| Type of record requested | Select this department in the GovQA Portal | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Control | Community Development | |
| Autopsy Report | *Not available through the GOVQA public records portal* | The records you are requesting are confidential and not covered by the public records request process. More information is available on the Medical Examiners web page link below. You can download the request form to request a copy of the confidential autopsy report if you meet the criteria specified under the statute. Online: https://www.clark.wa.gov/medical-examiner/records |
| Bike & Pedestrian Advisory Committee | Community Planning | |
| Birth Certificates (Years 1890-1907) | *Not available through the GOVQA public records portal* | In Person: Clark County Public Service Center 1300 Franklin St., 2nd floor Joint Floor Lobby Vancouver, WA 98660 Hours M-F 9 am-4 pm By Mail: Mail completed request for Certified copy form with payment (check or money order) and self-addressed stamp to: Clark County Auditors Office Recording Department PO Box 5000 Vancouver, WA 98666 Online: http://www.doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates/ BirthDeathMarriageandDivorce/OrderCertificates |
| Birth Certificates (Years 1907-Present) | *Not available through the GOVQA public records portal* | Washington birth certificates can be ordered by submitting an application/payment in person, online or by mailing it to our office. For detailed information, please visit our website: https://www.clark.wa.gov/public-health/birth-and-deathcertificates If you have further questions, please call 360-397-8092. |
| Building Permits | Community Development | |
| Certified Land Documents (Sept. 1998-Present) | *Not available through the GOVQA public records portal* | In Person: Clark County Public Service Center 1300 Franklin St., 2nd floor Joint Floor Lobby Vancouver, WA 98660 Hours M-F 9 am-4 pm By Mail: Mail completed request for Certified copy form with payment (check or money order) and self-addressed stamp to: Clark County Auditors Office Recording Department PO Box 5000 Vancouver, WA 98666 Online: Recorded documents may be requested online from Washington State Digital Archives. Payment may be by debit or credit card and additional fees apply. |
| Child Support Enforcement Records | *Not available through the GOVQA public records portal* | In Person: Child Support Enforcement Office 800 Franklin Street, Suite 100 Vancouver WA 98660 Hours M-F 8 am-5 pm / Closed Noon-1 pm By Mail: Child Support Enforcement Office 800 Franklin Street, Suite 100 Vancouver WA 98660 |
| Code Enforcement | Community Development | |
| Commission on Aging | Community Planning | |
| Comprehensive Growth | Community Planning | |
| CRESA 911 Records | *Not available through the GOVQA public records portal* | Contact CRESA at: www.cresa911.org |
| Criminal History | *Not available through the GOVQA public records portal* | Contact WSP Corrections at: http://www.wsp.wa.gov/crime/crimhist |
| Criminal Prosecution Files | Prosecuting Office - Criminal | |
| Death Certificate | *Not available through the GOVQA public records portal* | Clark County, WA death certificates (past 10 years – present) can be ordered by submitting an application/payment in person, online or by mailing it to our office. For detailed information, please visit our website: https://www.clark.wa.gov/publichealth/birth-and-death-certificates If you have further questions, please call 360-397-8092. |
| Deeds | *Not available through the GOVQA public records portal* | In Person: Clark County Public Service Center 1300 Franklin St., 2nd floor Joint Floor Lobby Vancouver, WA 98660 Hours M-F 9 am-4 pm By Mail: Mail completed request for Certified copy form with payment (check or money order) and self-addressed stamp to: Clark County Auditors Office Recording Department PO Box 5000 Vancouver, WA 98666 Online: Recorded documents may be requested online from Washington State Digital Archives. Payment may be by debit or credit card and additional fees apply. |
| Delinquent Properties List | Treasurer | This is a list of all parcels with any past due taxes. These parcels are NOT on the current foreclosure list. Note: Requires a signed and notarized affidavit stating the list will not be used for commercial purposes (affidavit will be sent to you in GovQA prior to receiving records) |
| Divorce Decrees | *Not available through the GOVQA public records portal* | Email request to: countyclerk@clark.wa.gov |
| Employee Compensation | Human Resources | |
| Employee Personnel File | Human Resources | |
| Environmental Complaints | Public Works | |
| Felony Supervision | *Not available through the GOVQA public records portal* | By Email: WA State Department of Corrections at DOCPublicDisclosureUnit@doc.wa.gov. Online: www.doc.wa.gov |
| Fire Investigations | Community Development | |
| Foreclosure Properties (Not Yet Sold) List | Treasurer | These are for properties that are scheduled to be auctioned at our annual February tax online sale. This list is made available on the Treasurer’s website beginning in December every year for the following February foreclosure auction. Online: https://www.clark.wa.gov/treasurer/real-propertyauctions |
| Foreclosure Surplus Fund | Treasurer | These are excess tax sale proceeds we are holding in order to disburse them to the owner being foreclosed upon. Note: Requires a signed and notarized affidavit stating the list will not be used for commercial purposes (affidavit will be sent to you in GovQA prior to receiving records) |
