What are Snohomish County Arrest Records?
Snohomish County arrest records are official documents that give information about apprehensions, arrest warrants, and summary reports about arrested persons within Snohomish County. The Snohomish County Sheriff's Office maintains the county’s arrest records and interested individuals can obtain arrest records from the Sheriff’s Office at:
Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office
515 Main Street
Sultan, WA 98294
Phone: (425) 388-3393
How Do I Get Snohomish County Police Reports?
In accordance with the state’s Public Records Act, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office makes traffic collision reports and other non-confidential police records available upon request. Use the Public Request Portal to submit a request for these records. The Sheriff’s Office also accepts email requests sent to unit.scsopublicdisclosure@snoco.org. Send a fax request to (425) 388-3939.
Requesters may also visit the Sheriff’s Office in Everett or one of its precincts. The Sheriff’s Office is located at 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, MS 606, 4th Floor Courthouse, Everett, WA. Mail requests should go to this address.
The Sheriff’s Office charges 15 cents per page for copies of records requested. The fee for scanned copies is 10 cents per page while there is a charge of 5 cents for every four electronic files uploaded via email or cloud storage or transferred to CD, DVD, or flash drive. The Sheriff charges $1.50 for a physical CD, $1.60 for a DVD, and $7 for a flash drive. The fees do not include postage charges for physical records. Cash, check, and money order are acceptable forms of payment. Snohomish County Sheriff waives charges if the total fee for obtaining a record is less than $1.
Crime Statistics
Snohomish County recorded 968 violent crimes and 16,463 property crimes in 2015, the most recent year with a complete set of crime statistics. These figures represent a 3.1% increase in violent crimes and a 0.7% drop in property crime over the last five years. Violent crime incidents in the county in 2015 include 9 murders, 108 rapes, 551 aggravated assaults, and 300 robberies. In the same period, Snohomish County also recorded 2,409 burglaries, 12,090 larcenies, 1,964 vehicle thefts, and 69 arsons.
Compared to 2011 crime data, murder (12.5%), aggravated assault (4.4%), larceny (1%), and vehicle theft (15.9%) rates went up in Snohomish County. The five-year crime trend also reveals lower incidences of rape (12.9%), robbery (7.9%), burglary (17.5%), and arson (28.1%).
What are Snohomish County Criminal Records?
Snohomish County criminal records are official documents that contain detailed information about the criminal activities of individuals within the county. The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is the central body that administers the issuance of criminal records in the state. It carries out name-based and fingerprint background checks for all the counties in the state.
How Do I Get Snohomish County Criminal Records?
Interested persons can request Snohomish County criminal history records online, by mail or in person. To make an online request, use the Washington Access to Criminal History (WATCH) portal. It charges $11 for each record check. The accepted forms of payment are credit and debit card. The results provided by an online search results are not verified. It can be verified by placing the right thumbprint of the subject of the report on the lower right-hand corner of the report. Submit the report and a letter explaining the verification request to:
Washington State Patrol
Identification and Background Check Section
P.O. Box 42633
Olympia, WA 98504-2633
Verification requests are free. The requester may also request notarized letters through the WATCH portal. A notarized letter costs $10.
To make a mail request for Snohomish County criminal history record, complete the Request for Conviction Criminal History Form. Send the completed form by mail to:
Washington State Patrol
Identification and Background Check Section
P.O. Box 42633
Olympia, WA 98504-2633
The accepted forms of payment for mail services are check, money order, or a Bank Card Authorization Form (for Visa, Mastercard, and American Express credit/debit cards). A name-based background check costs $32. To conduct a fingerprint check, send the completed Conviction Criminal History Form with payment and a fingerprint card rolled with a full set of fingerprints to the postal address above. The fingerprint-based search costs $58.
To make an in-person request for Snohomish County criminal history record, complete the Conviction Criminal History Form at the Washington State Patrol office located at:
Washington State Patrol, Identification and Background Check Section
106 11th Avenue
SouthWest Suite 1300
Olympia, WA 98501
In-person requests require the same payment as mail requests. A notarized letter is available for all requests for an additional cost of $10.
