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Provides the public with free published census data, as well as assistance in interpreting demographic, social and economic statistics.   Also offers free workshops throughout the Western region regarding how to use census data and statistics on topics such as aging, ethnic origin, gender, neighborhood statistics, agriculture and economic retail data. Census is conducted every 10 years; the next census will be in 2030.   The Seattle Regional Office closed in late 2012 and transferred all responsibilities to the Los Angeles Regional Office.

Provides reference service to federal records available on microfilm, in textual form and digitally. Services include genealogy and historical research and access to Federal Court case files from Washington, Oregon, and Idaho as well as to permanent historic records created by federal agency offices in those states. Finding aids, including a comprehensive guide to archival holdings, are available by mail and on the website via the online catalog. Public access to computers is available for researchers.   Genealogical research:   -  Free access to subscription services is available on-site. -  Census records, naturalization records, and ship arrival lists are available mostly on microfilm.   Federal court case files:   -  Offers access to federal court case files from Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska. -  Several case types are available, including bankruptcy, civil and criminal case files.   -  Provides information on how to access other federal records not at this location, such as military personnel records and veterans' affairs records.

Individuals born in Washington State after July 1, 1907 can get certified copies of their birth certificate through this office. Cost is $25 per copy. If the certificate needs to be mailed to the customer, a $4.50 shipping and handling fee will be included. Death certificates for persons of Kitsap County are held for 3 years after the death, then they are sent to the state office in Olympia. Cost is $25 per copy. If the certificate needs to be mailed to the customer, a $4.50 shipping and handling fee will be included. 

Individuals born in Washington State after 1922 can get certified copies of their birth certificate through this office.  If you were born before 1922 you must get your birth certificate from Olympia. Death Certificates for persons of Clallam County who died in Clallam County are held for 60 days and then are sent to the state office in Olympia. If a Clallam County resident dies elsewhere, the certificate can be claimed from Olympia. You can call for further details or questions.