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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Kittitas County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Washington state publishers on the review date. 7 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Kittitas County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Kittitas County, Washington — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
48,172
Population
Census estimate
19,250
Households
Census estimate
$66,800
Median income
Annual household
$417,600
Median home value
Census ACS
Ellensburg
County seat
In Washington
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
3 sources
Wants & warrants
2 sources
Property records
6 sources
Vital records
2 sources
Voter records
2 sources
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
2 sources
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Kittitas County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Kittitas County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Washington Courts - Search Case Records Preface The Frontier Justice Records Project is an ... |
| Criminal records | Kittitas County Sex Offenders - Level 3 Kittitas County Sheriff | Jail Roster |
| Wants & warrants | Sheriff | Most Wanted - Kittitas County Kittitas County WA Warrant Search. |
| Property records | Washington State Archives, Digital Archives - Title Info: 19… Current Collections - Washington State Archives, Digital Arc… |
| Vital records | Request for Kittitas County Public Records Kittitas County, Washington Public Records Lookup | Kittitas… |
| Voter records | Kittitas County Auditor | Elections and Voter Registration Kittitas - PRIMARY 2025 Candidate List |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Kittitas County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | Kittitas County, Washington Property Records | KittitasRecor… Washington Recording — SoS |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Kittitas County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Kittitas County Records
2026
Kittitas County official government portal active
The official Kittitas County government website at www.co.kittitas.wa.us continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Kittitas County court records portal verified
State court system links for Kittitas County verified against the Washington judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Kittitas County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Kittitas County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Kittitas County property records online
Kittitas County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Kittitas County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Kittitas County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Kittitas County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Washington statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Washington state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Kittitas County Records
❌ Myth: "Kittitas County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Kittitas County are held by the Washington state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Kittitas County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Kittitas County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Washington state repository has verified, current Kittitas County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Kittitas County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Kittitas County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources (All Verified)
- www.co.kittitas.wa.us — Official Kittitas County government website
- dw.courts.wa.gov — Court records — official source
- digitalarchives.wa.gov — Property records — official source
- kittitasrecords.us — Vital records — official source
- voter.votewa.gov — Voter records — official source
- www.sos.wa.gov — Recorded documents — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Kittitas County & Washington Records
For records not specific to Kittitas County, use Washington's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Washington statewide record systems:
- Washington Court Records →
- Washington Criminal Records →
- Washington Property Records →
- Washington Vital Records →
- Washington Voter Records →
- Washington Wants & Warrants →
- Washington Licenses →
- Washington Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Washington statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
About Kittitas County, Washington
Kittitas County is located in central Washington. The county seat is Ellensburg (official site: https://www.co.kittitas.wa.us/).
- Population: 48,172
- Households: 19,250
- Median household income: $66,800
- Median home value: $417,600
- Below poverty line: 14.5%
- Land area: 2,297.3 sq mi
- Population density: 21.0 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 4
- NCES schools indexed: 20
Washington State Archives, Digital Archives - Title Info: 1910, U.S. Federal Census, Kittitas County, U.S. Census Bureau
Official Free
Washington State Archives, Digital Archives is the first Digital Archives in the nation to Preserve the electronic Records of both State and Local Government.
Current Collections - Washington State Archives, Digital Archives
Official Free
Washington State Archives, Digital Archives is the first Digital Archives in the nation to Preserve the electronic Records of both State and Local Government.
TerraScan TaxSifter - KITTITAS County Washington
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County does not warrant that the service will be uninterrupted or error free. Any information published on this server could contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes may be made periodically to the tax laws, administrative rules, tax releases and similar materials; these changes may or may not be incorporated in any new materials on the web site. Kittitas ...
Kittitas County Information Services | GIS
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COMPAS is directed at property information by providing the user intuitive tools to find a property, identify its owner, access Kittitas County Assessor information, district information, and critical areas such as wetlands, flood zones and snow loads. The new Open Data Portal combines the Maps Portal and Open Data page into a single hub of GIS information.
City Boundaries - Kittitas County GIS - ArcGIS Online
Property & Tax Records
OfficialFree
Interactive Maps
data-kitcogis.opendata.arcgis.com
Personal Property Valuation
Property & Tax Records
OfficialFree
Personal Property Valuation
co.kittitas.wa.us
Washington Courts - Search Case Records
Official Free
Search for a case Search for a person Find My Court Date Use this search to find out when you need to appear in district or municipal court. The search tool returns a case summary and, where applicable, calendar information and a list of case activities (docket) · Case Search Options Use this ...
