Request a Clearance Letter

A Clearance Letter is a document that contains information about your clean criminal record. These letters are sometimes needed when applying for a visa, other travel purposes, or when adopting a child.

The most effective way to get this information is through Washington State Patrol’s WATCH system. The information provided by WATCH will include criminal history conviction information for the entire State of Washington, including Snohomish County. Contact WSP at the following: http://watch.wsp.wa.gov/

Otherwise, to receive a Clearance Letter for Unincorporated Snohomish County ONLY:

If you report in person, expect a wait of no longer than 60 minutes, except at times of extremely high customer volume. If you make your request by mail, please put "ATTN: Records Unit" in the address on the envelope. You should receive your clearance letter within five days when applying by mail.

What You’ll Need:

You will need to provide the following information:

1. Your current name
2. Any previous names or nicknames you've used
3. Your complete date of birth
4. Your current address
5. A phone number where you can be reached during our normal business hours
6. At your option, your social security number
7. A copy of your current ID (Washington State driver's license or ID card preferred).

Contact or Visit the Records Unit

Records Unit

Snohomish County Sheriff

Courthouse – 4^th floor

3000 Rockefeller Avenue

M/S 606

Everett, WA 98201

Phone:  425-388-3839

Hours:

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Monday through Friday

(excluding holidays)

Payment and Fees

The fee is $10.00 for each clearance letter plus a $7.50 per-document certification (notary) fee. Fees may be paid by cash or check made payable to the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office.

Forms:

Related Information

WATCH

Washington Administrative Code
Revised Code of Washington