Auburn Residents Directory Search
The Auburn Residents Directory is the place to start a public records search for people in the city. Auburn sits in King County and has a small slice in Pierce County. The city clerk is part of the City Attorney's Office. The police department has its own records desk. Court cases run through a deal with King County District Court. This page lays out each office, the right phone number, and the link to the public records portal. Use it to pull the Auburn residents information you need through the city and state tools.
Auburn City Clerk Residents Directory
The Auburn City Clerk's Office is a division of the City Attorney's Office. The clerk keeps a complete record of council work. Staff prepare agendas, minutes, and claims. The office also serves as a passport acceptance site. Learn more at the Legal and City Clerks page. Call 253-931-3039 to reach a clerk.
The clerk holds ordinances, resolutions, and the Auburn City Code. You can view many records online. For files not on the site, file a public records request under RCW 42.56. The city responds through a GovQA portal.
Effective August 1, 2016, a 3% service fee applies to all credit card payments on records requests. That is a small add on, but plan for it when you pay for copies.
The page lists every service from the clerk. It is the main door to most Auburn residents directory searches.
Auburn Public Records Request Portal
The city uses GovQA to track records requests. The tool lets staff merge redactions with a redaction log. It also helps them reply faster. Submit a request at the Public Records Request page. Give as much detail as you can.
The city will reply in five business days. That rule comes from RCW 42.56.520. The reply can be the record, a time estimate, a clarification ask, or a denial. Big jobs may run in installments. Each one has its own fee and deadline. If you miss a 15 day pay window, the request can be closed.
Use the online form for the fastest start. The portal also lets you track the status of your request.
Note: The city charges actual cost for mailing, plus $6 for a flash drive if you want files on hardware.
Auburn Police Residents Lookup
The Auburn Police Department is at 340 East Main Street, Suite 201, Auburn, WA 98002. Call 253-931-3080 to reach staff. For less urgent calls, dial 253-288-2121. For emergencies, dial 911. See the full team and services at the Police page.
Police records can be pulled through a special criminal justice records request. Visit the Criminal Justice Records Request page for the right form. Some data is exempt, like employee home addresses, social security numbers, and dependent names.
The page has a run down of what to share when you need police help for a low risk issue.
The criminal justice page lays out the extra rules for law enforcement records.
Auburn Municipal Court Search
Auburn court work runs through the King County District Court, South Division. The deal is set by an interlocal agreement. The court is at 340 East Main Street, Suite 101, Auburn, WA 98002. Call 206-205-9200 or the toll free line at 1-800-325-6165. Staff are on duty from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Visit the Auburn court page for details.
Court records in Washington fall under General Rule 31, not the Public Records Act. You ask the court clerk for a copy, not the city clerk. For cases in other courts, use the state Odyssey Portal at odysseyportal.courts.wa.gov.
All court facilities are accessible for people using wheelchairs.
Auburn Residents Directory Exemptions
Some files are not open to the public. Under RCW 42.56.240 the city can withhold data like employee home addresses, social security numbers, and medical files. Law enforcement files for active cases can also be held back.
If a list of names is shared, you cannot use it for political or business gain. That rule is in RCW 42.17.130.
State Tools for Auburn Residents Information
Criminal history sits with the Washington State Patrol at watch.wsp.wa.gov. The WATCH tool gives state level convictions for $11.00 per name search. It runs on RCW 10.97, which limits the release of non conviction data.
Vital records sit with the Department of Health at doh.wa.gov. The first copy costs $25. You can also order through VitalChek online. Business records sit with the Secretary of State at ccfs.sos.wa.gov.
The Odyssey Portal at odysseyportal.courts.wa.gov gives free access to many state courts. Old files can sit in the Digital Archives at digitalarchives.wa.gov.
- Base state fees under RCW 42.56.120
- Five day reply rule under RCW 42.56.520
- WATCH background search: $11
- Vital records first copy: $25
King County Residents Directory
Auburn is mostly in King County. For county files, visit the King County Residents Directory. The county holds deeds, superior court cases, and marriage files.