San Juan County, Washington Records

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San Juan County, Washington Courthouse Records
San Juan County, Washington Census Records
San Juan County, Washington Vital Records
San Juan County, Washington Resources
San Juan County, Washington External Links

San Juan County, Washington (Map It) was created on October 31, 1873 from Whatcom County. The county was named for San Juan Island. The county’s most significant historical event was the dispute between Great Britain and the United State over the islands’ sovereignty known as “The Pig War.” The dispute was arbitrated by Germany and settled in favor of the United States.  Today the primary economic pursuits in the county are produce farming and tourism. .

San Juan County is bordered by Whatcom County (northeast), Skagit County (east), Island County (southeast), Jefferson County (south), Clallam County (southwest).

San Juan County Cities and Towns include Friday Harbor..

A Map of San Juan County, Washington contains detailed information about roads and boundaries, these maps may include rural communities, churches, and cemeteries.

San Juan County, Washington Courthouse Records

San Juan County, Washington Courthouse
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San Juan County, WA Courthouse

The San Juan County Courthouse is located in Friday Harbor, Washington. Learn More About State of Washington Court, Tax, Land and Probate Records.

The Clerk's Office DOES NOT DO RESEARCH. Most staff will assist people in finding the materials, but it is up to the individual to do the research. Although originally held in the county seat, many county land, probate, and court records have been transferred to the state archive's regional branches.

The San Juan County record dates below are from the earliest date to present time. They may include records of land, estates, taxes, vital records, divorces, naturalizations, voter registration, court records, and so forth.

  • San Juan County Auditor has Birth and Death Records from 1891 to 1907, Marriage Records from 1874 and Land Records from 1877 . The County Auditor has many responsibilities which include the recording of real property documents such as deeds and other recorded documents, issuing various licenses such as marriage liscense.
  • San Juan County Clerk has Court Records from 1874 and Probate Records from 1889 . The County Clerk is the administrator of the Superior Court Clerk's Office. The Clerk's Office is responsible for keeping the permanent records of all cases filed in Superior Court. The type of cases filed are felony criminal cases, civil lawsuits, petitions for protection from domestic violence, family law matters (dissolutions 3rd Party Custody, parenting plans, modifications) probates, guardianships, Last Will & Testaments, paternities, adoptions and mental commitments. For judicial purposes, many of the Washington counties were attached to other counties.
  • San Juan County Treasurer is the property tax collector for the County. Property Taxes are levied on the property by the various taxing authorities based on the valuation and current property usage as set by the Assessor's Office.
  • The San Juan County Health Department can issue Birth, Marriage and Death certificates while you wait.

San Juan County, Washington Census Records

San Juan County, Washington Vital Records

San Juan County, Washington Resources

San Juan County, Washington External Links

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