Moses Lake Residents Directory
The Moses Lake Residents Directory pulls together the public records that point to people who live and work in Moses Lake, Washington. You can search city clerk files, police reports, court dockets, and Grant County land rolls to find names, addresses, case info, and other resident records. Use this guide to look up a neighbor, a past tenant, or a business contact. The Moses Lake Residents Directory is built from open public records held by the city and county, and each source has its own request form, fee, and wait time. Start with the city, then move to the county if you need more.
Moses Lake Residents Directory Sources
Moses Lake sits in Grant County, and most resident records live with two offices: the City of Moses Lake and Grant County. The city clerk is the Public Records Officer for the City of Moses Lake, and the Grant County recorder and assessor hold deeds, parcels, and tax rolls that show who owns what. Together they form the core of the Moses Lake Residents Directory. You can file a request online, by mail, or in person. There is no fee to inspect records on site.
The city pulls its authority from the Washington Public Records Act, RCW 42.56, which says agencies must make records open unless a statute lets them hold them back. Under RCW 42.56.520 the city has five business days to respond. That first response can be the record, a link, a time estimate, or a clear denial. Grant County follows the same rule.
Before you start, know the full name and, if you can, a date or case number. A request for "all emails" will get denied as too broad. A request for "the Moses Lake Police incident report for case 24ML0456" will move fast. You can see how the city handles these at the City of Moses Lake Public Records Request page, which walks you through the online portal and the fee sheet.
The portal lets you upload ID, pay deposits, and track your request. The city can ask for a 10 percent deposit before it starts pulling files.
City Clerk and Moses Lake Residents Directory
The City Clerk's Office is the front door for most city records. Staff keep council minutes, ordinances, contracts, claims for damages, and the Moses Lake Municipal Code. The clerk is also the registered agent for the city and the liaison to Grant County Elections. When you search the Moses Lake Residents Directory for a council vote, a permit, or a past claim, the clerk is who you call first.
You can read more about the office at the City of Moses Lake City Clerk page, which lists staff contacts and office hours. The page also explains how the clerk works with the state Public Disclosure Commission and the county auditor on election matters.
If you need body-cam video, know that Moses Lake charges $0.75 per minute for redaction work, which can add up fast on a long clip.
Court Records in the Moses Lake Residents Directory
Moses Lake Municipal Court is now a department of the Grant County District Court. In January 2022 the city signed an interlocal deal and the county took over citation processing. The municipal court still handles non-traffic infractions and city code cases, but traffic tickets, misdemeanors, and felony first appearances go through the county. You can find the setup on the City of Moses Lake Municipal Court page.
For a full case file, use the Washington Courts portal. The statewide Odyssey Portal covers many district and superior courts and lets you search by name or case number. Court records follow GR 31 and GR 31.1, not the Public Records Act.
Note: Non-conviction data is restricted under RCW 10.97, so some criminal history will not show up on a basic name search.
Grant County Public Records
Grant County maintains the deeper layer of the Moses Lake Residents Directory. The county Public Records Officer serves as the central contact. Per RCW 42.56.080, a request must be for identifiable records. A good sample the county gives: "Requesting a copy of the Grant County Sheriff's Office police report for case number 24GS01234." That is the format that works.
See the Grant County Public Records page for the full policy and fee resolution.
Grant County Resolution 23-103-CC sets the fee sheet. Most rates mirror the state default under RCW 42.56.120, which is 15 cents per printed page.
Property and Parcel Lookup
The Grant County Assessor sets fair market value on every parcel and keeps the ownership and legal description of each property. The office tracks about 61,570 parcels. It does not bill or collect taxes. The treasurer does that. You can look up an owner, a parcel number, or an address and pull up the current tax roll.
The assessor's office is at 35 C Street NW, Courthouse Annex, Room 107, Ephrata, WA 98823. Phone (509) 754-2013. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 to 5. Start your search at the Grant County Assessor page.
A parcel search ties a name to a street. That is the backbone of any people search built on the Moses Lake Residents Directory.
State Tools for the Moses Lake Residents Directory
Some resident data sits at the state level. The Washington State Patrol WATCH service gives name-based criminal conviction checks for $11.00. The Washington Department of Health Vital Records office issues certified birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates. The Secretary of State Corporations and Charities Filing System shows business ownership. The Washington State Digital Archives preserves older records. All four help fill gaps in the Moses Lake Residents Directory.
Browse Grant County and Nearby
Moses Lake is the biggest city in Grant County. For county-level resident records across Washington, see the full county list. You can also jump to other cities on the cities page.