Spokane County

Spokane County is located in the eastern portion of Washington State, serving as the economic and cultural hub of the Inland Northwest region. Spokane County seat is Spokane, Washington's second-largest city, situated at 1116 West Broadway Avenue. Spanning approximately 1,781 square miles, Spokane County has a population of over 540,000 residents as of recent estimates. Spokane County was created from Walla Walla County in 1858 and officially organized in 1879. Major landmarks include Riverfront Park in downtown Spokane area, the historic Davenport Hotel, Mount Spokane area State Park, and Spokane County River featuring the iconic Spokane County Falls. Spokane County includes diverse geography from the Columbia Plateau's agricultural lands to the forested slopes of the Selkirk Mountains. What makes Spokane County unique is its position as the primary metropolitan area between Seattle and Minneapolis, its vibrant arts scene, and its role as a regional medical and educational center. Spokane County Recorder's Office is located at 1116 West Broadway Avenue, Room 100, Spokane County, WA 99260. Spokane County Clerk operates from Spokane County Courthouse at 1116 West Broadway Avenue. Spokane County Assessor's Office, responsible for property valuations, maintains offices at 1116 West Broadway Avenue, Room 130. These agencies serve Spokane County's incorporated cities including Spokane, Spokane Valley, Cheney, Liberty Lake, Deer Park, Medical Lake, and Airway Heights, along with numerous unincorporated communities.

The Spokane County Superior Court serves Spokane County and is located at 1116 W Broadway Ave. The court handles civil, criminal, family, and probate cases for the area. Court records and case filings can be requested in person or through the Washington online court portal.

The Spokane County Superior Court, located at 1116 W Broadway Ave, handles a wide range of cases including civil, criminal, family, and probate matters.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Arrest records in Spokane County are public records governed by Washington's Public Records Act (RCW 42.56), and requests can be submitted to the arresting agency or the Sheriff's Office Records Division.
• Written requests should specify the individual's name, date of birth, and approximate date of arrest.
• Mugshots and booking photos are typically available through the online inmate roster maintained by Spokane County Detention Services, showing current arrestees.
• Historical booking photos require a formal public records request submitted to the Sheriff's Office.
• Processing times vary from immediate for online records to several business days for archived materials.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

• Spokane County Clerk maintains court records with fees of $0.50 per page for copies, $5.00 for certified copies, and varying fees for document filing.
• Online access to many court records is free for case searches, though certified documents require in-person or mail requests with appropriate fees.
• Requests for archived or sealed records require written application to the court administrator with justification for access.

• Recording fees include $110 for the first page of most documents and $1 for each additional page, with additional fees for specialized documents.
• Certified copies of recorded documents cost $5.00 for the first page plus $1.00 for each additional page and can be requested in person, by mail, or through the online ordering system.
• Spokane County Treasurer's Office handles property tax collection and can be reached at 509-477-4713 for payment inquiries and tax statement requests.

Vital records for this county include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates issued under state vital statistics law.

• Death certificates are also available through the Spokane area Regional State Vital Records Office at the same fee structure and processing times.
• Marriage licenses in Spokane County are issued by Spokane County Auditor's Office at 1116 West Broadway Avenue (phone: 509-477-2262), with a fee of $64 and no waiting period required.
• Marriage certificates (proof of marriage) cost $15.
• Divorce records, formally called Dissolution of Marriage decrees, are maintained by Spokane County Superior Court Clerk and require a $5 certification fee per copy.
• Online ordering of vital records is available through VitalChek at vitalchek.com for an additional service fee, offering expedited processing and delivery.

Business records, licenses, and permits for this county are processed by the County Clerk and local government offices.

• The Secretary of State's office processes annual reports, business formations, and foreign entity registrations.