Public Records
Find and request public records, search records that may already be available online, or get help finding court 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
Mailing Address
100 W Broadway, Suite 33
Montesano, WA 98563
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