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Order copies of King County recorded documents.
King County Archives holds historical recorded documents dated from 1852 to July 31, 1991. We cannot fill requests for documents that were recorded after July 31, 1991. Those are available through the King County Recorder's Office.
QUESTIONS?
Please call (206) 263-2480 or send us an email.
RECORDED PROPERTY DOCUMENTS
Link to this online form to request copies of recorded property documents, such as deeds, easements, short plats, and surveys dated before August 1, 1991.
MILITARY DISCHARGE (DD-214) DOCUMENTS
Link to this online form to request copies of recorded military discharge documents dated before August 1, 1991.
Need a copy of your marriage certificate?
For marriage certificates dated after 1989, order a copy directly from the King County Recorder's Office (external link).
For marriage certificates dated before 1989, order directly from the Washington State Digital Archives (external link).
MARRIAGE APPLICATIONS
Link to this online form to request copies of marriage applications dated 1989 to 2013 that were filed in King County. Marriage applications dated after 2013 are available through the King County Recorder's Office.
QUESTIONS?
Please call (206) 263-2480 or send us an email.
WHERE ARE PRE-1989 APPLICATIONS?
Prior to 1989, marriage applications were not considered archival records according to the Washington State Records Retention Schedule and were not retained. Please call the Archives at 206-263-2480 or send us an email if you need a letter stating that information.
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For information about our open business hours, please go to our Visit the Archives page.