Federal Way Phone Directory

The Federal Way phone directory is the quick way to reach city hall, the police records unit, the municipal court, and the City Clerk. Use the Federal Way phone directory to look up staff lines, the clerk who handles records requests, or the court clerk who takes payment on a ticket. Most phone contacts sit on the official city site. A short search in the Federal Way phone directory helps you call the right desk on the first try and skip the main menu at the front line.

Federal Way City Clerk Phone Directory

The City Clerk is the first stop in the Federal Way phone directory when you need a general city record. The City Clerk's Department phone is 253-841-5480. The clerk is the Public Records Officer for the city. That means she or he takes records requests under state law. The clerk can route calls to other desks when the record you want sits somewhere else. You can visit the Federal Way Public Records page for the full clerk contact and intake info.

Call the clerk before you mail a form. Staff can tell you which department keeps the file you want. They know who signs off on each request. Federal Way responds to records requests under RCW 42.56. That law tells staff how to handle each call and each form.

The Federal Way phone directory at city hall covers more than the clerk. It also has lines for finance, parks, community development, and public works. Each of those desks has its own staff directory on the city site.

Federal Way Police Phone Directory

The Federal Way Police Department runs its own phone lines. The main police phone is 253-835-6700. Dial 9-1-1 for any emergency. For non-emergency calls, the department lists the main line on its page. The Federal Way phone directory for the police also shows records, detectives, and the front desk.

Police records go through the department records unit. Call first if you need a copy of a police report. Staff can tell you if the report is ready and what the fee will be. The records unit works under RCW 42.56.520, which sets the five business day clock for a response.

Note: Body cam footage may have a longer redaction time, so call records first before you ask for video.

Federal Way Municipal Court Phone Directory

The Federal Way Municipal Court handles tickets, traffic infractions, and misdemeanor criminal cases. The court main phone is 253-835-3000. The court runs hearings in person and over Zoom. You can visit the Federal Way Municipal Court page for the court phone directory and the full staff list.

Call the court before you drive down. Staff can tell you if your case is on the docket that day. They can also give you the phone line for a probation officer or a clerk. Use the Federal Way phone directory for the court when you need to pay a fine, set a hearing, or ask for a continuance.

King County Phone Directory for Federal Way

Federal Way sits in King County. County records and court files go through the county clerk and Superior Court. For county level work, see the King County page. The county phone directory covers the clerk, the auditor, the assessor, and the sheriff.

Property deeds, recorded documents, and Superior Court files all sit at the county. The King County clerk runs the KC Script Portal for court records. You can view and order records online, then call the clerk if you need help.

The Washington Courts name and case search is a free tool to find court cases statewide.

See the WA Courts Name and Case Search page for the full tool. It works with case numbers or party names. A short lookup can save you a phone call.

Note: The state tool shows most trial court cases. Old files may only live at the county clerk.

How to Use the Federal Way Phone Directory

Start on the city home page. Click on the department you want. Each page lists a phone, an email, and an address. The clerk keeps the list up to date. If a number has changed, the clerk will point you to the new line.

Common calls from the Federal Way phone directory include these:

• City Clerk records: 253-841-5480
• Police front desk: 253-835-6700
• Municipal Court: 253-835-3000
• Finance and utility billing
• Parks and recreation
• Public works and streets

If you do not know which office to call, start with the City Clerk. The clerk will route you to the right desk. This keeps the Federal Way phone directory simple and fast.

State Tools and the Federal Way Phone Directory

Some phones are not at the city level. Vital records go through the state Department of Health. The DOH Vital Records page has the phone directory for that office. For corporate lookups, the Secretary of State keeps an online search at ccfs.sos.wa.gov. The state digital archives at digitalarchives.wa.gov holds older files.

For criminal history, the state patrol runs the WATCH system. The WSP Criminal History WATCH page has the records unit phone. Data.wa.gov at data.wa.gov hosts open datasets from many state offices. It is not a phone directory, but it lists the office that owns each dataset.

King County Records

For county level phones and records, visit the King County page. The county page lists the clerk, the auditor, the assessor, and the sheriff.

Nearby Cities Phone Directory

These nearby cities have their own phone directory pages on this site.