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Address: 600 4th Ave, 3rd Floor, Seattle, WA, 98104
Mailing Address: PO Box 94728, Seattle, WA, 98124-4728
Phone: 206-684-8344
Fax: 206-386-9025
Hours: The Office of the City Clerk is open Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except on City-observed holidays)

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The Office of the City Clerk maintains the City's official records, provides support for the City Council, and manages the City's historical records through the Seattle Municipal Archives. The Clerk's Office provides information services to the public and to City staff. The Office of the City Clerk is a part of the City of Seattle Legislative Department.

The Office of the City Clerk is open Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except on City-observed holidays)

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