Skagit County Court Records

Skagit County court records are official documents or files created, prepared, or maintained by a court concerning a judicial proceeding. These records typically include court orders, case filings, evidence, indexes, calendars, dockets, decrees, litigant information, minute entries, subpoenas, and judgments on cases adjudicated in Skagit County. Court records exist in different formats, including paper, audio, and video.

Access to Skagit County court records helps promote transparency, facilitates accountability, and is a reference point in the state justice system. Individuals who access Skagit County court records will find information on the parties involved, case descriptions, and a record of actions taken during the proceedings.

Are Court Records Public in Skagit County?

Yes. Under the Washington Public Records Act, Skagit County court records are considered public files, open and accessible to the public. Therefore, individuals can request these records from the custodian court or court clerk in Skagit County to either check or obtain copies of case files, including criminal, civil, and probate cases adjudicated in the county.

Although Skagit County court records are generally deemed open, some restrictions exist. Federal or state laws, court orders, court rules, or case law may restrict access to certain court records.

Per the Washington Courts' Access to Court Records Brochure and General Rule 31.1 of the Washington State Court Rules, the following are examples of court records that may be redacted, restricted, or exempt from public access:

• Adoption records
• Mental illness commitment records
• Alcohol and drug treatment commitment records
• Paternity records (except final orders)
• Juvenile non-offender records
• Case records sealed by court orders
• Information protected by attorney-client privilege
• Personal identifying information (such as a person's home address, Social Security numbers, and driver’s license numbers).

Skagit County Court Records Search

Interested persons can search Skagit County court records online and offline. Each county court has designated record custodians tasked with maintaining and disseminating public court records. To obtain court records offline, requesters can send mail or email requests to the relevant record custodian or contact them by phone. They can also get copies of court records by visiting designated record custodian offices in Skagit County. Some record custodians maintain online portals for court records searches within the county. Requesters can also complete Skagit County court record searches using the Washington State Courts, Washington State Archives, or third-party websites.

Skagit County Court Records Search by Name

Individuals interested in searching Skagit County court records by name can do so in person or online. To successfully find a court record by name, searchers must supply the names of the parties involved in the case, such as the defendant or plaintiff in civil cases or the defendant in criminal cases.

For in-person searches, name-based queries can be made at the Skagit County Superior Court Clerk's office or the Skagit County District Court Clerk's office, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Skagit County Superior Court Clerk
205 West Kincaid Street
Room 103
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Phone: (360) 416-1800

Skagit County District Court Clerk
Larry E. Moller Public Safety Building
600 South 3rd Street
P.O. Box 340
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Phone: (360) 416-1250
Fax: (360) 416-1251

For online searches, individuals should use the Washington Courts' Odyssey Portal to find Skagit County court records by the first and last names of the parties involved in the case. The Odyssey Portal only allows individuals to view or look up case files or documents online.

Individuals seeking to obtain copies of these records must visit the respective clerk's offices. Regular copies cost 50 cents per page, while certified copies cost $5 for the first page and $1 for each additional page (at the Superior Court Clerk's Office).

Skagit County Courts

The Skagit County courts system is made up of a Superior court, a juvenile court, a district court, and municipal courts. The list below outlines the different Skagit County, Washington courts and their contact addresses:

Skagit County Superior Court
205 West Kincaid Street
Room 103
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Phone: (360) 416-1800

Skagit County Juvenile Court
611 South 2nd Street
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Phone: (360) 416-1230
Fax: (360) 416-1240

Skagit County District Court
Larry E. Moller Public Safety Building
600 South 3rd Street
P.O. Box 340
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Phone: (360) 416-1250
Fax: (360) 416-1251
Email: districtcourt@co.skagit.wa.us

Anacortes Municipal Court
1218 24th Street
Anacortes, WA 98221
Phone: (360) 293-1913
Fax: (360) 293-4224