Preface The Frontier Justice Records Project is an ...
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Therefore, it has no court records relating to the Territorial period . Chelan County was created in 1899 from Okanogan and Kittitas Counties.
Kittitas County Courts | Lower District Court Infractions
Criminal & Court Records
OfficialFree
Courts
co.kittitas.wa.us
Kittitas County Sex Offenders - Level 3
Official Free
Checks or money orders must be made payable to the Lower Kittitas County District Court . The Court accepts payment by cash, check, money order or credit card between 8:30 am – 4:30 pm at the Lower Kittitas District Court, Room 180, Kittitas County Courthouse, 205 W 5th Avenue, Ellensburg, ...
Kittitas County Sheriff | Jail Roster
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Victims and other concerned citizens can register to be notified by phone, email, text message (SMS) or TTY device when an offender's custody status changes. To register regarding the custody of an individaul at the Kittitas County Jail, click on the individual's name in the Jail Roster below.
WATCH Help FAQs - Washington State Patrol
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Please go to "Forms", complete and print the Bank Card Authorization Form and email both the form and Web Search Transcript to watch.help@wsp.wa.gov or Fax to (360) 534-2073 . Requests may take 7-14 business days to complete. If you would like your notary letter mailed by means of special handling ...
Sheriff | Most Wanted - Kittitas County
Official Free
205 W 5th Ave Ellensburg, WA 98926-2887 · Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM
Kittitas County WA Warrant Search.
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The Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office Most Wanted page offers details on individuals with active warrants who are deemed high priority for law enforcement.
Kittitas County Courts | Upper District Court Warrants
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Kittitas County Upper District Court warrant information
Request for Kittitas County Public Records
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205 W 5th Ave Ellensburg, WA 98926-2887 · Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM
View Record - Kittitas County Auditor, Death Records, 1892-1907 - Sam. - Barsa - Washington State Archives, Digital…
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Washington State Archives - Digital Archives · Do you have comments, questions, or transcription errors? Give us Feedback · [Identification of item], Kittitas County Auditor, Death Records, 1891-1907, Washington State Archives, Digital Archives, http://digitalarchives.wa.gov, [date accessed]. Central Regional Archives ·
Kittitas County Auditor | Elections and Voter Registration
Official Free
The Auditor is the ex-officio supervisor of all primary, general and special elections for all state, county, city/town or school, hospital, fire, cemetery, water, sewer, port, park and recreation, and public utility districts. View some voting statistics and facts.
Kittitas - PRIMARY 2025 Candidate List
Official Free
Select the Primary election to see all candidates who filed (select a county to see PCOs) · General Election candidates will display after the Primary is certified
Kittitas County, Washington August 2025 Primary and Special ...
Voter Records
OfficialFree
Elections
co.kittitas.wa.us
Washington Recording — SoS
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Welcome to the Kittitas County web site. Learn more about the services provided to Kittitas County employees and the general public.
Kittitas County Auditor | Recording
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To obtain copies, you may come into the office or you may request, in writing, office personnel search the records for you . Please include an $8.00 search fee if you submit a search request. Copies may be purchased: $1.00 for a regular copy, $3.00 for a certified copy.
Kittitas County
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City limit boundaries for the five incorporated cities within Kittitas County
Request for Kittitas County Public Records
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<strong>205 W 5th Ave Ellensburg, WA 98926-2887</strong> · Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM
Kittitas County Web Site Search
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205 W 5th Ave Ellensburg, WA 98926-2887 · Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Kittitas County?
Kittitas County court cases are searchable through the Washington Courts - Search Case Records portal: https://dw.courts.wa.gov/. Washington also operates a state-level case lookup through the WA Courts system. For federal matters, see PACER.
How long does an arrest stay on my record in Washington if I wasn't convicted?
In Washington, an arrest stays on your record indefinitely unless you petition the court to seal or expunge it, even if charges were dropped or you were found not guilty. Washington's rules for clearing non-conviction records are stricter than for convictions — start with the Washington State Patrol.
Does an arrest show up on a background check before conviction in Washington?
Yes — in Washington, an arrest can appear on a name-based background check from the moment of booking, even before any court ruling. Whether it appears on an employment screening depends on the type of check (name-based vs. fingerprint-based) and how recent the arrest is.
How do I run a Washington background check?
Washington background checks are handled by the Washington State Patrol. Name-based searches are available through the official state portal (per-search fee applies). Fingerprint-based checks — required for licensing, foster care, and many employers — must be submitted through an approved vendor.