How to Find Snohomish County Sex Offender Information?
In accordance with the Washington State Community Protection Act of 1990, the Sheriff’s Office is responsible for registering and tracking sex offenders living in Snohomish County. It contributes this information to a statewide registry and also makes them available to the public. To find registered sex offenders residing and working in Snohomish County, visit the County Sheriff’s OffenderWatch page. The Offender Search portal allows anyone to search the sex offender database by name, city, and zip code. It also provides information about non-compliant offenders.
How do I Visit an Inmate in Snohomish County Jail?
Inmate visitation at the Snohomish County Main Jail is from Monday to Saturday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Contact the jail facility to schedule inmate visitation or obtain information about it.
Snohomish County Main Jail
3025 Oakes Avenue
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 388-3395
Mailing Address:
3000 Rockefeller Avenue, M/S 509
Everett, WA 98201
Where and How to Find Snohomish County Inmate Information?
The Snohomish County Sheriff is the official in charge of maintaining all jail records for the county. Since most inmate records are not public records, the Sheriff’s Office only provides these confidential information directly to inmates and third-party requesters with court orders. To obtain Snohomish County Inmate Records, complete the Authorization for Release of Inmate Records and send it to:
Snohomish County Corrections
Attn: Records Requests
3000 Rockefeller Ave., M/S 509
Everett, WA 98201
The Sheriff’s Office also accepts email and fax requests. Email the completed form to scr-recordsrequests@snoco.org or fax it to (425) 339-2244. There is a different release form for inmates’ medical records. Print and fill out the Authorization for Use and Disclosure of Health Care Information form and send it to:
Snohomish County Corrections
Attn: Medical Records Requests
3000 Rockefeller Ave., M/S 509
Everett, WA 98201
Alternatively, send an electronic copy of the completed form to scr-recordsrequests@snoco.org or fax it to (425) 339-5326. The Sheriff’s Office charges 15 cents per page for documents that are longer than 10 pages. The fee for each color booking photo is 25 cents while the charge for a CD with electronic files is $1.50. Include postage for paper and CD copies. Accepted forms of payment include cash, cashier’s check, and money order. Make cashier’s checks and money orders payable to Snohomish County Corrections.
While most inmate records are not publicly available, looking up an inmate is possible using online inmate rosters and registers. Consult the Jail Register on the County Sheriff’s website to search for inmates incarcerated in the Snohomish County Jail as well as Lynnwood Municipal Jail and Marysville Municipal Jail.
What are Snohomish County Court Records?
Snohomish County Court Records are public documents and records that are accessible to residents of the county. Snohomish County District Court Records are available upon request by mail and in person. For an in-person request, visit any of these four locations of District Court:
Cascade Division (North County)
415 East Burke Avenue
Arlington, WA 98223
Everett Division (Central County)
3000 Rockefeller Avenue, M/S 508
Everett, WA 98201
Evergreen Division (East County)
14414 179th Avenue SouthEast
Monroe, WA 98272
South Division (South County)
20520 68th Avenue West
Lynnwood, WA 98036
All four locations are open to the public from Monday to Friday between 8:15 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. For mail, email, and fax requests, start by downloading and completing the Request for Court Records form. Email it to Public Disclosure at pubdisclosure@snooco.org or fax it to (425) 388-3411 x6999. When making a request by mail, send the completed form to:
Snohomish County District Court
Public Relations Officer
Shawnee Schaeffer
20520 68th Avenue West
Lynnwood, WA 98036
The District Court charges 50 cents per page for non-certified copies of court records. For certified copies of a court record, there is a $5 for the first page and $1 per page for the rest of the document.
The Snohomish County Superior Court Clerk is the official responsible for maintaining the records of the Snohomish County Superior Court. The Clerk provides online access to the court’s electronic records on the Washington State Digital Archives. Available records include documents for civil, adult criminal, domestic, and probate/guardianship cases. Requesters need to provide case numbers to find the right records in the Archives. They can find these numbers using the Washington Courts – Records Search portal.
