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Find An Offender Statewide

Washington State Department of Corrections Mailing Address: Post Office Box 41100, Mail Stop 41100 Olympia, Washington 98504-1100 Physical Address: 7345 Linderson Way SW Tumwater, WA 98501-6504

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City of University Place

Directory of University Place city records and information 3715 Bridgeport Way West, Suite B-1 University Place, WA 9846

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University Place City Clerk

Essential records, disclosure requests and electronic records access 3715 Bridgeport Way West University Place WA 98466

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University Place Police Department

Law enforcement services and crime prevention 3631 Drexler Drive West University Place WA 98466 Phone: (253) 798-3205

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County
Pierce County
County seat
Tacoma
Population
34,696
Pierce County population
921,130
Local records
City of University Place
ZIP codes
98466, 98467, 98464

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The Pierce County Auditor's Office, Elections Division handles all election administration for University Place voters from its office at 2501 South 35th Street, Suite C, Tacoma, WA 98409 (phone: 253-798-VOTE or 253-798-8683, website: www.piercecountywa.gov/elections).

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How do I register to vote in University Place, Washington?

To register to vote in University Place, Washington, residents can register online through the Washington Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at the Pierce County elections office. Washington requires voters to be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and residents of the state. The registration deadline is typically 30 days before an election. Voters can verify their registration status and find polling locations through the Washington Secretary of State's voter lookup tool. For local municipal elections in University Place, contact the Pierce County Clerk's office for schedules and ballot information.

How do I look up property records in University Place, Washington?

Property records for University Place, Washington are maintained by the Pierce County Assessor's Office and the Pierce County Auditor. The Assessor's Office is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all taxable property within Pierce County, including parcels in University Place. Records available include property ownership, assessed values, legal descriptions, parcel maps, and tax history. The Pierce County Auditor maintains recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements. Many Washington counties provide online property record searches through their county websites. The Pierce County Treasurer handles property tax payments and tax sale information.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in University Place, Washington?

Birth, death, and marriage records for University Place, Washington residents are available through both county and state offices. The Washington State Department of Health, Center for Health Statistics, located in Olympia, maintains statewide vital records and can issue certified copies of birth and death certificates for events occurring anywhere in Washington. Orders can be placed online, by mail, or in person. Locally, the Pierce County Clerk's office issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for Pierce County. Birth and death certificates may also be available through local vital records offices. Requestors typically need to provide valid photo identification and proof of their relationship to the person named on the record. Processing times and fees vary by office and record type.

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