Klickitat County Court Records

Court records consist of material documenting court cases and legal documentation generated and maintained by the judiciary in Klickitat County. Typical examples include court hearings, rulings, and judgments. Requesters may acquire these records, including Klickitat County arrest records, for free or a fee through their respective custodians.

Are Court Records Public in Klickitat County?

In Washington State, General Rule 31 grants the public access to court records. Consequently, most Klickitat County court records, including civil, criminal, and family case information, are available to the public unless restricted by federal or state laws, court rules, court orders, or case law. Some categories of court records are inaccessible to the public, including adoption records, mental illness commitment records, alcohol and drug treatment commitment records, paternity records (except final orders), juvenile records, and financial information. Family law cases and victims' identities are typically sealed by court orders.

Klickitat County Court Records Search

Individuals wishing to perform a general search of Klickitat County court records may use the Washington Courts Online Case Search. Users may search by case number or name and obtain case information on non-restricted court records, not downloads.

Researchers may also get historical and recent court records via the Washington State Archives, including civil, criminal, divorce, and probate records. Searches on the platform typically yield court records such as complaints, orders, judgments, and other filings relevant to a case.
For physical copies, interested parties possessing a party name or case number may contact the Klickitat County Clerk's Office in person to request documents.

Klickitat County Courts

The contact and location details of the courts that make up the Klickitat County court system are as follows:

Klickitat County Superior Court
Klickitat County Courthouse
205 S Columbus Avenue, Room 204, Goldendale, WA 98620
Phone: (509) 773-5744

Klickitat County Superior Court - Juvenile
131 W Court St, MS-CH-16, Goldendale, WA 98620
Phone: (509) 773-3355
Fax: (509) 773-3221

East Klickitat County District Court
Klickitat County Courthouse
205 S Columbus Avenue, MS-CH-11, Goldendale, WA 98620
Phone: (509) 773-4670
Fax: (509) 773-4653

West Klickitat County District Court
501 NE Washington Street, P.O. Box 435, White Salmon, WA 98672
Phone: (509) 493-1190
Fax: (509) 493-4469

Klickitat County Criminal and Civil Records

Individuals seeking Klickitat County criminal and civil court records may access such documents online through the Washington Courts Online Case Search or the Washington State Archives. Searches using case numbers and names on these platforms usually return court case information, such as complaints, orders, judgments, and other filings relevant to a case.

Criminal records include Klickitat County arrest records, case filings, and outcomes, while civil records concern family law, probate, and other civil matters.

Requesters with case information, such as the party name or case number, may visit the Klickitat County Clerk's Office to request actual copies of civil and criminal court documents. Copying criminal and civil court documents costs $5.00 for the first page of each certified document and $1.00 for each additional page. Non-certified copies cost $0.50 per page.

For further information, contact the Klickitat County Clerk's Office at:

205 S Columbus Avenue
Room 204
Goldendale, WA 98620
Phone: (509) 773-5744
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Klickitat County Marriage Records

Record searchers may access marriage certificates from the Klickitat County Auditor's Office for weddings in the county. However, before eligible persons may request a marriage certificate in the county, they must have obtained a marriage license, had a wedding ceremony, and returned the filled-out marriage license to the County Auditor's Office.

The Klickitat County Auditor's Office issues a certified copy of their marriage certificate to the parties upon return of the completed application and payment of the $39.00 fee (cash). Additional copies are available for $3.00 each.

Requesters may also order Klickitat County marriage certificates through the Washington State Archives. The Archives charges $25.00 for a certified copy of the county's marriage certificate, which may be ordered online or in person.

The contact and locational details of the agencies mentioned above are as follows:

Klickitat County Auditor's Office
205 S Columbus Ave
Ste 203, Goldendale, WA 98620
Phone: (509) 773-4001

Washington State Archives
960 Washington St
Cheney, WA 99004
Phone: (509) 235-7500

Klickitat County Divorce Records

Requesters may obtain certified copies of Klickitat County divorce records from the Klickitat County Clerk's Office (1859 to the present), the Washington State Archives (1969 to 2017), and the Washington State Department of Health (January 1, 1968, to four months before the present).

Anyone may request Klickitat County divorce case files through the County Clerk's Office or the Washington State Archives. However, sensitive information may be sealed or require a court order for access.

Klickitat Birth Records

The Klickitat County Health Department issues certified copies of birth certificates (records from July 1, 1907, to the present).

Qualified requesters may obtain such documents by applying to the Health Department. In the written application, they must include the first, middle, and last name of the subject of the records and the birth date, city of birth, and complete names of parents listed on the record. Applicants must also supply a valid ID, provide evidence of a qualifying relationship and the relevant fee ($25.00 per certified copy).

The contact details of the Klickitat County Health Department Offices are as follows:

Goldendale Office
115 W. Court St.
Goldendale, WA 98620
Phone: (509) 773-4565
Fax: (509) 773-5991

Mailing Address:
115 W. Court St.
Box 103
Goldendale, WA 98620

White Salmon Office
501 NE Washington
White Salmon, WA 98672
Phone: (509) 493-1558
Fax: (509) 493-4025

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 159
White Salmon, WA 98672

Klickitat Death Records

Interested parties seeking Klickitat County death certificates may order them online from the Washington State Department of Health's authorized vendor or the Klickitat County Health Department. However, the County Health Department may only issue death certificates if the death was recorded via the Washington Health and Life Event System (WHALES). Applicants may contact the Klickitat County Health Department at the address above for further details on issuing death certificates.

Klickitat County Probate Court Records

Record seekers may request Klickitat County probate court records online through the Washington Courts Online Case Search or the Washington State Archives. These platforms allow users to find public records, including probate records.

The Klickitat County Superior Court and County Clerk's Office maintain the county's probate records. Requesters in possession of a record request and a valid ID may contact them at the following address:

205 S Columbus Ave
Rm 204, Goldendale, WA 98620
Phone: (509) 773-5744

Klickitat County Property Records

Several agencies, including the County Assessor, Treasurer, and Auditor, maintain property records in Klickitat County. Users may access tax and ownership information using the property search tool on the Klickitat County Treasurer's website. The County Assessor's Office offers the public an interactive mapping service that provides parcel data. The County Auditor's Office provides access to recorded land records, including deeds and liens. Requesters may also visit the offices of the respective record custodians to obtain actual copies of public property records.

Klickitat County Court Records Online

The Klickitat County Clerk's website offers online search tools for accessing the county's trial court records. Third-party platforms like Washingtoncourtrecords.us may also provide users with seamless access to the county's court records. These platforms typically offer user-friendly interfaces, allowing users to identify specific cases or individuals quickly. However, these sites function outside the official regulatory authority. Consequently, the data cannot be guaranteed comprehensive, precise, or reliable.