Jefferson County, WA Public Records

Superior Court
PO Box 1220
Port Townsend, WA 98368-0920 http://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/supcour
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM PST
P: 360-385-9360
F: 360-385-5672
Couriers: 1820 Jefferson St
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil, Unlawful Detainer, Family, Probate, Juvenile, Unlawful Detainers
Restricted Records: No sealed, juvenile, adoption, paternity, mental health records released
District Court
PO Box 1220
Port Townsend, WA 98368 http://www.co.jefferson.wa.us
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM PST
P: 360-385-9135
F: 360-385-9367
Couriers: 1820 Jefferson St.
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $100,000, Small Claims, Traffic, Ordinance
Restricted Records: No sealed, juvenile, adoption, paternity, mental health, sex offenders (victims) records released
This court hears gross misdemeanors as well as matters dealing with protection orders and name changes. The Port Townsend Muni court is consolidated here.
Port Townsend Municipal Court (Consolidated, see District Court)
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Ordinances, Traffic
See the District Court in this county, records held there.

Jefferson County, WA Vital Records

Contact the Jefferson County Office of the County Auditor if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Jefferson County
County Auditor
1820 Jefferson St
Port Townsend, WA 98368 https://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/182/Au
8:30AM-4:30PM PST
Phone: 360-385-9116
Fax: 360-385-9228
Recorded Documents

Jefferson County Vital Certificates

If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.

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Jefferson County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 1,814.23 sq mi
Population (2009): 29,676
  • Females: 50.9%
  • White: 92.7%
  • Black/African American: 0.8%
  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 2.9%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 90.3%
Population Change (2000-2009): 3,378
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 4%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 4%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 12.4%
High School Graduates (2000): 91.6%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 28.4%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.21
Housing Units (2000): 14,144
Homeownership Rate (2000): 76.2%
Migration Flow to Jefferson County, WA from (2007-2008):

Jefferson County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $446,221
  • Construction: $44,930
  • Retail Trade: $33,915
  • Professional and Technical Services: $19,145
  • Healthcare: $57,712
  • Banking: $28,012
  • Retail Trade: $33,915
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $22,933
  • Manufacturing: $43,367
  • Farms: $3,592
  • Government: $111,979
Employed (2000): 10,865
Unemployed (2000): 782
Unemployment Rate (2009): 8.5%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $41,546
Local Government Employment (2007): 1,666
Local Government Revenue (2007): $99,851 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $56,868 (thou. dol.)

Jefferson County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 210
  • Per 1,000 population: 7.2
Deaths (2007): 300
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.2
Infant Deaths (2007): 0
  • Per 1,000 population: 0

Jefferson County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 52
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 8
  • Robbery: 0
  • Aggravated Assault: 44
Property Crimes (2008): 809
  • Burglary: 234
  • Larceny-Theft: 556
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 19

Jefferson County Genealogy Records