Yakima County

Yakima County is located in south-central Washington State, covering approximately 4,296 square miles of diverse terrain ranging from the fertile Yakima Valley to the rugged peaks of the Cascade Range. Yakima County seat is Yakima County, the state's ninth-largest city with a county population of approximately 250,000 residents as of recent census estimates. Established in 1865 as Ferguson County and renamed Yakima County in 1866, Yakima County is renowned as one of the nation's most productive agricultural regions, particularly for apple, cherry, pear, and hop production. The Yakima area River flows through the valley, providing irrigation that transforms the semi-arid scene into verdant farmland. Major landmarks include Mount Adams, Yakima Valley AVA wine region with over 120 wineries, and portions of the Wenatchee National Forest. Yakima County is home to the Yakama Nation, whose reservation includes a significant portion of Yakima County's southern region. Public records are maintained by several offices: Yakima County Recorder's Office at 128 N 2nd Street, Yakima County, WA 98901, handles property and land records; Yakima County Clerk at Yakima County Courthouse, 128 N 2nd Street, maintains court records and marriage licenses; and Yakima County Assessor at the same address administers property assessments and tax information. Yakima County's economy is dominated by agriculture, food processing, healthcare, and an emerging wine tourism industry, making it a unique blend of rural productivity and urban development in Washington State.

• Yakima County's economy is dominated by agriculture, food processing, healthcare, and an emerging wine tourism industry, making it a unique blend of rural productivity and urban development in Washington State.

The Yakima County Superior Court serves Yakima County and is located at 128 North 2nd Street. The court handles civil, criminal, family, and probate cases for the region. Court records and case filings can be requested in person or through the Washington online court portal.

The Yakima County Superior Court, located at 128 North 2nd Street, handles a range of cases, including civil, criminal, family, and probate matters. The Yakima County Superior Court also processes requests for court records, case filings, and legal documents under Washington public records law.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Mugshots and booking photos are generally available through the online jail roster or by submitting a public records request to the appropriate law enforcement agency.
• Fees may apply for copies of records beyond basic booking information.
• Washington law requires agencies to provide the fullest assistance to requesters and to provide records in electronic format when available.

Jail & Inmate Records

• The bond and bail process follows Washington state guidelines, allowing for the release of inmates pending trial under certain conditions.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

• Fees for certified copies are typically $5 for the first page and $1 for each additional page, though fees may vary by document type.

• Recording fees are established by state statute and include $162 for the first page of most real estate documents and $1 for each additional page.
• Certified copies of recorded documents can be obtained from the Recorder's Office for $3 per page.

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 Auditor's Office for deaths occurring in Yakima County, with the same fee structure.
• Marriage licenses are issued by Yakima County Auditor's Office with a fee of $68.25, and certified copies of marriage certificates cost $25.

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

• This database provides entity status, registered agent information, formation dates, and annual report filing status.