNexis online payment portal.

Superior Court records are not subject to the Public Records Act. They are governed by Washington Court Rules GR 31 and GR 31.1. Contact the clerk's office directly for any court document request rather than submitting through the NextRequest portal.

The Clallam County Superior Court Clerk page explains exactly how to request court records in person or by email, along with copy fees and payment options.

District and Municipal Courts

Clallam County has two District Court locations. District Court I in Port Angeles is at 223 East 4th Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362, phone 360-417-2463. District Court II in Forks is at 502 East Division Street, Forks, WA 98331, phone 360-374-6383. District courts handle county-level misdemeanors and traffic cases. Court records must be requested from the specific court that maintains them.

Municipal courts in Clallam County include Port Angeles Municipal Court at 321 East 5th Street, Sequim Municipal Court at 152 West Cedar Street, and Forks Municipal Court at 500 East Division Street. Each municipal court handles city ordinance violations and misdemeanors for its jurisdiction. For those records, contact the specific municipal court directly.

Clallam County Auditor Document Recording

The Clallam County Auditor's Office handles document recording and maintains the official land record for the county. The office is at 223 East 4th Street, Suite 1, Port Angeles, WA 98362. Call 360-417-2222. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. More information is at clallamcountywa.gov/472/Document-Recording.

Documents recorded by the Auditor include real estate documents, surveys, short plats, plats, condos, large lot subdivisions, marriage licenses, name changes, and military DD-214 discharge records. An online document search provides access to recorded documents. Note that court documents are excluded from the online search system. All documents become public record immediately upon filing. Historical records dating back to county formation are maintained by the office.

The Clallam County Auditor's Document Recording page covers everything you need to know about recorded land documents, marriage licenses, and other official filings in Port Angeles.

Online Search Tools

Use the Washington State Courts Odyssey Portal to search court cases across Washington, including Clallam County. The Auditor's online search covers recorded documents, though court records are excluded from that system. For historical records predating current electronic systems, the Washington State Digital Archives is a free resource with over 21 million digitized records.

Vital records such as birth and death certificates are handled by the Washington State Department of Health. Marriage licenses are available from the Clallam County Auditor in Port Angeles. For questions about public records law or disputes, contact the Washington State Attorney General's Open Government office.

Cities in Clallam County

Clallam County includes Port Angeles, Sequim, Forks, and Port Townsend. Superior Court filings for all cities go through the courthouse at 223 East 4th Street in Port Angeles. No cities in Clallam County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated records page on this site.

Nearby Counties

These counties share borders with Clallam County on the Olympic Peninsula. Check the event location if you are unsure which county holds a particular record.