Pierce County, WA Public Records

University Place Municipal Court (Contracts with Lakewood Municipal Court)
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Ordinances, Traffic
Consolidated and contracts with Lakewood Municipal Court.
Superior Court
930 Tacoma Ave S, Rm 334
County-City Bldg
Tacoma, WA 98402 http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/index.aspx
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM PST
P: 253-798-3654, 253-798-7455
F: 253-798-3428
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil, Unlawful Detainer, Family, Probate, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No sealed, juvenile, adoption, paternity, mental health, sex offenders (victims) or (sometimes) DUI records released
District Court - Criminal
930 Tacoma Ave S, Rm 239
Tacoma, WA 98402-2175 http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/Directory.
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM PST
P: 253-798-7487
F: 253-798-6310
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor
Restricted Records: No sealed, juvenile, adoption, paternity, mental health, sex offenders (victims) or some DUI records released
The District Court #3 in Eatonville was closed 1/13/03, all open misdemeanors were transferred to this court.
District Court #2 (Closed)
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $100,000, Small Claims
This court - formerly in Gig Harbor - is closed. Case records are housed at the main court in Tacoma.
District Court #3 (Closed)
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $100,000, Small Claims
This court was closed on 01/10/03. All records have been transferred to the Pierce County District Court in Tacoma.
District Court #4 (Closed)
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $100,000, Small Claims
This court was closed on 1/10/03. All records have been transferred to the Pierce County District Court in Tacoma.
District Court - Civil Infractions Division
930 Tacoma Ave S, Rm 239
City County Bldg
Tacoma, WA 98402 http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/101/Distri
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM PST
P: 253-798-7487
F: 253-798-6310
Jurisdiction: Civil Actions under $100,000, Small Claims, Eviction
Restricted Records: No sealed, juvenile, adoption, paternity, mental health, sex offenders (victims) or some DUI records released
DePont Municipal Court housed at this location, separate data searches.
Bonney Lake Municipal Court
9002 Main St E, Ste 100
Justice & Municipal Center
Bonney Lake, WA 98391 http://www.ci.bonney-lake.wa.us/secti
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM (Office closed every 3rd F of Month) PST
P: 253-862-6606
F: 253-862-3053
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Ordinances, Traffic
Index online from JIS-Link; see http://www.courts.wa.gov/jislink/. Search name index back to 1989 & calendars free at https://dw.courts.wa.gov/index.cfm. Eatonville, Sumner and South Prairie Municipal Courts operate thru this location
Buckley Municipal Court
PO Box 1452
Buckley, WA 98321-1452 https://www.cityofbuckley.com/
Hours: 8:30AM-N 1PM-4PM M-TH; closed F PST
P: 360-829-2118
F: 360-234-0994
Couriers: 811 Main St
Buckley, WA 98321
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Ordinances, Traffic
Index online from JIS-Link; see www.courts.wa.gov/jislink/ (also, see state introduction for subscription service.). Also, search name index back to 1989 and calendars free at https://dw.courts.wa.gov/index.cfm.
DuPont Municipal Court (Contracts with District Court)
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Ordinances, Traffic
See Pierce County District Court
Eatonville Municipal Court (Contracts with Bonney Lake Municipal Court
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Ordinances, Traffic
Contracts with Bonney Lake Municipal Court, 9002 Main St E #100, Bonney Lake, WA 98391. 253-862-6606 (voice); 253-862-3053 (fax) for records.
Fife Municipal Court
3737 Pacific Hwy E, Ste 100
Fife, WA 98424-1135 http://cityoffife.org/city-department
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM PST
P: 253-922-6635
F: 253-926-5435
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Ordinances, Traffic
Index online from JIS-Link; see www.courts.wa.gov/jislink/ (also, see state introduction for subscription service.). Also, search name index back to 1989 and calendars free at https://dw.courts.wa.gov/index.cfm.
Fircrest Municipal Court
115 Ramsdell St
City Hall
Fircrest, WA 98466-6912 https://www.cityoffircrest.net/govern
Hours: 8AM-4PM M-F PST
P: 253-564-8922
F: 253-564-3645
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Ordinances, Traffic
Court does not have web address - the site shown is city site. Index online from JIS-Link; see http://www.courts.wa.gov/jislink/. Also, search name index back to 1989 and calendars free at https://dw.courts.wa.gov/index.cfm.
Gig Harbor Municipal Court
3510 Grandview St
Gig Harbor, WA 98335-1214 http://www.cityofgigharbor.net/224/Co
Hours: 8AM-5PM PST
P: 253-851-7808
F: 253-853-5483
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Ordinances, Traffic
