Access Wenatchee Residents Directory

The Wenatchee Residents Directory helps you find public records tied to people who live or have open cases in Wenatchee, Washington. Use it to search city clerk files, police records, building permits, and council documents. Most general records go through the City Clerk and the city's online public records portal. Police records have a separate path through the Wenatchee Police Department. This page lines up the right link for each type of record so your search lands at the correct office the first time. Wenatchee is the seat of Chelan County and sits at the heart of north central Washington.

How the Wenatchee Residents Directory Works

The City Clerk manages legislative activities prescribed by state law. The Clerk is responsible for managing official city records, receiving claims, and processing public records requests, while also serving as the City Council liaison. Tammy L. McCord is the current City Clerk. Phone is (509) 888-3604. Email is cityclerk@wenatcheewa.gov. The office is at City Hall, 301 Yakima Street, Wenatchee, WA 98801. Mailing address is PO Box 519, Wenatchee, WA 98807.

Under the Washington Public Records Act, RCW 42.56, the city must respond within five business days. The response can be the record itself, a time estimate, a clarification request, or a denial with a statutory citation. RCW 42.56.520 sets that clock. RCW 42.56.070 requires identifiable, non-exempt records to be made available to the public.

Start at the Wenatchee City Clerk page for the online records portal and contact details.

The image below shows the state Odyssey Portal, which is a good tool for court records when you need statewide coverage alongside city records.

The Odyssey Portal covers Superior, District, and Municipal courts for most Washington counties.

Wenatchee Residents Directory General Requests

General public records requests in Wenatchee go through an online portal. Common items include building permits, planning records, contracts, and other city files. You can also submit a request on the city's General Public Records Request form (PDF) by mail or email to the City Clerk at the City Hall address. Do not use the general portal to request police records. Police requests have their own form.

Fees follow Wenatchee City Code 1.99.070. The city may require a deposit not to exceed 10 percent of the estimated fee. Advance payment may be required. The Public Records Officer may waive fees when the total estimated fee is $5.00 or less. Copy rates follow the state default schedule under RCW 42.56.120. The Chief of Police or designee may waive any body-worn camera fee that is $2.00 or less.

Wenatchee Police Records

For police records, complete the Wenatchee Police Department Public Records Request Form (PDF) or the Accident/Collision Report Request Form (PDF). The collision report fee is $10.00. Submit requests to Wenatchee Police Department, Attn: Records, 140 South Mission, P.O. Box 519, Wenatchee, WA 98807-0519. Email is wpdrecords@wenatcheewa.gov. Phone is (509) 888-4200. Fax is (509) 888-4219. The Records Bureau is part of the main police department line.

For statewide conviction records, use the Washington State Patrol WATCH system. WATCH runs name-based searches and returns felony and misdemeanor convictions from Washington courts. It does not cover other states or federal courts. RCW 10.97 limits the release of non-conviction data, so some police records will be redacted or withheld.

See the Wenatchee contact page for the full department phone list, including Community Development at (509) 888-3244, Planning and Zoning at (509) 888-3256, and Code Enforcement at (509) 888-3270.

Note: In an emergency, call 911. For non-emergency dispatch, call Rivercom at (509) 663-9911.

Permits, Code, and Public Works

The Community Development Department handles building permits, sign permits, demolition, plumbing, mechanical work, subdivisions, boundary line adjustments, variance requests, comprehensive plan amendments, re-zones, and annexation petitions. Public Works handles right-of-way permits, land surface modification, utility services, and hydrant permits. Parcel searches and public notices are also online.

See the Online Permit Center for the intake forms, and the Public Works policies page for the general policies that apply to permits and easements.

The city also maintains stormwater records under Wenatchee City Code 4.10, 9.16, and 12.10. Annual reports from 2012 through 2024 are available on request. For more information, contact the city at (509) 888-3235.

Wenatchee Court and Vital Records

Misdemeanor and infraction cases for Wenatchee residents go to the Wenatchee Municipal Court. Felony cases go to Chelan County Superior Court. For statewide case lookups, the Washington Courts Odyssey Portal covers Superior, District, and Municipal courts. Court records are governed by General Rule 31 and GR 31.1, not the Public Records Act.

Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates for events in Wenatchee come from two places. The Washington Department of Health issues certified copies for events from 1968 to present. Older records may sit with the Chelan County Auditor or the Washington State Digital Archives. Only qualified applicants can get certified copies of birth and death records under RCW 70.58A.560. For property records, parcel maps, and recorded deeds, start with the Chelan County Assessor. The Washington Department of Revenue lists every county assessor site. Deeds and liens are filed under RCW 65.04 and RCW 36.18.

Wenatchee Residents Directory Business Lookups

Business filings, registered agents, and UCC records are free at the Washington Secretary of State CCFS. You can search by name, UBI number, or registered agent. Most filings are free PDF downloads. The Secretary of State keeps the official record for every entity doing business in Washington. For the full text of any statute used on this page, go to the Washington State Legislature site. The full Public Records Act is at RCW Chapter 42.56.

Chelan County Residents Directory

Wenatchee sits inside Chelan County. Many records for Wenatchee residents live at the county level. Superior Court cases, recorded deeds, property assessments, and jail roster data all come from the county. For the full list of Washington counties covered in this directory, see the Washington counties page.

Nearby Cities

Other central Washington cities have their own records offices.