There is a $1 access fee when obtaining records through the Digital Archives. Non-certified copies attract an additional 50 cents per page charge. For certified copies, requesters have to pay $5 for the first page and then $1 for each additional page plus $5 per 50 pages for mailing. The location and contact information of the Snohomish County Superior Court Clerk is below:
Snohomish County Superior Court Clerk’s Office
3000 Rockefeller Avenue, M/S 605
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 388-3795
(425) 388-3230
contact.clerk@co.snohomish.wa.us
Location of all Courts in Snohomish County
Snohomish County courts include one Superior Court (with a Juvenile Division), four District Courts, seven Municipal Courts, and 12 Traffic Violations Bureau. Below are the locations and contact information of these Snohomish County courts:
Snohomish County Superior Courts
Snohomish County Superior Court
Snohomish County Courthouse
3000 Rockefeller Avenue
M/S 605, Everett, WA 98201
Phone: (425) 388-3421
Fax: (425) 388-3498
Snohomish County Superior Court - Juvenile
Denney Juvenile Justice Center
2801 10th Street
Everett, WA 98201
Phone: (425) 388-7800
Fax: (425) 388-7882
Snohomish County District Courts
Snohomish County District Court - Cascade Division
415 East Burke Avenue
Arlington, WA 98223
Phone: (425) 435-7700
Fax: (360) 435-7701
Snohomish County District Court - Everett Division
Snohomish County Courthouse
3000 Rockefeller Avenue
M/S 508, Everett, WA 98201
Phone: (425) 388-3331
Fax: (425) 388-3565
Snohomish County District Court - Evergreen Division
14414 179th Avenue SouthEast
Monroe, WA 98272
Phone: (425) 805-6776
Fax: (360) 805-6755
Snohomish County District Court - South Division
20520 68th Avenue West
Lynnwood, WA 98036
Phone: (425) 744-6800
Fax: (425) 744-6820
Snohomish County Municipal Courts
Arlington Municipal Court
1015 State Avenue
Marysville, WA 98270
Phone: (360) 363-8050
Fax: (360) 657-2960
Edmonds Municipal Court
250 5th Avenue North
Edmonds, WA 98020
Phone: (425) 771-0210
Fax: (425) 771-0269
Everett Municipal Court
3028 Wetmore Avenue
Everett, WA 98201
Phone: (866) 420-7961
Fax: (425) 257-8678
Lake Stevens Municipal Court
1015 State Avenue
Marysville, WA 98270
Phone: (360) 363-8050
Fax: (360) 657-2960
Lynnwood Municipal Court
19321 44th Avenue West
Lynnwood, WA 98036
Phone: (425) 670-5100
Fax: (425) 774-7039
Marysville Municipal Court
1015 State Avenue
Marysville, WA 98270
Phone: (360) 363-8050
Fax: (360) 657-2960
Monroe Municipal Court
806 West Main Street
Monroe, WA 98272
Phone: (360) 863-4548
Fax: (360) 794-4007
Snohomish County Traffic Violations Bureaus
Brier Traffic Violations Bureau
2901 228th Street SouthWest
Brier, WA 98036
Phone: (425) 775-5452
Fax: (425) 672-9025
Darrington Traffic Violations Bureau
60 Emens Avenue
P.O. Box 397
Darrington, WA 98241
Phone: (360) 436-1131
Gold Bar Violations Bureau
107 5th Street
Gold Bar, WA 98251
Phone: (360) 793-1101
Fax: (360) 793-2282
Granite Falls Traffic Violations Bureau
206 South Granite Avenue
Granite Falls, WA 98252
Phone: (360) 691-6441
Fax: (360) 691-6734
Lake Stevens Traffic Violations Bureau
1812 Main Street
P.O. Box 257
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
Phone: (425) 334-1012
Fax: (425) 334-0835
Mill Creek Traffic Violations Bureau
15728 Main Street
Mill Creek, WA 98012
Phone: (425) 337-1115
Fax: (425) 745-4680
Mountlake Terrace Violations Bureau
5906 232nd Street SouthWest
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Phone: (425) 670-8260
Mukilteo Traffic Violations Bureau
Mukilteo Police Department
10500 47th Place West
Mukilteo, WA 98275
Phone: (425) 263-8100
Snohomish Traffic Violations Bureau
230 Maple Avenue
Snohomish, WA 98290
Phone: (360) 568-0888
Stanwood Traffic Violations Bureau
10220 270th Street NorthWest
Stanwood, WA 98292
Phone: (360) 629-2181
Fax: (360) 629-3009
Sultan Violations Bureau
515 Main Street
P.O. Box 1650
Sultan, WA 98294
Phone: (360) 793-1051
Woodway Traffic Violations Bureau
23920 113th Place West
Woodway, WA 98020
Phone: (206) 542-4443
Fax: (206) 546-9453
What are Snohomish County Vital Records?
