Skagit County Property Records

Skagit County property records are maintained by the Assessor, Auditor, and Treasurer, all operating out of Mount Vernon at 700 South 2nd Street. With about 134,000 residents, Skagit County handles a substantial volume of property transactions across its rural farmland, mountain terrain, and growing urban areas. You can search parcel data online through the assessor's iMap interactive tool and look up recorded documents through the auditor's Property One Stop portal. This guide covers all three offices, their online tools, and the key statutes that govern property records access in Washington State.

Skagit County Assessor Property Records

Danny Hagen serves as the Skagit County Assessor. The assessor's mission is to serve the citizens of Skagit County through fair, transparent, and data-driven property assessment. Under Chapter 36.21 RCW, the assessor values all taxable real and personal property in the county and maintains the official assessment roll. That roll includes ownership information, legal descriptions, tax code areas, assessed valuations, and levy rates for each of the roughly 80 local government districts that the Skagit County Treasurer serves.

The assessor's office provides an iMap Interactive Map that lets you search Skagit County parcels visually. You can also use the property search tool on the county website to look up parcels by owner name, parcel number, or address. The assessor's page at skagitcounty.net/Departments/Assessor links to assessor maps, comparable sales data, tax procedures and levy information, personal property details, school funding FAQ, and data downloads for bulk parcel research.

Under RCW 84.41.030, Skagit County is required to conduct six-year physical reinspections on a rolling basis. As of early 2026, the assessor's office is conducting required inspections in the Concrete School District and the Skagit County portion of the Darrington School District. The office uses aerial, oblique, and street-level imagery alongside physical visits to improve efficiency. Under RCW 84.40.020, all assessment records and property values are open to public inspection, with properties valued as of January 1 each year.

If you disagree with the assessor's valuation of your Skagit County property, you can appeal to the county Board of Equalization. The assessor's page has FAQs and information on how assessments are calculated, which can help you decide whether an appeal is warranted. The Washington Department of Revenue also publishes a short video on how property taxes are calculated in Washington, and the Skagit County Assessor links to it directly.

The Skagit County Assessor's page provides access to iMap, parcel search, assessor maps, tax history, levy rates, and data downloads for Skagit County property research.

The assessor's iMap tool is especially useful for Skagit County, which has a mix of agricultural land, rural parcels, and urban areas that span multiple tax code areas and levy districts.

Skagit County Auditor Recorded Documents and Deed Search

Sandy Perkins serves as Skagit County Auditor. The auditor's office at 700 South 2nd Street, Room 201 in Mount Vernon handles recording, vehicle and vessel licensing, elections, marriage licensing, and county financial services. For property records, the recording division is the key function. Under RCW 36.22.010, the county auditor must record qualifying instruments affecting real property in Skagit County without delay once fees are paid. All deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and plats must be recorded to provide constructive notice under RCW 65.08.070.

The preferred method for submitting documents to the Skagit County Auditor is electronic recording (eRecording) or mail. The auditor provides instructions for eRecording on the county website, and you can select from a list of approved eRecording providers. Mailed documents should include payment and be addressed to Auditor/Recording, PO Box 1306, 700 S. Second St., Room 201, Mount Vernon, WA 98273. If you cannot eRecord or mail, in-person recording is available during office hours. Regular office hours for recording are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Vehicle licensing hours are 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (no title work after 3:30 PM).

The Skagit County Auditor's Property One Stop portal provides access to recorded documents through an advanced search tool. You can search recorded documents, contracts and amendments, resolutions and ordinances, and the Skagit County Code through this portal. The auditor also offers an online marriage license application and notary public services for individuals recording a document with a valid Washington State ID. Real Estate Excise Tax under RCW 82.45 must be paid before the auditor records any real estate transfer document.

The Skagit County Auditor's page covers eRecording setup, recording fee schedules, the recorded document search, and all auditor services for Skagit County property transactions.

The auditor's Property One Stop portal is the primary tool for accessing recorded deed history and other instruments affecting real property in Skagit County, with records available online for research at any time.

Note: Notary public services at the Skagit County Auditor's office are available only to individuals who are recording a document and hold a valid Washington State ID. This is not a general notary walk-in service.

Skagit County Treasurer and Property Tax Payments

Jackie Brunson serves as Skagit County Treasurer. The treasurer's office at skagitcounty.net/Departments/Treasurer serves about 80 local government districts in Skagit County, acting as the financial custodian for schools, fire districts, and other taxing entities. Property taxes are billed annually, with two payment due dates: first half due April 30 and second half due October 31. Under state law, payments must be postmarked by the due date. The U.S. Postal Service no longer guarantees same-day postmarking when mail is deposited, so the Skagit County Treasurer advises not to wait until the last day to mail your payment.

You can pay taxes online through the county portal, or by phone at 1-866-791-3392. There is a $3.95 convenience fee for phone payments, plus 2.35% for debit and credit cards or $1.00 for checks. Property and tax statement searches are available through the treasurer's site. The treasurer also handles tax foreclosure proceedings for Skagit County properties with delinquent taxes and publishes excise tax information for property sales.

The Washington Department of Revenue county directory and the Washington State Treasurer's county directory both confirm the Skagit County Treasurer's current contact information as part of the statewide property tax network.

The Skagit County Treasurer's page provides online tax payments, property and tax statement search, investment reports, excise tax details, and district financial reports for all Skagit County taxing districts.

All Skagit County property records, including tax history, assessments, and recorded instruments, are public records accessible under Chapter 42.56 RCW. The Washington Public Records Act gives any person the right to inspect and copy these records without stating a reason.

Cities in Skagit County

Skagit County includes Mount Vernon (the county seat), Burlington, Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, and other communities. Mount Vernon qualifies for a dedicated page on this site. All property records for cities and unincorporated areas in Skagit County are maintained by the county offices at 700 South 2nd Street in Mount Vernon.

Other communities in Skagit County include Burlington, Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, and La Conner. Property records for all of these areas are maintained at the county level in Mount Vernon.

Nearby Counties

Skagit County borders several Washington counties. If you are unsure which county a property falls in, check the parcel's address and confirm the county before searching records.