How to Search Spokane County, Washington Records (Start Here)
Spokane County, Washington — Washington uses Superior Court for major cases and District Court for misdemeanors/small claims. Statewide case search at dw.courts.wa.gov.
- dw.courts.wa.gov — Washington Courts search engine covers municipal, district, superior, and appellate courts statewide.
- Property: County Assessor for values. County Auditor or Recorder for recorded documents.
- Jail: County Sheriff or local police for current inmates.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records
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Court records and case calendars for Spokane County Superior Court, District Court, and Airway Heights, Cheney, Deer Park, and Medical Lake Municipal Courts.
Court Records | Frontier Justice
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Digital Archives of Spokane County Frontier Justice court cases heard in Washington Territory between 1853 and 1889.
Jail & Inmate Records
Inmates
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Spokane County Detention Center inmate roster, recent arrests, and recent releases.
Most Wanted
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Sheriff's Office of Spokane County most wanted fugitives.
Property & Tax Records
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Property | GIS
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Spokane County GIS map parcel search, including tax, assessment, appraisal, and sales information.
Recorded Documents
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Spokane County Auditor's Office recorded documents, land records, and plats.
Property | Tax Payments
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Spokane County Treasurer's Office information on how to pay your property taxes, including and online option.
Vital Records
Marriages | 1880-1917
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Spokane County marriages recorded between 1880 and June 1917.
Births | 1890-1907
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Births recorded with the Spokane County Auditor between 1890 and 1907.
Marriages | State Records
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Washington Secretary of State Archives records of Spokane marriage applications, certificates, and licenses since 1880.
Deaths | 1888-1907
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Index of deaths recorded with the Spokane County Auditor between 1888 and 1907.
Business, Voter & Other
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Naturalizations
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Spokane County Superior Court records of naturalizations between 1879 and 1909.
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World War I Soldiers
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Washington State Archives index of Spokane County World War I soldiers.
Census | 1910
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Index of Spokane County 1910 Federal census records.
Maps
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Spokane County boundary, land use / zoning, road, environmental, critical area, cemetery, fire and school district, open space, building inspector, water district, and recreational marijuana maps.
Agendas & Minutes
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Spokane County Agenda Center records of county board and commission meeting agendas and minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Spokane County? ▼
Go to the County Clerk for court records in Spokane County. For online case lookups, use WA Courts — it covers Washington Superior Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Spokane County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Auditor. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the County Treasurer.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Spokane County? ▼
Washington handles vital records at the state level through Washington DOH Center for Health Statistics. Marriage licenses are issued locally by the County Auditor in Spokane County.
Are Spokane County records available online? ▼
Yes — Spokane County has good online coverage. This page lists 8 searchable databases covering court records, property records, vital records, and business filings. Each links directly to an official government portal.
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