Index online from JIS-Link; see http://www.courts.wa.gov/jislink/ (also, see state introduction for subscription service.). Also, search name index back to 1989 and calendars free at https://dw.courts.wa.gov/index.cfm.
Lakewood Municipal Court
6000 Main St SW
Lakewood, WA 98499-5027 https://www.cityoflakewood.us/municip
Hours: 9AM-N 1PM-4PM PST
P: 253-512-2258
F: 253-512-2267
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Ordinances, Traffic
Index online from JIS-Link; see http://www.courts.wa.gov/jislink/ (also, see state introduction for subscription service.). Also, search name index back to 1989 & calendars free at https://dw.courts.wa.gov/index.cfm.
Milton Municipal Court (Contracts with Puyallup Municipal Court)
http://www.cityofpuyallup.org/558/Mun
Hours: 8AM-12: 1PM-5PM PST
P: 253-841-5450
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Ordinances, Traffic
As of 01/01/2013, the Milton Municipal Court is located with the Puyallup Municipal Court, although the two courts remain as separate agencies.
Orting Municipal Court
PO Box 489
Orting, WA 98360-0489 http://cityoforting.org/city-governme
Hours: 9AM-5PM PST
P: 360-893-3160
F: 888-491-2202
Couriers: 401 Washington Ave SW
Orting, WA 98360
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Ordinances, Traffic
Index online from JIS-Link; see www.courts.wa.gov/jislink/ (also, see state introduction for subscription service.). Also, search name index back to 1989 and calendars free at https://dw.courts.wa.gov/index.cfm.
Puyallup Municipal Court
929 E Main, Ste 120
Puyallup, WA 98372-3116 http://www.cityofpuyallup.org/558/Mun
Hours: 8:30AM-N, 1-5PM (window closes at 4:30) PST
P: 253-841-5450
F: 253-770-3365
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Ordinances, Traffic
Index online from JIS-Link; see http://www.courts.wa.gov/jislink/ (also, see state introduction for subscription service.). Also, search name index back to 1989 & calendars free at https://dw.courts.wa.gov/index.cfm.
Puyallup Tribal Court
1451 E 31st St
Tacoma, WA 98404 http://www.puyallup-tribe.com/court/
Hours: 8AM-5PM PST
P: 253-680-5585
F: 253-680-5599
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil
Felony actions are sent to the federal court. The records from this court are not on the JIS state system. The Puyallup Tribal Childres's Court and Court of Appeals, plus the Tribal Court all share the above facility.
Roy Municipal Court
PO Box 700
Roy, WA 98580-0700 https://www.cityofroywa.us/municipal-
Hours: 8:30AM-2PM M,T,W,F; Closed TH PST
P: 253-843-0463
F: 253-843-0279
Couriers: 216 McNaught St
Roy, WA 98580
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Ordinances, Traffic
Index online from JIS-Link; see http://www.courts.wa.gov/jislink/ (also, see state introduction for subscription service.). Also, search name index back to 1989 & calendars free at https://dw.courts.wa.gov/index.cfm.
Ruston Municipal Court
5117 N Winnifred St
City Hall
Ruston, WA 98407-6597 http://www.rustonwa.org/services/cour
Hours: 9AM-3:30PM M-TH; closed F PST
P: 253-759-8545
F: 253-752-3754
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Ordinances, Traffic
Index online from JIS-Link; see www.courts.wa.gov/jislink/ (also, see state introduction for subscription service.). Also, search name index back to 1989 and calendars free at https://dw.courts.wa.gov/index.cfm.
South Prairie Municipal Court (Contracted with Bonney Lake Municipal Court)
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Ordinances, Traffic
This court is operated by the Bonney Lake Municipal Court - see that profile.
Steilacoom Municipal Court
6000 Main St SW
Lakewood, WA 98499-5027 http://www.townofsteilacoom.com/237/M
Hours: 8:30AM-4PM (Counter hrs) PST
P: 253-512-2258
F: 253-512-2267
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Ordinances, Traffic
Index online from JIS-Link; see www.courts.wa.gov/jislink/ (also, see state introduction for subscription service.). Effective 10/1/2013 the Town of Steilacoom contracted with the City of Lakewood to operate this court.
Sumner Municipal Court (Closed)
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Ordinances, Traffic - Contracted with Bonney Lake Municipal Court
This court is operated at the Bonney Lake Municipal Court - see that profile.
Tacoma Municipal Court
930 Tacoma Ave S, Rm 841
County City Building
Tacoma, WA 98402-2181 https://www.cityoftacoma.org/governme
Hours: 8AM-5PM PST
P: 253-591-5357
F: 253-573-2511
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Ordinances, Traffic
Index online from JIS-Link; see http://www.courts.wa.gov/jislink/ (also, see state introduction for subscription service.). Also, search name index back to 1989 and calendars free at https://dw.courts.wa.gov/index.cfm.
Wilkeson Municipal Court
PO Box 89
Wilkeson, WA 98396-9800
Hours: 9AM-4PM 1st & 3rd TH of each month PST
P: 360-829-0171, 360-802-0231
F: 360-829-4292
Couriers: 540 Church St
Wilkeson, WA 98396
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Ordinances, Traffic
Index online from JIS-Link; see www.courts.wa.gov/jislink/ (also, see state introduction for subscription service.). Also, search name index back to 1989 and calendars free at https://dw.courts.wa.gov/index.cfm.

