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Clark County, Washington public records

In Clark County, deeds are recorded by the Clark County Auditor's Office - Recording Department; property values come from the Clark County Assessor; court files are kept by the Clark County Clerk.

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On this page
  1. Where to get each record
  2. Deeds and land records
  3. Property values, owners and tax bills
  4. Court records: which clerk keeps which case
  5. Marriage records
  6. Divorce records
  7. Birth certificates
  8. Death certificates
  9. Probate records and wills
  10. Voter records
  11. Historical records
  12. Good to know about Clark County records
  13. Office addresses, phones and hours
  14. Records that are not online: public records requests
  15. Questions people ask
  16. Official copies vs look-alike sites
  17. Sources

Where to get each record

RecordOfficeSearch onlineFee
Deeds and land recordsClark County Auditor's Office - Recording Department3Search deeds23Free search$1 per page (non-certified)2
Property values and ownersClark County Assessor4Property search5—
Property tax billsClark County Treasurer4——
Court casesClark County Clerk6Clark County Superior Court7
Clark County District Court8		Superior Court Clerk: certified copies $5.00 first page + $1.00 each additional page per document; non-certified $.50 per page mailed or emailed; pre-1996 microfilm may add a $30 search fee7
Marriage recordsClark County Auditor's Office - Recording Department3—Certified $3.00 per copy (1-page document); non-certified $1.009
Divorce recordsClark County Clerk7——
Birth certificatesClark County Public Health, Vital Records10—$38.50 first copy in person; $25.00 each additional; mail orders add $10.00 order fee; VitalChek adds $11.5010
Death certificatesClark County Public Health, Vital Records10—$38.50 first copy; $25.00 each additional10
Probate and willsClark County Clerk - Guardianship, Probate, Trusts and Wills11——

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Clark County are recorded by the Clark County Auditor's Office - Recording Department.3

Online search
e-docs.clark.wa.gov/LandmarkWeb2Free search
Cost
Free3
Who runs it
LandmarkWeb (path name of the county-hosted Recorded Documents site)2
Copy fee
$1 per page (non-certified)2
Certified copy fee
$3 first page, $1 each additional page2
Recording fee
$303.50 first page (basic); $304.50 first page (deed of trust); $1.00 each additional page (effective July 27, 2025)12
How to order
In person (Public Service Center, Mon-Thu 9-4), by mail with the Request for Certified Copy Form, payment and SASE to PO Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666, or online through the Recorded Documents website or Washington State Digital Archives (extra fees)2
Excise
Conveyance documents (deeds, easements, TOD-related death certificates) must be reviewed by the Treasurer for real estate excise tax before recording13
Electronic recording
Simplifile, CSC eRecording Solutions, eRecording Partners Network (submitters charge an extra fee)13
Alerts
Recorded-document Fraud Alert sign-up on the Recorded Documents site3

How deeds work in Washington

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Clark County Assessor sets property values4; the Clark County Treasurer bills and collects the tax4.

Property search
gis.clark.wa.gov/… (Property Information Center)5
Tax bill search
Find your tax statement by property account number on the Treasurer page; Property Information Center for account lookup; pay online at paydici.com/clark-county-wa (linked by Treasurer)14
Open data
Assessment and Taxation Open Data (ArcGIS Hub)5
Appealing a value
Clark County Board of Equalization: file by July 1 of the assessment year or within 60 calendar days of the Notice of Value mailing; free; online portal lf.clark.wa.gov; BOE 564-397-2337, [email protected]; further appeal to the WA State Board of Tax Appeals16
Appeal assessor first
Assessor asks owners to contact an appraiser (564-397-2391) before filing an appeal17

How property tax works in Washington

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
Clark County Superior CourtFelonies, civil over $75,000, adoption, probate, competency, divorce, juvenile; appeals from District Court18Clark County Clerk (Clerk of the Superior Court)odysseyportal.courts.wa.gov/odyportal Statewide Odyssey Portal, linked by the Clerk; (Superior Court name search)7
Clark County District CourtTraffic infractions, criminal traffic, misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors, civil under $100,000, small claims, name changes18—dw.courts.wa.gov WA Courts - Find My Hearing; records requests to [email protected]8
Fees
Superior Court Clerk: certified copies $5.00 first page + $1.00 each additional page per document; non-certified $.50 per page mailed or emailed; pre-1996 microfilm may add a $30 search fee7