| GIS Data & Maps | Community Development | Note: Records such as GIS Data and Maps are accessed through GovQA under the Community Development umbrella. |
| Hazardous Material Spills | *Not available through the GOVQA public records portal* | Online: Department of Ecology www.ecy.wa.gov |
| Hazardous Waste | Public Health | |
| Historic Preservation | Community Planning | |
| Inspection Reports | Public Health | |
| Jail Records | Sheriff’s Office | (Note: under RCW 70.48.100, the records of a person confined in jail are confidential and are only releasable to that person) |
| Juvenile Social File | *Not available through the GOVQA public records portal* | The primary files maintained by the Juvenile Department are the case files of juveniles in the juvenile justice system, known as Social Files. These files are exempt from release under the Public Records Act. However, the Juvenile Court does maintain records that are accessible through the Public Records Act such as records between the Juvenile Court employees and other agencies and individuals that pertain to the practices, policies and daily work of the Juvenile Court. Records not part of a Social file can be requested through a Public Records Request. |
| Land Use & Development | Community Development | |
| Liens | *Not available through the GOVQA public records portal* | In Person: Clark County Public Service Center 1300 Franklin St., 2nd floor Joint Floor Lobby Vancouver, WA 98660 Hours M-F 9 am-4 pm By Mail: Mail completed request for Certified copy form with payment (check or money order) and self-addressed stamp to: Clark County Auditors Office Recording Department PO Box 5000 Vancouver, WA 98666 Online: Recorded documents may be requested online from Washington State Digital Archives. Payment may be by debit or credit card and additional fees apply. |
| Marriage Licenses (1890-Present) | *Not available through the GOVQA public records portal* | In Person: Clark County Public Service Center 1300 Franklin St., 2nd floor Joint Floor Lobby Vancouver, WA 98660 Hours M-F 9 am-4 pm By Mail: Mail completed request for Certified copy form with payment (check or money order) and self-addressed stamp to: Clark County Auditors Office Recording Department PO Box 5000 Vancouver, WA 98666 Online: Recorded documents may be requested online from Washington State Digital Archives. Payment may be by debit or credit card and additional fees apply. |
| Medical Records or Personal Health Information | *Not available through the GOVQA public records portal* | Information on Medical Records or Personal Health Information can be acquired by contacting the Public Health department directly at: 1601 E Fourth Plain Blvd. Bldg 17, 3rd Floor P.O. Box 9825 Vancouver, WA 98661 360-397-8000 Online: https://www.clark.wa.gov/public-health/immunization-andmedical-records Immunization records can be acquired by contacting the Washington State Department of Health at: Washington State Immunization Information System PO Box 47843 Olympia, WA 98504-7843 Phone: 360-236-3595 or 1-866-397-0337 Fax: 360-236-3590 Email: WAIISRecords@doh.wa.gov Website: http://www.doh.wa.gov/ |
| Planning Commission | Community Planning | |
| Police Reports –CCSO (Incident Reports) | Sheriff’s Office | |
| Police Reports – Vancouver | *Not available through the GOVQA public records portal* | Contact VPD at: vpdpdr@cityofvancouver.us |
| Property Assessment/Valuation Data | Assessor | |
| Property Boundary Legal Descriptions | Auditor | Legal descriptions are typically provided on recorded documents |
| Property Ownership Information | Assessor | Historic and current ownership records are available |
| Property Tax Statements | Treasurer | The quickest way to receive a copy of your statement is to go online to our Property Information Center and print one for yourself. All recent tax statements are available via this link. |
| Records Destruction Authorization Forms | Records Management | (And other related records destruction documentation) |
| Records Management Monthly Reports | Records Management | |
| Records Transfer Authorization Forms | Records Management | (Documenting the transfer of county records to the Washington State Archives) |
| Records Transmittal Forms | Records Management | (Documenting the transfer of records from county departments to the Records Center) |
| Septic Systems | Public Health | |
| Solid Waste | Public Health | |
| Storage Tanks | Community Development | |
| Superior Court Case Records | *Not available through the GOVQA public records portal* | Email request to: Countyclerk@clark.wa.gov |
| Sheriff’s Records | Sheriff’s Office | |
| Unclaimed Funds List | Treasurer | This is a list of funds (non-foreclosure) that Clark County owes taxpayers, but we have not received a claim from the taxpayer to disburse the funds. Note: Requires a signed and notarized affidavit stating the list will not be used for commercial purposes (affidavit is available on GOVQA) |
| Washington State Patrol Records/Collision Reports | *Not available through the GOVQA public records portal* | Contact WSP at: www.wsp.wa.gov |
| Well Records | Public Health | |
| Wetlands & Habitat | Community Development | |
| Wills | *Not available through the GOVQA public records portal* | Email request to: Countyclerk@clark.wa.gov |