SeaTac Court Records Search
SeaTac court records come from two main sources: SeaTac Municipal Court and King County District Court West Division. If you need to find a case, look up a hearing date, or request copies of court documents for a case in SeaTac, the process depends on what type of case it is and which court handled it. SeaTac Municipal Court covers local infractions, traffic violations, and misdemeanor offenses. This page covers how to search SeaTac court records, how to request documents, and what each court handles.
SeaTac Overview
SeaTac Municipal Court Records
SeaTac Municipal Court is a court of limited jurisdiction. The judge is authorized under the Revised Code of Washington to hear civil infractions, traffic infractions, criminal misdemeanor charges, and gross misdemeanor violations that occur within SeaTac city limits. Court hearings are open to the public, but you should contact the court before visiting to confirm court is in session. All people who enter the courthouse must pass through security screening.
The SeaTac Municipal Court is reached through the city's main website at seatacwa.gov. The court provides online court recordings and has a process for requesting court records. Case records, dockets, calendars, and orders are public records governed by General Rule 31 (GR 31). Administrative records are handled under GR 31.1, which requires a separate written request.
SeaTac Municipal Court does not accept cash. If you need to pay a fine or fee, you have several options. You can pay online at seatactix.com, call 877-793-8935 to pay by phone, send a check or money order by mail payable to SeaTac Municipal Court, or pay in person at the clerk window. The court also offers a Public Defender application online for eligible defendants. Jury duty instructions and questionnaires are available on the court's website as well.
Note: Contact the court before any in-person visit to verify operating hours and whether court is in session that day.
Language Access at SeaTac Municipal Court
SeaTac Municipal Court provides interpreter services for people who do not speak English or are hearing impaired. These services are available at no cost to the individual. If you need an interpreter for your hearing, you should request one before your court date. The court provides language access services as required by law. Contact the court in advance to arrange for an interpreter so there is no delay on your court date.
The court also handles speed measuring device certifications for traffic cases. Local court rules and administrative orders are posted on the court's website. If you need to review those rules before your court date, visit seatacwa.gov/government/municipal-court to find the current local court rules and any administrative orders in effect.
King County District Court West Division for SeaTac
For cases that fall outside SeaTac Municipal Court's jurisdiction, King County District Court West Division in Burien serves the SeaTac area. The Burien Courthouse is located at 601 SW 149th Street, Burien, WA 98166. Phone is 206-205-9200. This court handles misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, traffic infractions, civil cases up to $100,000, and small claims up to $10,000 for cases that are not within the Seattle Municipal Court or SeaTac Municipal Court jurisdiction.
SeaTac is a participating city in the King County Unified Payment (UP) Program. If you have fines across multiple King County courts, the UP Program can combine them into a single payment plan. Payment plans start as low as $25 per month. There is a $7 monthly service fee and a $35 non-refundable application fee.
Public access terminals are available at King County courthouse locations for free electronic record searches. If you cannot visit in person, you can use the Washington Courts statewide search tools to look up basic case information without a login.
How to Search SeaTac Court Cases
The Washington State Courts Name and Case Search at courts.wa.gov is a free tool that covers municipal and district court cases filed in SeaTac. You can search by person name, case number, or advanced filters. Data is updated every 24 hours at 3:00 a.m., so very recent filings may not appear yet. For cases involving Seattle or Bellevue, you may need to search those courts separately.
The Washington Courts Find My Court Date tool at dw.courts.wa.gov helps defendants, attorneys, and family members confirm upcoming hearings in SeaTac courts. Search by case number or party name to find scheduled court dates, courtroom assignments, and hearing times. Always verify this information directly with the court before showing up, as schedules change.
For felony cases or major civil matters, those records are at King County Superior Court, 516 3rd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104. Phone is 206-296-9300. Online access to Superior Court cases is through the KC Script Portal. In-person viewing at the Clerk's Office is free. Certified copies cost $5 for the first page and $1 for each page after that.
Note: The statewide case search does not replace the official court record. It is a good starting point, but copies of documents must come from the court clerk directly.
Requesting SeaTac Court Documents
Court records for SeaTac cases are held at SeaTac Municipal Court or the King County court that handled the case. Case files, dockets, calendars, and orders are public under GR 31. To get copies, you can visit the court in person, mail a request, or use the court's online portal if one is available. SeaTac Municipal Court provides an online process for requesting court records and court recordings through its website at seatacwa.gov/government/municipal-court.
For King County Superior Court records, submit requests to the Clerk's Office at 516 3rd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104. Records not available online can be requested by mail or in person. The court does not process document requests by phone or email for sealed or confidential files. Administrative records, which cover how the court operates rather than specific cases, require a separate written request under GR 31.1.
Some records are restricted. Sealed files, juvenile cases, and records protected by court order or state statute are not public. If you need access to a restricted record, you may need to petition the court for permission.
King County Court Records
SeaTac is in King County. Felony cases, major civil matters, and family law filings from SeaTac all go through the King County court system. For full details on King County courts, online access tools, and records requests, visit the King County court records page.
Nearby Cities
These nearby cities also have court records pages. Each is served by a mix of municipal and county courts within King County.