Public Records

The City of Richland's Public Records Disclosure Policy outlines the procedures the City will follow to ensure that obligations of the Washington Public Records Act, Chapter 42.56 RCW, are fulfilled in a timely and professional manner. Public records are maintained pursuant to Chapter 40.14 RCW. 


Search for Records Available Online, Free of Charge

A variety of public records are readily available on the City’s website, free of charge. You are encouraged to review these records prior to submitting a public records request.

Other Online Resources

Business License, Tax Accounts, and Reseller Permits
Search for business licenses, tax accounts, and reseller permits issued by the Washington State Department of Revenue.

 

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DOR Records

Collision Reports


Search Washington State Patrol for Collision Reports.

 





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Collision Reports

Recorded Documents


Search for documents recorded with the Benton County Auditor.

 



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Recorded Documents

Property Assessments

Search for property tax assessments and other tax levy information.


 


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Property Records

Vital Records

Request copies of and/or request changes to birth, death, marriage and divorce records from the Washington State Department of Health.

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Vital Records
  

Washington State Archives

Search for records that have been transferred to the Washington State Archives.


 

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State Archives

 


Request Access to Records as a Matter of Right

Under state and federal law, certain individuals and/or entities are granted access to certain records held by the City of Richland as a matter of right. View more information and instructions on submitting a request for records outside the scope of the Washington State Public Records Act, Chapter 42.56 RCW, as a
Matter of Right.


Request Public Records

Learn How to Request Public Records


Contact

CITY AND FIRE PUBLIC RECORDS

For assistance requesting access to records other than police records, please contact:


Toni Fulton
Public Records Officer
Phone: (509) 942-7619

Mailing Address:
ATTN: Public Records Officer
625 Swift Boulevard MS-07
Richland, WA 99352

POLICE PUBLIC RECORDS

For assistance requesting access to records maintained by the Richland Police Department, please contact:

Erin Hogue
Police Public Records Supervisor
Phone: (509) 942-7634