Pierce County, WA Vital Records

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

Pierce County
County Auditor
2401 S 35th St, Rm 200
Recording Division
Tacoma, WA 98409 https://www.co.pierce.wa.us/93/Audito
8:30AM-4:30PM PST
Phone: 253-798-7440
Fax: 253-798-3182
Recorded Documents, Marriage

Pierce 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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Pierce County Information

Located in the west-central region—just south of Seattle—Pierce County, Washington is an area of moderate temperatures, craggy mountains covered with timber, and more than a hundred miles of saltwater coastline. Tacoma is the current county seat, but the original was Steilacoom—chosen because it was the only town in Washington that had its own jail.

Mount Rainier National Park is in Pierce County, bringing with it all the spectacle and majesty of the Cascade Mountain Range. Mount Rainier is one of the most prestigious challenges for climbers. The year-round glaciers and sheer cliffs make the climb one of the most difficult in the United States. For those less adventurous, the lower part of the mountain is excellent for hiking, camping, skiing, and snowshoeing, and it is a destination of choice for amateur and professional photographers alike.

If you're an art lover, be sure to take time for a trip to the Dale Chihuly Glass Exposition in Tacoma. Here you'll find some of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring glass designs in the world. Chihuly is the artist responsible for the 500-foot long colorful, all glass bridge that was opened in 2002 to link downtown Tacoma to the waterfront.

This city is a great place to take in some museums, visit the theater, or tour a picturesque lighthouse. Shopping in the city is also a great way to spend an idle day. The shops and small boutiques along the Puget Sound shoreline are full of unique pieces made by local artists and craftsmen. When you get tired of shopping, enjoy one of the many amazing dining options right on the waterfront. Don't wait a minute longer! Pierce County is happening now.

Pierce County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 1,678.91 sq mi
Population (2009): 796,836
  • Females: 50.2%
  • White: 79.3%
  • Black/African American: 7.5%
  • Asian: 5.9%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 8.3%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 72.6%
Population Change (2000-2009): 96,017
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 8.1%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 11.8%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 11.3%
High School Graduates (2000): 86.9%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 20.6%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.6
Housing Units (2000): 277,060
Homeownership Rate (2000): 63.5%
Migration Flow to Pierce County, WA from (2007-2008):

Pierce County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $19,088,364
  • Construction: $1,855,700
  • Retail Trade: $1,290,863
  • Professional and Technical Services: $797,295
  • Healthcare: $2,256,588
  • Banking: $928,877
  • Retail Trade: $1,290,863
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $461,440
  • Manufacturing: $1,454,633
  • Farms: $37,323
  • Government: $6,169,875
Employed (2000): 314,158
Unemployed (2000): 21,672
Unemployment Rate (2009): 9.2%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $37,446
Local Government Employment (2007): 33,409
Local Government Revenue (2007): $2,159,813 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $2,275,065 (thou. dol.)

Pierce County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 11,399
  • Per 1,000 population: 14.7
Deaths (2007): 5,632
  • Per 1,000 population: 7.3
Infant Deaths (2007): 73
  • Per 1,000 population: 6.4

Pierce County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 4,189
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 33
  • Forcible rape: 357
  • Robbery: 1,105
  • Aggravated Assault: 2,694
Property Crimes (2008): 35,129
  • Burglary: 7,208
  • Larceny-Theft: 22,502
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 5,419

Pierce County Genealogy Records