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Washington State Department of Corrections Mailing Address: Post Office Box 41100, Mail Stop 41100 Olympia, Washington 98504-1100 Physical Address: 7345 Linderson Way SW Tumwater, WA 98501-6504

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City of Olympia

Directory of Olympia city records and information PO Box 1967 Olympia, WA 98507-1967 Phone: 360-753-8325 Fax: 360-753-81

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Olympia City Clerk

Public records and city official files 900 Plum St SE PO Box 1967 Olympia, WA 98501 Phone: (360) 753-8325 Fax: (360) 753

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County
Thurston County
County seat
Olympia
Population
210,877
Thurston County population
294,793
Local records
City of Olympia
ZIP codes
98502, 98501, 98506, 98504, 98507, 98508

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Elections in Olympia run through the Thurston County Auditor's Office Elections Division, located at 2000 Lakeridge Drive SW, Building 1, Olympia, WA 98502 (phone: 360-786-5408, website: thurstoncountywa.gov).

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How do I register to vote in Olympia, Washington?

To register to vote in Olympia, Washington, residents can register online through the Washington Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at the Thurston County elections office. Washington requires voters to be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and residents of the state. The registration deadline is typically 30 days before an election. Voters can verify their registration status and find polling locations through the Washington Secretary of State's voter lookup tool. For local municipal elections in Olympia, contact the Thurston County Clerk's office for schedules and ballot information.

How do I look up property records in Olympia, Washington?

Property records for Olympia, Washington are maintained by the Thurston County Assessor's Office and the Thurston County Auditor. The Assessor's Office is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all taxable property within Thurston County, including parcels in Olympia. Records available include property ownership, assessed values, legal descriptions, parcel maps, and tax history. The Thurston County Auditor maintains recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements. Many Washington counties provide online property record searches through their county websites. The Thurston County Treasurer handles property tax payments and tax sale information.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Olympia, Washington?

Birth, death, and marriage records for Olympia, Washington residents are available through both county and state offices. The Washington State Department of Health, Center for Health Statistics, located in Olympia, maintains statewide vital records and can issue certified copies of birth and death certificates for events occurring anywhere in Washington. Orders can be placed online, by mail, or in person. Locally, the Thurston County Clerk's office issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for Thurston County. Birth and death certificates may also be available through local vital records offices. Requestors typically need to provide valid photo identification and proof of their relationship to the person named on the record. Processing times and fees vary by office and record type.

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