Criminal records and background checks

Overview
Clerk's written Clark County criminal conviction search: $5.00 per person, 1979-present, mail-only; $30 research fee may apply before 1979; statewide: WSP WATCH ($10.00)7

How Washington courts keep their files

Marriage records

Clark County Auditor Marriage License Department issues licenses and records certificates of marriage; copies in person, by mail, or online via Recorded Documents site or WA Digital Archives19

Marriage license fee
$172.00 (effective July 27, 2025)19
Copy fee
Certified $3.00 per copy (1-page document); non-certified $1.009
Waiting period
3-day waiting period; license valid 60 days after19

Washington marriage records, statewide

Divorce records

Divorce (dissolution) files and decrees: Clark County Clerk; copy requests via [email protected]20

Washington divorce records: decree or state record

Birth certificates

Clark County Vital Records issues certified birth records for all persons born in Clark County (all years) and all Washington births 1907-present; eligibility restricted to listed relationships since Jan 1, 202110

Fee
$38.50 first copy in person; $25.00 each additional; mail orders add $10.00 order fee; VitalChek adds $11.5010

Ordering a Washington birth certificate

Death certificates

Clark County Vital Records: all Washington deaths 2018-present and Clark County deaths 2002-2017; earlier/other deaths from WA DOH Center for Health Statistics10

Fee
$38.50 first copy; $25.00 each additional10

Ordering a Washington death certificate

Probate records and wills

Probate and guardianship cases are Superior Court records kept by the County Clerk; Clerk runs a will repository ($20.00 per will or codicil)11

Finding a will or probate case in Washington

Voter records

Clark County Auditor's Elections Office maintains voter registration records21

Historical records

Recorded documents and marriage certificates can also be ordered from Washington State Digital Archives (additional fee per certified copy)2

Good to know about Clark County records

  • The Clark County Auditor (not a register of deeds) records deeds and also issues marriage licenses and process server licenses.3
  • Clerk's OnBase imaging gives paid subscribers 24/7 access to public Superior Court file images from 1985 forward; pre-1996 records are on microfilm.7
  • District Court destroys closed criminal, civil and infraction case records after 3 years.8
  • Clark County Public Health Vital Records holds birth records for everyone born in Clark County, all years.10

Office addresses, phones and hours

Clark County Auditor's Office - Recording Department

Address
1300 Franklin St, 2nd Floor, Vancouver, WA 9866022
Mail
PO Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-5000 (Attn: Recording Department)13
Phone
564-397-2208; fax 564-397-213722
Hours
In-person copy services Monday-Thursday, 9:00 am-4:00 pm2

Clark County Assessor

Address
1300 Franklin Street, 2nd Floor, Vancouver, WA 9866023
Mail
P.O. Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-500023
Phone
564-397-2391; fax 564-397-604623

Clark County Treasurer

Address
Joint Lobby, 2nd Floor, Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA 9866014
Hours
Joint Lobby in person Monday-Thursday 9:00 am-4:00 pm; phone and email Monday-Friday 9:00 am-4:30 pm14

Clark County Clerk (Clerk of the Superior Court)

Address
Clark County Courthouse, 1200 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA 98660 (records on the First Floor)7
Mail
Clark County Clerk, PO Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-500024
Phone
564-397-2292; criminal department 564-397-2295; fax 564-397-609924
Hours
Office 9:00 am-4:30 pm, phone 9:00 am-4:00 pm, closed noon-1:00 pm, Monday-Friday20

Clark County Clerk (Superior Court civil, domestic, probate records)

Address
1200 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA 9866025
Mail
PO Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-500024
Hours
File review 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday7

Clark County Clerk - Guardianship, Probate, Trusts and Wills

Address
1200 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA 9866025

Clark County Superior Court - Family Law Annex

Address
601 W Evergreen, Vancouver, WA 98660-303124
Mail
PO Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-500024

