City Clerk Services

City Clerk's Office services are currently available on a limited basis. Our current hours are listed on our Contact page; you can call (206) 684-8344 or e-mail CityClerk@seattle.gov for assistance.

Do you have questions? The Office of the City Clerk provides a wide variety of services and resources. We can help you register a domestic partnership, find and request City documents, learn how Seattle government works and how you can have a say in it.

Services

•  Ask us about researching Seattle legislation
•  Register or Learn About Domestic Partnerships
• Request Public Records
•  Find out the costs of materials and services at the Office of the City Clerk and Municipal Archives
• Learn about filing a claim for damages against the City of Seattle

Have a Say in Your Local Government

•  Public Comment Guide
•  Communicate With Council

Check out our guides

• Initiative Petition Guide
• Referendum Guide
• City Charter Amendment Petition Guide

Get Information for Your Visit to City Hall

•  Get driving and transit directions to City Hall
•  Get detailed, accessible information about visiting City Hall, including accommodation requests
•   Coming to a meeting at City Hall? Learn how to get to City Hall meeting rooms

How is Seattle Governed?

•  Learn how Seattle's government is structured
•  Curious about voting or running for office in Seattle? Check out our elections resources

Prefer paper? Download our brochures

• About the City Clerk (PDF)
• How a Bill Becomes a Law (PDF)
• Public Comment Guide (PDF)

Not finding what you are looking for? Contact us or contact the Customer Service Bureau.