Research, Copy and Reproduction Fees
(Authority: WAC 434-690-080)
Basic Access Policy:
There is no charge for the retrieval of public records for research and inspection. However, the King County Archives may charge a fee for research services beyond a minimum of 15 minutes. Research service fees may be waived if the time necessary to do the research is minimal, (less than 15 minutes). 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 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.
The King County Archives provides the following services for reproduction of archival records:
Copies:
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B/W: $0.15 per page |
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Color: $1.00 per page |
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Oversize 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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Digital or flashless cameras are welcome. |
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The KCA staff can also take digital images for you for a fee of $3.00 for each image (includes electronic image or paper print)
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| Off-site copies |
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A minimum $3.00 fee is charged for supplying copies via US Postal Service,
fax or as scanned images via electronic mail. |
Payment can be made in cash or check payable to the King County Archives.
AuthorityWAC 434-690-080 Fees
(1) No fee shall be charged for the inspection of public records
(2) No fees shall be charged for records search and retrieval services
(3) The division may impose a reasonable charge for providing copies of public records, regardless of media, and for the use by any person of division equipment to copy public records. Charges shall not exceed the amount necessary to reimburse the division for its actual costs incident to such copying.
(4) The division may charge a fee for research services prorated on salary benefit and overhead costs with a half-hour minimum.
(5) The division shall charge a fee of five dollars per certificate for issuance of a certificate or certified copies.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.17.250.91-23-024, 434-690-080, files 11/21/91, effective 12/13/91]
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