Burien Phone Directory Search

The Burien phone directory connects you with city hall, the King County Sheriff, and public records staff in this King County city just south of Seattle. Burien has about 52,000 residents. The city contracts police services with the King County Sheriff's Office, so some phone contacts differ from other cities. Use this Burien phone directory to find the right office for city records, police records, or court information. The contacts below save you time and point you to the correct line on the first try.

Burien City Clerk Phone Directory

The City Clerk in Burien manages the public records request process. City Hall is at 400 SW 152nd St, Suite 300, Burien, WA 98166. The main phone is (206) 241-4647. The clerk handles general city records, council documents, and administrative files. To submit a records request, visit the Burien public records page. The city will respond within five business days under RCW Chapter 42.56.

Fees for copying run 15 cents per page unless state law sets a different rate. In-person inspection of records is free. The clerk also accepts service of process for the city. Council meeting agendas, minutes, and budget documents are posted on the city website and do not require a formal request. If you need a specific city record, call the clerk or use the online form.

Burien Police Phone Directory

Burien contracts police services with the King County Sheriff's Office. That means police records for Burien do not go through city hall. Instead, you contact the King County Sheriff's Office directly. The KCSO Records Unit is at the King County Courthouse, 516 Third Avenue, Room W-150, Seattle, WA 98104. The phone is (206) 263-2626. The general KCSO records line is (206) 263-2103.

You can submit a police records request online through the King County Sheriff records page. The sheriff's office responds to requests under RCW 42.56.520, the same five-business-day rule. You can also make a written request with an original signature. For accident reports on state highways near Burien, contact the Washington State Patrol at 360-570-2355 or email collisionrecords@wsp.wa.gov.

Note: Police records for Burien go to King County Sheriff, not city hall. Call (206) 263-2626 for the records unit.

Court Phone Contacts for Burien

Burien does not maintain its own court records. The city directs you to the King County District Court for court matters. The King County District Court South Division shares space at 400 SW 152nd St, Suite 300, Burien, WA 98166. The phone is (206) 241-4647. The district court handles misdemeanors, traffic infractions, small claims, and civil cases up to $100,000.

For superior court matters, those go through King County Superior Court in Seattle. The clerk phone is 206-296-9300. Records can be viewed through the KC Script Portal online. Non-certified copies cost $0.25 per page for downloads. If you need a certified copy, fees vary by document type. Call the court clerk ahead of time to check availability and pricing.

King County Phone Directory

Burien sits in King County. The King County phone directory covers the assessor, the recorder, the sheriff, and the courts. Key phone numbers include the assessor at 206-296-7300, the recorder at 206-477-6620, and the district court at 206-205-9200. The King County Assessor eReal Property search at blue.kingcounty.com lets you look up Burien properties by address or parcel number.

The screenshot below shows the King County jail inmate lookup, which is a free search tool.

This tool shows current inmates in King County facilities. It does not require a records request and updates regularly.

State Resources for Burien Phone Directory

The state courts case search at courts.wa.gov is free and covers all courts statewide. Vital records go through the Department of Health at doh.wa.gov. Business filings sit at the Secretary of State site at ccfs.sos.wa.gov. Criminal history checks run through the state patrol WATCH system at wsp.wa.gov.

The state digital archives at digitalarchives.wa.gov hold historical records from many counties. The open data platform at data.wa.gov lists state datasets with the owning office for each one. Burien residents can use these tools to find records that go beyond the city or county level.

Note: Because Burien contracts police with KCSO, some records that other cities keep locally will be at the county level instead.

Burien Records Fees and Copy Costs

The City of Burien public records page lists copy fees at 15 cents per page unless state law sets a different rate. In-person inspection of records at city hall is free. You can view files at the counter during normal hours. If you want copies, the clerk will give you a cost estimate before the work starts. Electronic files may cost less per page than paper. Ask the clerk which format will save you the most.

The King County Sheriff Records Requests page handles police records for Burien. KCSO responds under RCW 42.56. The sheriff's Public Disclosure Unit is committed to getting you records in a timely way. You can file online or by mail. Include your name, the date of the incident, and a short description of what you need. Staff will contact you when the file is ready or when they need more details.

If you need a certified copy of a county document, fees are higher. Certified copies from King County run $3.00 plus $1.00 per page. Check with the specific office before you order. Some offices accept online payments. Others need a check or money order by mail.

How to Use the Burien Phone Directory

The key thing to know about Burien is that police records do not go through city hall. Call the King County Sheriff for police matters. Call city hall for general city records. Call King County District Court for court records. This three-way split is different from most cities. If you are not sure, call the City Clerk at (206) 241-4647. The clerk will tell you which office to contact.

Under state law, all offices must respond within five business days. Keep your request specific. Include dates, names, and reference numbers if you have them. Track your request online if the portal allows it. A clear request gets a faster answer.

Burien is in King County. Visit the county page for more phone contacts and records tools.

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