Public Records

Stay Informed and Hold Government Accountable

We process requests for public records created or held by Grays Harbor County departments. We help you find documents, explain what is available, and provide records in a timely and transparent way. Public records include documents related to government business, such as emails, reports, videos, and more. 

What This Office Handles
  • Public Records Act (PRA) requests
  • Records from county departments
  • Help finding the right place to request records
Important to Know

Not all records are handled here:

  • Court records are handled by the courts
  • Recorded documents are handled by the Auditor
  • Some records are already available online

Some records are not available to the public. State law allows certain information to be withheld or redacted.

Review Public Disclosure Exemptions
Learn about other legal exemptions

You can also review Grays Harbor County policies and ordinances related to public records. For more details refer to the Washington Public Records Act (RCW 42.56).

1000+

Requests Processed Annually

5 Days

Initial Response Time

100%

Public Access Compliance

Public Records

Public Records Officer
Kristen Scofield


(360) 964-1654

PublicRecords@graysharbor.us


Mailing Address
100 W Broadway, Suite 33
Montesano, WA 98563

Meet the Staff

Office Hours

Sunday Closed

Monday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Tuesday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Wednesday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Saturday Closed