Washington Background Checks

Background Check Resources in the State of Washington

Background checks are regulated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Most state laws concerning public records and background checks are very liberal and straightforward. In the State of Washington, public documents are available for anyone who wants to get through appropriate channels official state agency. Background checks are essential to the ability of parties to enter into various legally binding and as such are always a great idea. Background checks typically require written permission before performing the investigation. Occasionally, you may obtain reports without permission, but the findings can lack in-depth details.

If the background check negatively affects the consumer, the party accessing public records must furnish a copy of the report and an overview of consumer rights set up by the FCRA, and allow the consumer fair time to challenge the report. Due to the increased threat of identity theft, some states (eg California), now can require the employer to provide a copy of background check to the consumer, regardless of its content.Call the numbers below (or visit the websites listed) to know how to access the specific background information you are seeking. Public information may be accessed online or by phone, mail or in person.

It is always better to call before you send written questions to obtain accurate information addressing / ordering.

Washington Cities

• Bellevue
• Everett
• Seattle

• Spokane Valley
• Spokane
• Tacoma

• Vancouver

Washington Background Check Contact Information

Washington State Information Hot Line:
(360) 753-5000

Washington State Web Site:
access.wa.gov

State Archives
Criminal Records
Washington State Patrol
Identification Section
PO Box 42633
Olympia WA 98504-2633
(360) 705-5100
(360) 570-5275 (fax)

Driving Records
Department of Licensing
Driver Services Division
PO Box 9030
Olympia WA 98507-9030
(360) 902-3913
(360) 586-9044 (fax)
www.wa.gov/dol

Vehicle Ownership Information
Department of Licensing
Licensing Records
1125 S. Washington
Olympia WA 98504
(360) 902-3780
(360) 902-3827 (fax)
www.wa.gov/dol

Vital Statistics
(birth, death, divorce, marriage)
Department of Health
Vital Records
PO Box 9709
Olympia WA 98507-9709
(360) 236-4300 [birth, death, marriage]
(360) 360-753-4313 [divorce]
(360) 352-2586 (fax)
www.doh.wa.gov

Business/Corporate Records
Secretary of State
Taxpayer Account Administration
PO Box 47476
Olympia WA 98504
(360) 753-7115
(360) 664-8781 (fax)

Workers Compensation Information
Labor and Industries
Workers Compensation Division
PO Box 44285
Olympia WA 98504-4285
(360) 902-5532
(360) 902-5529 (fax)

UCCs and Federal Tax Liens
[state tax liens available only at county level]
Department of Licensing
UCC Records
PO Box 9660
Olympia WA 98507-9660
(360) 664-1530
(360) 586-1414 (fax)
www.dol.wa.gov/unfc/uccfront.htm

City-County Cross Index

Washington Criminal Records

Below are Washington's Offenses Known to Law Enforcement as reported by the FBI in the year 2010

• Total All Classes: 217,761
• Violent Crime: 7,627
• Property Crime: 32,414
• Murder and Nonnegligent Manslaughter: 108
• Forcible Rape: 583
• Robbery: 1,898
• Aggravated Assault: 5,038
• Burglary: 5,059
• Larceny Theft: 25,895
• Motor Vehicle Theft: 1,237
• Arson: 223
• Other Assaults: 26,736
• Forgery and Counterfeiting: 1,238
• Fraud: 954
• Embezzlement: 85
• Stolen Property Buying Receiving Possessing: 2,489
• Vandalism: 6,292
• Weapons Carrying Possessing etc: 2,541
• Prostitution and Commercialized Vice: 836
• Sex Offenses Except Forcible Rape and Prostitution: 876
• Drug Abuse Violations: 20,644
• Gambling: 7
• Offenses Against the Family and Children: 562
• Driving Under the Influence: 34,098
• Liquor Laws: 8,434
• Drunkenness: 10
• Disorderly Conduct: 4,835
• Vagrancy: 54
• All Other Offenses Except Traffic: 66,995
• Suspicion: 0
• Curfew and Loitering Law Violations: 34

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• Number of Agencies:

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