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.
- Court cases: 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.
Find the right database below — each covers a different record type.
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.
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.
Property & Tax 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.
Property | GIS
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Spokane County GIS map parcel search, including tax, assessment, appraisal, and sales information.
Vital Records
Deaths | 1888-1907
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Index of deaths recorded with the Spokane County Auditor between 1888 and 1907.
Marriages | 1880-1917
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Spokane County marriages recorded between 1880 and June 1917.
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Business, Voter & Other
Naturalizations
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Spokane County Superior Court records of naturalizations between 1879 and 1909.
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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