Research, Copy and Reproduction Fees Basic Access Policy:There is no charge for the retrieval of public records for research and inspection. Staff of the King County Archives can only spend a limited amount of time on research (less than 30 minutes) per each request. Research is defined as the collection, assembly or extraction of data or information from records, or the analysis of information to provide a report. The ability of the Archives to provide research services may be limited, depending on staffing levels and workload. In such cases, patrons may be referred to an independent researcher for assistance. The King County Archives endorses no particular researcher or company. Below are some links that you can use to help locate a records retrieval specialist: The division charges a reasonable fee for making copies of public records, regardless of media. The charges reflect the amount necessary to reimburse the Archives for the actual costs of equipment and supplies incident to such copying. For oversize copies, the King County Archives can provide you with an estimate of costs before an order is placed. Archivists will determine whether the original records may be copied due to age and fragility. You can also review the King County Archives standard procedures for viewing our records.
Copies by mail:Please fill out our Copy Request Form (PDF, 433KB) and mail with exact payment (see below) by check or money order only if you know how many pages the record is. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Copy fees:
Marriage certificates |
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$3.00 per copy |
| Non-certified |
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$1.00 per copy |
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Recorded documents (including deeds, mortgages, short plats, easements, liens, power of attorneys, lis pendens) |
| Non-certified copy |
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$1.00 per page |
| Certified copy |
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$3.00 for first page, $1.00 for each additional page |
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Non-recorded documents |
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| Standard copies (up to 11x17) |
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| B/W |
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$0.15 |
| Color |
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$1.00 |
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Postage/delivery fee |
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| Recorded documents |
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No charge, included in the price of copies. |
| Non-recorded documents |
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Minimum $1.00 fee is charged for supplying copies via US Postal Service, fax or as scanned images via electronic mail - ($1.00 fee includes the first 3 copies and postage) |
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Other copies |
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Oversize (more than 11x17) copies and photograph reproductions |
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Cost of service. Arrangements made with an outside vendor |
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| Digital camera images |
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| Using personal digital or flashless camera |
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No charge |
| Using KCA camera and taken by KCA staff (includes electronic image or paper print) |
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$3.00 per image |
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| Payment in the form of a personal check, cashiers check, money order, or cash (in-person only) are acceptable. The check should be made payable to: King County Treasury. Please include a return address on all correspondence.
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