Burlington Municipal Court
311 Cedar Street
Suite A
Burlington, WA 98233
Phone: (360) 755-0492
Fax: (360) 755-2391

Mount Vernon Municipal Court
1805 Continental Place
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Phone: (360) 336-6205
Fax: (360) 336-6254

Sedro-Woolley Municipal Court
Sedro-Woolley City Hall
325 Metcalf Street
Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284
Phone: (360) 855-0366
Fax: (360) 855-1526

Skagit County Superior Court Records

Superior Court records in Skagit County refer to documents, filings, and other materials relating to legal proceedings in the court. They include records of civil cases, felony cases, divorce cases, and other matters adjudicated by the court. In Skagit County, Supreme Court records are maintained by the County Clerk and are available online on the Clerk’s portal.

To use these online resources, requesters must provide information about the case record, such as the parties’ names, index numbers, and parties’ roles. In addition to online access, interested persons can request Skagit County Superior Court records in person or via mail, Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.:

Skagit County Clerk
205 West Kincaid, Room 103
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Phone: (360) 416-1800
Email: supcrtclerk@co.skagit.wa.us

Skagit County Criminal Records

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) maintains the criminal history records of Washington residents, including those in Skagit County. Under the Washington Public Records Act, these records—which include information on arrests, prosecutions, and incarcerations from law enforcement agencies and courts in Skagit County—are open and accessible to the public upon request. Individuals who wish to access Skagit County criminal records should direct their requests to the Washington State Patrol (WSP). Requests to the WSP may be submitted online, by mail, or in person.

Requesters can use the Washington Access to Criminal History (WATCH) portal to access criminal background records online. WATCH provides instant background checks for $11, payable by credit or debit card. Pre-established billed or non-profit accounts are also accepted.

To obtain Skagit County criminal records by mail from the WSP, submit a completed Request for Conviction Criminal History Form, along with the applicable processing fee, to the Identification and Background Check Section at the following address:

Washington State Patrol
Identification and Background Check Section
P.O. Box 42633
Olympia, WA 98504-2633.

For in-person Skagit County criminal history records, submit a completed Conviction Criminal History Form in person at:

Washington State Patrol
Helen Sommers Building
106 11th Avenue Southwest
Olympia, WA 98501.

Skagit County Criminal Court Case Lookup

The Skagit County Superior Court Clerk is the custodian of case records for criminal cases adjudicated in the Superior Court. To look up or obtain copies of these records, individuals should submit their requests to the clerk's office by email, phone, or in person at:

Skagit County Superior Court Clerk
205 West Kincaid Street
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Phone: (360) 416-1800

Note: Public access to Skagit County arrest records may vary depending on local laws.

Get Skagit County Civil Court Records

Skagit County Civil court records are official files or documents for non-criminal cases such as contract disputes, property disagreements, personal injury claims, divorce, family law matters, and small claims cases adjudicated in Skagit County Superior Court and District Court. These records typically contain court orders and judgments, pleadings, motions, names of parties involved, evidence, and transcripts.

The Skagit County Superior Court Clerk is responsible for records of civil cases adjudicated in the Superior Court. In contrast, the clerk of the Skagit County District Court is the custodian of records of civil matters handled in the District Court. Interested persons can obtain copies of these records by requesting them from the appropriate custodians.

To access or obtain files or records of civil cases heard in the Skagit County Superior Court, interested individuals should direct their request by email (supcrtclerk@co.skagit.wa.us), Phone: ((360) 416-1800) or in-person to the superior court clerk's office.

Skagit County Superior Court Clerk
205 West Kincaid Street
Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Alternatively, they may use the Washington Courts' Odyssey Portal to find and view case files or documents of civil matters adjudicated in the county superior court. Conversely, to access or obtain copies of civil case records from the county district court, requesters may need to fill out the district court records request form and submit it via email, fax, in person, or mail to the county district court.

