King County
Washington — Free Public Records Directory
Birth/Marriage Certificates & Other Vital Docs
The County Auditor records property deeds, mortgages, and liens, and issues marriage licenses. In Washington, the Auditor is the official recorder of real property documents and marriage records.
ⓘ Marriage licenses issued by the County Auditor. Fee required. Birth and death certificates are issued by the Washington State Department of Health.
Deeds & Land Records
Property deeds, mortgages, liens, and other real property documents are recorded with the County Auditor in Washington State.
ⓘ The County Auditor handles both land recording and marriage licenses in Washington State.
Property Assessments
Property valuations and assessment data are maintained by the County Assessor.
ⓘ Free online access to parcel data and property valuations.
Tax Records & Payment History
Property tax bills, payment history, and delinquent tax records maintained by the County Treasurer.
ⓘ Free online lookup.
GIS Maps & Parcel Boundaries
Due to the huge variation of GIS data sites, please visit the county's main website for any GIS or map/parcel lookup.
ⓘ GIS portals vary widely by county — most are accessible directly from the county's official homepage.