Snohomish County vital records are official documents that show that certain vital events happened within the county. Snohomish County vital records include marriage, divorce, birth, death, and other related documents. The Snohomish County Superior Court Clerk maintains divorce records, while the Snohomish County Auditor issues copies of marriage records. The Snohomish County Health District maintains the birth and death records of the county. The Washington State Department of Health maintains divorce, marriage, birth, and death records in the state.
Where and How to Get Snohomish County Divorce Records?
The Snohomish County Superior Court Clerk keeps divorce records in the county. Persons interested in getting certified copies of divorce records in Snohomish County should query the Superior Court Clerk’s Office at:
Snohomish County Superior Court Clerk’s Office
3000 Rockefeller Avenue, M/S 605
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 388-3795
(425) 388-3230
contact.clerk@co.snohomish.wa.us
The Washington State Department of Health has the state’s divorce records from 1 January 1968 to date in its custody. To get a divorce record, complete the Marriage/Divorce Certificate Mail Order Form. Enclose a copy of a valid ID and payment. Submit them with the completed form by mail to:
Department of Health
P.O. Box 9709
Olympia, WA 98507-9709
Processing time: 6 to 8 weeks
They can also be presented at the Department of Health’s Office in person at:
Washington State Department of Health
Center for Health Statistics
Town Center 1
101 Israel Road South East
Tumwater, WA 98501
(360) 236-4300
Monday - Friday; between 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Each certified copy of a divorce record costs $20. Acceptable payment methods for mail orders are checks or money orders.
Where and How to Get Snohomish County Marriage Records?
The Snohomish County Auditor’s Office issues certified copies of marriage records. The office is on the first floor of the Robert J. Drewel Building and opens from Monday to Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The County Auditor also accepts mail requests sent to:
Snohomish County Auditor’s Office
3000 Rockefeller Avenue, M/S 204
Everett, WA 98201
The County Auditor charges $3 for each certified copy of a marriage license. There is an additional charge of $8 for searching marriage records made before 1976. Mail requests should include 50 cents for postage and handling. Fees are payable by check made out to Snohomish County Auditor.
The State Department of Health processes requests of eligible individuals for marriage records. It has records of marriages that were performed in the state from 1968 to date. A request for marriage can be made in person or via mail. To submit mail requests, fill out the Marriage/Divorce Certificate Mail Order Form. The filled-out form, accompanied by evidence of payment and a copy of a valid ID should be sent by mail to:
Department of Health
P.O. Box 9709
Olympia, WA 98507-9709
Processing time: 6 to 8 weeks
Or submitted in person to:
Washington State Department of Health
Center for Health Statistics
Town Center 1
101 Israel Road South East
Tumwater, WA 98501
(360) 236-4300
Monday - Friday; between 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
A copy of a marriage record costs $20, and it is payable in cash, checks, and credit cards.
Where and How to Get Snohomish County Birth Records?
The Vital Records Office of the Snohomish County Health District issues birth records for the county. To obtain birth records, visit the Vital Records Office located at 3020 Rucker Avenue, Suite 104, Everett, WA. The office opens between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday.
