Pierce County, WA Public Records
Pierce County has an estimated population of 941,170 (2024) across 1,668 square miles of land. In Washington, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the County Auditor or county recording office. Court cases are handled by the Washington Courts; use the official links below to find the courthouse and clerk for Pierce County.
📍 Pierce County at a Glance
| Population (2024 est.) | 941,170 Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Land area | 1,668 sq mi Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Largest community | TacomaPopulation 228,202 (2024 est.) |
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Pierce County, WA
Criminal case records for Pierce County are kept by the Washington Courts. Misdemeanors and arraignments are generally handled by the local trial court, and felonies by the Superior Court. Many court records are public and can be viewed or copied at the clerk's office.
⚖️ Where to get criminal records for Pierce County
| State court system | Washington Courts |
🔍 Background Check in Pierce County, WA
A people search for Pierce County pulls together public records such as court cases, property records and address history. It is for personal use only: under the FCRA it may not be used to screen tenants, employees, or for credit or insurance decisions. The official record sources for Pierce County are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Pierce County
| Sex offender registry | Washington Sex Offender Information (WASPC) Source: waspc.org ↗ |
| State court system | Washington Courts |
📋 Arrest Records in Pierce County, WA
Arrest and booking records for Pierce County are created by the arresting agency — usually the local police department or the Washington State Police. Once someone is charged, the case becomes a court record at the court that handles criminal cases for the area.
📋 Where to get arrest records for Pierce County
| State court system | Washington Courts |
🏛️ Court Records in Pierce County, WA
Court records for Pierce County include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Pierce County, with addresses from the official Washington Courts directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Pierce County
| State court system | Washington Courts |
🏠 Property Records in Pierce County, WA
In Washington, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the County Auditor or county recording office. Property tax assessments are kept by the local assessor's office at the town or city hall.
🏠 Where to get property records for Pierce County
| Land records | In Washington, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the County Auditor or county recording office. |
📜 Vital Records in Pierce County, WA
Certified birth and death certificates for Washington are issued by the state vital records office; in many areas a county or local office can also issue copies, so check with the county first. Statewide records can also be ordered from the Washington State Department of Health – Vital Records.
📜 Where to get vital records for Pierce County
| State vital records office | Washington State Department of Health – Vital Records Source: doh.wa.gov ↗ |
🔒 Sex Offender Registry in Pierce County, WA
The official sex offender registry for Pierce County is maintained by the state. Search it directly — it is free and updated by law enforcement. Registry information may not be used to threaten, intimidate or harass anyone.
🔒 Where to get sex offender registry for Pierce County
| Official registry | Washington Sex Offender Information (WASPC) Source: waspc.org ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Pierce County, WA
Divorce cases in Washington are heard by the Superior Court in each county. The full divorce case file is kept by that court; a divorce certificate (a short summary record) can be requested from the Washington State Department of Health – Vital Records.
📄 Where to get divorce records for Pierce County
| Divorce court | Divorce cases in Washington are heard by the Superior Court in each county. |
| State vital records office | Washington State Department of Health – Vital Records Source: doh.wa.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Washington Courts |
Largest Communities in Pierce County
Tacoma (228,202), Lakewood (62,709), Puyallup (42,552), University Place (35,160), Bonney Lake (22,145), Edgewood (13,496), Gig Harbor (12,643), Fife (11,077), Sumner (10,885), DuPont (9,823), Auburn (9,700), Orting (8,911) 2024 population estimates, U.S. Census Bureau.