Skagit County District Court
Larry E. Moller Public Safety Building
600 South 3rd Street
P.O. Box 340
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Phone: (360) 416-1250
Fax: (360) 416-1251
Email: districtcourt@co.skagit.wa.us

Skagit County Family Court Records

Skagit County family court records include official documents and files related to divorce, child custody and support, paternity, and adoption cases. Family law cases are adjudicated in the Skagit County Superior Court. The clerk of the superior court is the custodian of these records, which, upon request, may be made available to requesting parties if not restricted. Generally, adoption case records, domestic violence case records, and any family case record involving a juvenile are sequestered from public disclosure.

Interested individuals should contact the superior court clerk with their requests to obtain or look up these records. This can be done by email, phone, or in person. In-person requests should be made at the address below:

Skagit County Superior Court Clerk
205 West Kincaid Street
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
supcrtclerk@co.skagit.wa.us

Alternatively, individuals may use the Washington Courts' Odyssey Portal to search online for county superior court family law case records. This free service offers convenient access to search for and view court records online.

Skagit County Marriage and Divorce Records

Divorce records document the legal separation of two married people, while marriage records document the legal union of two people. Skagit County Divorce records are part of court records created by the county clerk or superior Court Clerk where the case was handled.

In Skagit County, marriage records are available through the Washington State Department of Health. The public is free to request marriage certificates by sending a request with details about the spouses’ names, the marriage date, and the county where the license was issued. The DOH's Vital Records Office grants access to online, mail, telephone, and in-person requests. To send mail requests, interested parties should complete a Marriage Certificate Order Form and send it to:

Department of Health
Center for Health Statistics
P.O. Box 9709
Olympia, WA 98507

Skagit Birth and Death Records

In Skagit County, entitled seekers can acquire Birth records by contacting the local health department. Birth certificates or records provide details about an individual’s birth.

Skagit County death records reveal the death date, death place, location, and other information pertaining to deceased persons in the county. In most cases, these records are produced by the local health department. A death certificate can only be acquired by persons who provide identification documents to prove a qualifying relationship to the deceased.

The Skagit County Public Health Department is able to provide certified death certificates for births and deaths that occurred in Skagit County between January 1, 2011, till date. To request these records, eligible requestors should complete the Skagit County Death Certificate Order Form or the Skagit County Birth Certificate Order Form and send them to:

Skagit County Public Health
Attn: Vital Records
700 South 2nd Street
Suite 301
Mount Vernon, WA 98273

The application must be forwarded with the payment fee ($25.00/copy), acceptable proof of identity, photo ID, and signature.

Skagit County Probate Court Records

Probate court records in Skagit County contain legal matters involving estate administration of decedents, will disputes, conservatorships, and guardianships. The Superior Court Clerk maintains probate records in the county. Anyone can view Skagit County probate records via the Odyssey Portal by providing party names or file numbers on the portal. They can also request probate court records by submitting mail request forms to the Superior Court Clerk at:

Skagit County Superior Court Clerk
205 West Kincaid Street
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
supcrtclerk@co.skagit.wa.us

Skagit County Property Records

Skagit County property records refer to public documents showing deeds, liens, title interests, and real estate transactions in the county. These records are used to obtain mortgages or protect real estate from false claims. The Skagit County Auditor's Office creates and stores property records in the county. Members of the public can search Skagit County property records online or contact the county's auditor at:

Skagit County Auditor’s Office - Recording Division
2nd Floor, Administration Building,
700 S 2nd Street,
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Phone: (360) 416-1704
Fax: (360) 416-1698
screcording@co.skagit.wa.us

Skagit County Court Records Online

Generally, in addition to official government databases, individuals can access Skagit County court records through third-party aggregate websites. These third-party websites, like Washingtoncourtrecords.us, collect information from various sources, including courthouses, and compile it for easy access by interested parties. They provide the public with an intuitive way to search and access court records from many jurisdictions online. However, records obtained from third-party websites may be partial or outdated. Therefore, users of these sites should verify the information they get with data from official sources.