City of Seattle, King County, WA Public Records

• Where can I find out if background checks from either government entities or private companies provide certified public records?
  Government entities provide certified records of birth, death, marriage, and, in some cases, even divorces, usually from the health department. As for criminal or background checks of past offenses, it depends on where you request them. The first place to look is the state police department, where fingerprint-based searches are often conducted. The Washington State Police department performs this type of search. Some states offer a certification letter stating that the history of criminal records is clear. The purpose is the critical factor. If you are applying for a passport and need a certified birth certificate, the state's department of health issues them and has information about their credentials. When used for a government job or a position that requires clearances, the state police will have a section for official background searches.

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• Where can I find accommodations in the Downtown or the Waterfront area and view the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, and the Seattle Aquarium?
  The city of Seattle has an official site for public information. You can see places to stay, virtual tours, and transportation availability. There is also a link for businesses and residents living within the city.

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Departments which record, maintain and provide official documents, certificates or information requested by the general public.

• City of Seattle Official Website:
  Government department official public web-portal.
• City of Seattle Municipal Codes:
  City ordinances governing cities, villages, parishes and jurisdictions below state level.
• City of Seattle Health Department Inspections:
  Public health food safety, violations, retail or wholesale facilities, reports and enforcement.
• Seattle Crime Maps:
  Mapping of Seattle street locations of criminal reported activity from local law enforcement agencies.
• Latest Obituaries in Seattle Washington:
  Published recent deaths, name, date and age.
• Seattle Public Schools:
  Local area K-12 location and parent information.

• Violent Crime:
  5,869
• Murder And Nonnegligent Manslaughter:
  41
• Rape:
  283
• Robbery:
  1,736
• Aggravated Assault:
  3,809
• Property Crime:
  40,192
• Burglary:
  9,926
• Larceny Theft:
  25,005
• Motor Vehicle Theft:
  5,261
• Arson:
  223

• Information About People and Demographics

• Total population of residents
  608,660
• White resident population recorded
  422,870
• Black or African American resident population recorded
  48,316
• American Indian and Alaska native resident population recorded
  4,809
• Asian resident population recorded
  84,215
• Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander resident population recorded
  2,351
• Hispanic or Latino of any race resident population recorded
  40,329
• Resident population of some other race recorded
  14,852
• Resident population of two or more races recorded
  31,247