Whatcom County Public Index (Washington)

Whatcom County Courts act as judicial bodies to resolve legal disputes, including civil and criminal cases in Whatcom County, Washington. They may also provide a searchable public index of Whatcom County court records, including case information, trial outcomes, and any sentences, plea bargains, or settlements. Whatcom County public indexes allow searches by name or business name, by case number, or by court or case type, which can provide information on misdemeanors and felonies, traffic court violations, family court cases, divorce records, and appeal records. Many Courts provide online access to the Whatcom County public index.

Bellingham Municipal Court Bellingham WA 2014 C Street 98225 360-778-8150

Blaine Municipal Court Blaine WA 344 H Street 98230 360-332-8311

Everson Municipal Court Everson WA 111 West Main Street 98247 360-966-3411

Ferndale Municipal Court Ferndale WA 5694 2nd Avenue 98248 360-384-2827

Lynden Municipal Court Lynden WA 300 4th Street 98264 360-354-4270

Sumas Municipal Court Sumas WA 433 Cherry Street 98295 360-988-5711

Whatcom County Court Bellingham WA 311 Grand Avenue 98225 360-676-6770

Whatcom Superior Court Bellingham WA 311 Grand Avenue 98225 360-676-6777

Whatcom County Town and City Halls provide municipal services to their area, which includes keeping a number of documents that are accessible to the public in Whatcom County, Washington. Whatcom County public records, including vital documents, property records, and permit records, may be available through a public index database. Whatcom County public indexes can provide searchable databases for birth certificates, marriage licenses, divorce records, and death certificates, as well as property-related records like property tax assessments, property appraisals, and property owner information. These records can help conduct a Whatcom County background check or locate information about a person or business.

Bellingham City Hall Bellingham WA 210 Lottie Street 98225 360-778-8000

Blaine City Hall Blaine WA 435 Martin Street, Ste 3000 98230 360-332-3930

Everson City Hall Everson WA 111 West Main Street 98247 360-966-3411

Ferndale City Hall Ferndale WA 2095 Main Street 98248 360-384-4302

Lynden City Hall Lynden WA 323 Front Street 98264 360-354-4270

Nooksack City Hall Everson WA 103 West Madison Street 98247 360-966-2531

Sumas City Hall Sumas WA 433 Cherry St 98295 360-988-5711


Whatcom County Archives preserve documents and other records that hold historical significance in Whatcom County, Washington. They may also keep public records such as Whatcom County birth certificates, property sale records, and historical maps. Archives may provide a public index to search for their documents by type, location, name, or business name. These public indexes can also provide information on historic property boundaries, death certificates, and criminal records, making them valuable resources for conducting Whatcom County genealogical research. Archives may provide access to the Whatcom County public index on their website.

Bellingham Northwest Regional Archive Bellingham WA 808 25th Street 98225 360-650-3125


Whatcom County Libraries collect and store documents and multimedia records which they make available to the public in Whatcom County, Washington. A Library, especially a state library or municipal library, may also store public records. Libraries often make these records available through a public index, or a searchable database to locate Whatcom County government agency reports, government publications, vital records, and other public documents. These records can be used to find information on any individual or business, look up government documents, or conduct a background check, and Whatcom County public indexes may be available on the Library website.

Bellingham Public Library Bellingham WA 210 Central Avenue 98225 360-778-7323

Bellingham Public Library Bellingham WA 1117 12th Street 98225 360-778-7188

Whatcom County Library System - Administrative Services Bellingham WA 5205 Northwest Drive 98226 360-305-3600

Whatcom County Library System - Lynden Library Lynden WA 216 4th Street 98264 360-305-3600


Whatcom County Clerk Offices maintain public records for a county or local government, including vital records, property records, and permit records in Whatcom County, Washington. Clerks may provide a public index to search their Whatcom County records, which can provide information on birth certificates, marriage licenses, divorce records, and death certificates. Whatcom County public indexes may also contain property tax assessments, real estate appraisal reports, property owner information, and other records related to property. Whatcom County Clerks may provide online access to their public index, which can be used for many forms of research.

Lynden City Clerk Lynden WA 300 4th Street 98264 360-354-1170

Whatcom County Clerk Bellingham WA 311 Grand Avenue 98225 360-676-6777