Search Clark County Public Records
Clark County public records are maintained by the County Clerk, Auditor, District Court, and other elected offices in Vancouver, serving Southwest Washington. The county has a dedicated Public Records Request Portal and online tools for court cases, recorded documents, and property data. This page covers how to find and request Clark County public records through each office and its online systems.
Clark County Overview
Clark County Clerk and Superior Court Records
Scott G. Weber serves as the Clark County Clerk. The Clerk's office is at 1200 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA 98660. Call 564-397-2292 or email amanda.willden@clark.wa.gov. The Clerk is custodian for many Superior Court records. Most court records are viewable online from the Clark County Courts website. Computer terminals are also available for public research at the courthouse.
For formal public records requests involving Superior Court documents, the Public Records Officer is Cheryl Stone. Her mailing address is 1200 Franklin Street, PO Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-5000. Reach her at 564-397-2150, fax 360-759-6708, or Superior.CourtRecords@clark.wa.gov. Details are at clark.wa.gov/superior-court/public-records-request.
| County Clerk | Scott G. Weber |
|---|---|
| Clerk Address | 1200 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA 98660 |
| Clerk Phone | 564-397-2292 |
| Records Officer Email | Superior.CourtRecords@clark.wa.gov |
| Records Officer Phone | 564-397-2150 |
| Website | clark.wa.gov/clerk |
Copy fees for Clark County Superior Court records: certified copies cost $5 for the first page and $1 for each additional page. Non-certified copies are $0.50 per page if mailed, or $0.25 per page if sent by email. The court maintains records for civil, criminal, domestic, and probate cases. Some records may be sealed or confidential. Superior Court records are governed by Washington Court Rules GR 31 and GR 31.1, not the Public Records Act.
The Clark County Clerk's Office in Vancouver maintains Superior Court records and provides online case search capabilities through the county courts website.
Clark County District Court Records
Clark County District Court is at 1200 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA 98660. The District Court handles misdemeanors, traffic cases, civil matters, and protection orders. For District Court public records requests, see clark.wa.gov/district-court/public-records-request. The same fee schedule applies as for Superior Court. Certified copies are $5 for the first page and $1 for each additional page.
The District Court provides online case search capabilities, and fine payments can be made online. Court forms are available on the county website. Interpreter services are available upon request. Records from District Court are available for public inspection with certain statutory exemptions.
Clark County Auditor and Recorded Documents
Greg Kimsey is the Clark County Auditor. The Recording Department mailing address is PO Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666. The office at clark.wa.gov/auditor handles recording of deeds, mortgages, liens, and other land records. Marriage licenses are issued by the Auditor's Office. E-recording services are available. A searchable index is available online to find recorded documents.
The Clark County Auditor's Office online portal provides a searchable index of recorded land documents, deeds, mortgages, and other official filings in Southwest Washington.
For property information and zoning research, Clark County provides a Property Information Center at clark.wa.gov. You can find zoning and setback information, view maps, check development proposals near specific properties, and look up permit history. Technical support for the property research tools is available at 564.397.4652.
How to Request Clark County Public Records
Clark County has a Public Records Request Portal for general county records requests. The Clark County Records Office is at 1300 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA 98660. Most county departments maintain their own records under the requirements of RCW 42.56. The county must respond within five business days of receiving a request.
Be specific when submitting a request. Describe the type of record, the relevant dates, names, and any case numbers you have. Specific requests process more quickly than broad or vague ones. For records from the Clark County official website, each department has its own contact and online tools. The county provides multiple online services for residents and keeps comprehensive records for courts, property, and administration.
The Clark County website at clark.wa.gov provides centralized access to department contacts, public records portals, and online services for Southwest Washington residents.
Note: Court records from Superior and District Courts are not subject to the Public Records Act. Submit court record requests directly to the clerk for each court, not through the general county records portal.
Online Tools for Clark County Records
The Washington State Courts Odyssey Portal lets you search court case records across Washington, including Clark County. The Clark County courts website also provides online case search. For older or archived records, the Washington State Digital Archives holds over 21 million digitized records from Washington counties. The Auditor's online index covers recorded land documents. Property research is available through the Property Information Center.
For vital records, contact the Washington State Department of Health. Marriage licenses are available locally from the Clark County Auditor. For guidance on public records law, the Washington State Attorney General's Open Government office provides resources and handles disputes.
Cities in Clark County
Clark County includes Vancouver, Camas, Orchards, Battle Ground, Washougal, and other communities. Superior Court filings for all cities in the county go through the courthouse at 1200 Franklin Street in Vancouver.
Nearby Counties
These counties share borders with Clark County in Southwest Washington. If you need to check which county filed a record, look at the address where the event occurred or the filing location listed on any existing documents.