Clark County Public Health, Vital Records

Address
1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Bldg. 17, 3rd floor, Suite A327, Vancouver, WA 9866110
Mail
Clark County Vital Records, PO Box 9825, Vancouver, WA 98666-882510
Hours
In person Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8 am-12 pm and 12:30-3:45 pm (closed to in-person service Tuesday); phone 8 am-4 pm Monday-Friday10

Clark County Elections Office (County Auditor)

Address
1408 Franklin St, Vancouver, WA 9866021
Mail
PO Box 8815, Vancouver, WA 9866621

Clark County GIS - Property Information Center

Records that are not online: public records requests

Request page
clark.wa.gov/node/11937 (GovQA portal, clarkcountywa.mycusthelp.com)27
Where to send it
Response within five business days; fees per RCW 42.56.120 (15 cents/page paper copies)27

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

How do I get a copy of a deed in Clark County?

The Clark County Auditor's Office - Recording Department keeps deed records. To order copies: In person (Public Service Center, Mon-Thu 9-4), by mail with the Request for Certified Copy Form, payment and SASE to PO Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666, or online through the Recorded Documents website or Washington State Digital Archives (extra fees). Plain copies: $1 per page (non-certified). Certified copies: $3 first page, $1 each additional page.32

Can I search Clark County land records online for free?

Yes. The official search: e-docs.clark.wa.gov/LandmarkWeb32

How much is a birth certificate in Clark County?

$38.50 first copy in person; $25.00 each additional; mail orders add $10.00 order fee; VitalChek adds $11.50.10

Where do I get a divorce decree in Clark County?

Divorce (dissolution) files and decrees: Clark County Clerk; copy requests via [email protected].20

How much does a marriage license cost in Clark County?

$172.00 (effective July 27, 2025).19

How do I look up who owns a property in Clark County?

Use the property search of the Clark County Assessor: gis.clark.wa.gov/…5

Official copies vs look-alike sites

A certified copy comes only from the office that holds the record; reports and "research copies" sold by commercial sites are not issued by any Clark County office. How to tell an official record source from a paid look-alike.

Other counties in Washington with a full guide: Benton County, Cowlitz County, Franklin County, Grant County, Island County, King County, Kitsap County, Lewis County, Pierce County, Skagit County, Snohomish County, Spokane County, Thurston County, Whatcom County, Yakima County. Every county in the state: Washington county list. Looking for another Clark County? Clark County, Indiana; Clark County, Nevada; Clark County, Ohio.

Sources

Every fact above links to the official page it comes from; all 29 sources were checked on November 4, 2026. Fees and rules change, so check the office's own page before you pay or travel.

  1. Government Units List 2026US Census Bureau
  2. Document RequestClark County Auditor
  3. Recording OverviewClark County Auditor
  4. County assessor and treasurer websitesWashington State Department of Revenue
  5. AssessorClark County Assessor
  6. About The ClerkClark County Clerk
  7. Access to RecordsClark County Clerk
  8. District Court Records RequestsClark County District Court
  9. Copy Request (marriage certificates)Clark County Auditor
  10. Birth and death certificatesClark County Public Health
  11. Guardianship, Probate, Trusts and WillsClark County Clerk
  12. Recording Fee Schedule (effective July 27, 2025)Clark County Auditor
  13. Recording GuideClark County Auditor
  14. TreasurerClark County Treasurer
  15. Clark County homeClark County, Washington
  16. Board of EqualizationClark County Internal Services
  17. Appealing Assessors Office DecisionsClark County Assessor
  18. Courts HomeClark County
  19. Marriage LicenseClark County Auditor
  20. Clerk HomeClark County Clerk
  21. ElectionsClark County Auditor - Elections
  22. Recording ContactsClark County Auditor
  23. Assessor Contact UsClark County Assessor
  24. Court Directory: Clark CountyWashington State Administrative Office of the Courts
  25. Clerk Contact InformationClark County Clerk
  26. Auditor HomeClark County Auditor
  27. Public Records OverviewClark County
  28. Public Records Request Portal (GovQA) - redirect target of clark.wa.gov/node/11937Clark County
  29. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureau