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Snohomish County Superior Court Clerk

Request Audio Recording

Requesting an Audio Recording

Complete the online order form to request a digital audio recording. Your first request will create a RecordXchange account.

Payment by credit/debit card is required. For alternative payment options, use the blue help button.

If the audio is available, you will be able to stream or download it from your account. If it is not available, you will receive a full refund.

Not all proceedings have digital audio. If a court reporter was present, only the reporter may prepare a transcript.

For court-certified transcription of a recorded hearing, you must work with an approved transcriptionist who receives the recording directly from the court. Under Washington State's GR 35, the authorized transcriptionist must receive the electronic recording directly from the trial court that held the hearing. You can find Superior Court's list of approved transcriptionists here.

Sealed or confidential audio requires approval and in‑person photo ID verification.

To confirm availability before ordering, call 425‑388‑3466.

Is Video Available?

No. The Court records audio only.

Cost

The cost is $25 fee per court hearing date and case, plus a $5 digital delivery fee. Payment is required before processing. Separate fees apply for multiple hearing dates.

Use of the Recording

Recordings are for verification of testimony only. They are not certified for court use and cannot replace an official transcript.

The Clerk's Office does not provide court-certified transcription services. Any transcripts of court audio provided by TRX or the Clerk's Office are auto generated and for informational purposes only

Notification & Access

You will receive an email when your recording is ready. Access will be available via streaming or downloading through your account.

Availability Window

Recordings remain available for 30 days after fulfillment. After 30 days, a new request is required.

Additional Case Information

Case information, such as case numbers and hearing dates, can be found on the www.courts.wa.gov website or by calling 425-388-3466.

Case Name

Enter the case name such as Smith vs Brown

Case Number

Enter the case number associated with the case name


ADD ANOTHER DATE

Check box if ANY portion of the hearing(s) listed has been ruled confidential by a Judge.

Terms of Service

If you are authorized and the audio is available, the Clerk's Office will provide a link to access the electronic recording of the court proceeding for verification of testimony only. Broadcasting or sharing recordings is prohibited by law.

Recordings are made from the original digital record and are certified as true copies, but they are not certified for court use. Any transcripts of court audio provided by TRX or the Clerk's Office are auto generated and for informational purposes only; they are not created by a court certified transcriptionist.

Per RCW 36.18.016, research fees may apply if a historical or exceptional records search is required.

Once approved, your audio access link will remain available for 30 days from the date the request is fulfilled.

If the requested court audio is sealed, you must appear in person and, if authorized to view the case, provide valid government issued photo ID and payment.

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Hearing Dates

The Hearing Dates are mandatory. Choose the hearing date(s) of the recordings to obtain. Do this by directly entering the date in the form mm/dd/yyy or by clicking the calendar and selecting the required date.

If you want more than one day transcribed, click ADD ANOTHER DATE and repeat the previous steps.