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Sex offender registration
This page contains information regarding the sex offender registration process.
Registration takes approximately 30 minutes. At this time, you will be fingerprinted and photographed. Please note, wait times may vary depending on the volume of requests for Records Unit Services.
Registration
Registration takes approx. 30 minutes. You will be fingerprinted and photographed. Wait times vary.
What you'll need
- Your ID
- Date and place of your conviction
- Offense for which you were convicted
Hours / Locations
In-person offender registration
King County Courthouse
516 Third Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 8:00 am -11:30 am, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Closed Weekends, Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays and holidays
Homeless offender weekly check-ins
King County Admin Building
500 Fourth Avenue, 2nd Floor (on James or North side of building)
Seattle, WA 98104
Monday - Thursday | 8:00 am - 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Closed Weekends, Fridays and holidays
What are the different sex offender levels and what do they mean?**
The vast majority of registered sex offenders are classified as Level 1 offenders. They are considered at low risk to re-offend. These individuals may be first time offenders and they usually know their victims. Information regarding Level 1 offenders is not typically included in the search.
Offenders have a moderate risk of re-offending. They generally have more than one victim and the abuse may be long term. These offenders usually groom their victims and may use threats to commit their crimes. These crimes may be predatory with the offender using a position of trust to commit their crimes. Typically, these individuals do not appreciate the damage they have done to their victims.
Offenders are considered to have a high risk to re-offend. They usually have one or more victims and may have committed prior crimes of violence. They may not know their victim(s). The crime may show a manifest cruelty to the victim(s) and these offenders usually deny or minimize the crime. These offenders commonly have clear indications of a personality disorder.
If the victim is a minor and not related to the offender, then the offender is required to register for this offense.