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Adams County Public Records Directory
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About Adams County, Washington
Adams County is governed by a three-member Board of County Commissioners. The commissioners are elected to four-year terms. The county is also served by a Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, Assessor, Auditor, Clerk, Treasurer, and Coroner.
Adams County is located in the southeastern corner of Washington State. The county seat is located in Ritzville. The population of Adams County is 19,890 (as of 2019). The county covers an area of 1,945 square miles. The county was established in 1883.
The primary industries in Adams County are agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. The county is home to the Othello Sandhills, the largest sand dune field in the state. The county is also home to several historic sites, including the Potholes State Park, the Big Bend Railroad Historic District, and the Lind Coulee National Natural Landmark.
Adams County is located in the southeastern corner of Washington State. The county seat is located in Ritzville. The population of Adams County is 19,890 (as of 2019). The county covers an area of 1,945 square miles. The county was established in 1883.
The primary industries in Adams County are agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. The county is home to the Othello Sandhills, the largest sand dune field in the state. The county is also home to several historic sites, including the Potholes State Park, the Big Bend Railroad Historic District, and the Lind Coulee National Natural Landmark.
Adams County Public Records
Adams County Criminal Records
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Adams County Sheriff's Department
Link to the county sheriff's office.
Adams County Death Records
How to order Adams county death records.
Adams County Births
How to order Adams county birth records.
Adams County Directory of Departments
Index of Adams county's services and resources.
Adams County Marriage Licenses
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Adams County Public Records Search
County Auditor recorded information and record access.
Adams County Tax
Property, real estate, corporation and public utility taxes.
Adams County Property Search
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Adams County Schools
Information for students, parents and teachers.
Adams County Voter Registration
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Adams County Booking and Jail Information
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Adams County Courts
Adams County Superior Court is amongst 39 Superior Courts with general jurisdiction across the state of Washington. This court handles criminal felony and misdemeanor cases, civil disputes, divorce filings, juvenile, adoption, probate, guardianships and more. The county clerk issues bench warrants, executions on judgments, abstracts, attachments, garnishments and subpoenas.
Civil Criminal and Juvenile Court Records
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Adams Court Clerk
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Juvenile Court
Juvenile cases and filings.
Adams County District Courts
Court and administration information.
Adams Court Forms
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