FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
(Civil
Division)
Who
do I contact regarding dog/cat complaints?
Complaints
should be directed to King County Animal Control at 206.296.PETS and then press
24 for complaints.
Monday - Friday: 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Saturday, Sunday & Legal Holidays: 10 p.m. to 9 a.m. Inquiries or complaints can be directed to the police department at 206.296.3333 or if it is an emergency call 911.
Where
do I get a Marriage License?
Marriage
licenses can be obtained from King
County or for a list of requirements and application locations see www.metrokc.gov/lars/marriage/
How
do I change my name?
Contact
the District Court of the judicial district in which you reside. See
www.courts.wa.gov/courts/district/ for a list of district courts.
Landlord/Tenant Issues?
You
can call the Tenant's Union at 206.723.0500
Where
can I get a copy of City or State codes?
Citizens
can obtain copies of the SeaTac Municipal Code from the City Clerk or at Valley
View Public Library or from the King County Law Library located in downtown
Seattle County Courthouse or the Regional Justice Center in Kent.
How do I file a claim against the City of SeaTac?
For information on filing a claim against the City, contact the City Clerk's Office at 206.973.4660.
How do I file a Small Claims Court case?
At any District Court in the State. Any individual, business, partnership, or corporation (with a couple of exceptions) may bring a small claims suit for recovery of money only for an amount up to $4,000. A small claims case must be filed in the jurisdiction of the defendant's residence, or in the case of a traffic accident, or an unlawfully issued check, the county or district where the accident occurred or check was issued. The State of Washington may not be sued in Small Claims court. There is a filing fee of $21 for small claims suits.
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