To request for these vital records by mail, complete the Birth Certificate Order Form. Mail the completed form with payment and a valid ID to:
Vital Records Office
3020 Rucker Avenue
Suite 104
Everett, WA 98201
The Vital Records Office accepts cash, check, and debit/credit cards for in-person requests. Only check and money orders are accepted for mail requests. Make these payable to Snohomish Health District. The fee for each birth record is $20. The Health District also charges $8 for records searched for but not found.
Records of births registered in Washington from 1907 to date are kept by the Department of Health. Interested persons can submit in-person or mail requests to get birth records. For in-person requests, fill out the Birth/Death Certificate Counter Order Form. Submit it to the Washington State Department of Health at:
Town Center 1
101 Israel Road South East
Tumwater, WA 98501
(360) 236-4300
Monday - Friday; between 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
To make mail requests, send the filled-out form with a copy of a valid ID and payment to:
Department of Health
P.O. Box 9709
Olympia, WA 98507-9709
Processing time: 6 to 8 weeks
A certified copy of a birth record costs $20, and it is payable in cash, checks, and credit cards.
Where and How to Get Snohomish County Death Records?
The Vital Records Office of the Snohomish County Health District processes requests for death records in the county. A death record can be requested in person or by mail. In-person requests are made at the Vital Records Office. It is located at 3020 Rucker Avenue, Suite 104, Everett, WA. The Vital Records Office opens from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday.
Make mail requests by filling out the Death Certificate Order Form. Enclose payment and a valid ID with the form and mail it to:
Vital Records Office
3020 Rucker Avenue
Suite 104
Everett, WA 98201
Accepted payment for in-person requests are cash, check, and debit/credit cards. For mail requests, it is check and money orders are accepted for mail requests. Make these payable to Snohomish Health District. The cost of a death record is $20. The Health District also charges $8 for records searched for but not found.
The State Department of Health also processes requests for death records registered in the state from 1907 to date. An applicant can submit in-person or mail applications for death records by completing the Birth/Death Certificate Counter Order Form. Attach a copy of a valid ID and payment and mail it to:
Department of Health
P.O. Box 9709
Olympia, WA 98507-9709
Processing time: 6 to 8 weeks
Alternatively, they can be submitted in person to the Washington State Department of Health at:
Town Center 1
101 Israel Road South East
Tumwater, WA 98501
(360) 236-4300
Monday - Friday; between 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
A certified copy of a death record costs $20, and it is payable in cash, checks, and credit cards.
In addition to government agencies, county public records may also be obtained from third-party websites. These non-government platforms come with intuitive tools that allow for expansive searches. Record seekers may either opt to use these tools to search for a specific record or multiple records. Users are able to search third-party websites remotely for multiple records at a time with just the name of the record subject and their last known location, including the city, county, or state. Third-party sites are not sponsored by government agencies. Because of this, record availability and results may vary.
Are Property Records Open to the Public in Snohomish County?
Snohomish County property records are open to the public per the Washington State Public Records Act (PRA). Interested individuals can request, inspect, or copy property records at the official custodian office.
Where and How to Find Property Records in Snohomish County?
The Snohomish County Assessor’s Office is responsible for assessing all real property in the county and establishing value for sale and taxation purposes. It provides the public with access to property records like:
- Maps
- Property assessed value history
- Property characteristics
- Property sales
- Residential mass appraisal reports
Interested individuals can obtain Snohomish County property records by visiting the Assessor’s Office’s front counter, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Snohomish County Assessor
3000 Rockefeller Avenue,
Everett, WA 98201
Phone: (425) 388-3433
How to Look Up Snohomish County Property Records?
The Snohomish County Assessor’s Office provides the public with access to property records through its Online Property Search Page. Interested persons can search for property details using a parcel number (seven digits for personal property or fourteen digits for real property) or a street address. Individuals can also find property information using an Interactive Map. Anyone requiring physical copies of Snohomish County Property Records may contact the Assessor’s Office, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Snohomish County Assessor
3000 Rockefeller Avenue,
Everett, WA 98201
Phone: (425) 388-3433
Location of Snohomish County Property Assessors
Snohomish County Assessor
3000 Rockefeller Avenue,
Everett, WA 98201
Phone: (425) 388-3433
