Top City Clerk Requests
Register a Domestic Partnership
Unmarried couples may register a domestic partnership with the Office of the City Clerk.
Request Accommodations
Fill out our accommodations request form for Seattle City Council meetings and events. Find out how to locate City Hall, disability parking, and additional services.
Public Records Request
Learn about the Public Records Disclosure process. Request public records from the Legislative Department.
File a Claim for Damages
Visit City Finance's website for details on the claim filing process, frequently asked questions, and links to the claim for damages form.
Locate Your District and Councilmembers
Look up your City Council district and Councilmembers at the City Council website.
Locate Your Districts
Use King County's Find My Districts tool to identify your congressional, legislative, county council and city council voting districts.
Subscribe to City Council Agendas
Subscribe to council and committee meeting agendas, action summaries, the Introduction & Referral Calendar, and more.
Locate City Council Agendas
Find agendas for upcoming council and committee meetings.
Search Legislation and Records
Search the records (Ordinances, Resolutions, etc) of the City Clerk. Tip: Review the City Clerk's Legislative Research Guide.
Research and Engagement Resources
Public Comment Guide
Learn which types of meetings provide public comment, how to sign up to speak, and what to expect.
City Council Rules
See the Rules the City Council has adopted to govern its organization, operation, and meetings.
Citizen Initiative Petition Guide
Learn how Citizen Initiative Petitions work. The Office of the City Clerk provides this guide as information only.
Citizen Referendum Guide
Learn how Citizen Referenda work. The Office of the City Clerk provides this guide as information only.
City Charter Amendment Petition Guide
Learn how City Charter Amendment Petitions work. The Office of the City Clerk provides this guide as information only.
Legislative Research Guide
Learn where and how to find legislation, laws, and legislative history.
How to Read a Bill
Learn what each part of a bill means.
How a Bill Becomes a Law
Get an overview of how a Council Bill becomes an Ordinance, or law, in the City of Seattle.
Researching City Laws
Use the City Council's guide to researching City Laws.
Archives' Research Tips and Tools
Use the Municipal Archives' guides to researching the Seattle records.
Legislative Glossary
Learn the meanings of common legislative terms.
Elections Information
Register to Vote
Learn how to register to vote and update your voter registration at King County's Elections website.
Run for Office
Get answers about filing to become a candidate for a Seattle elected office at Seattle Ethics & Elections Commission.
File a Declaration of Candidacy
Learn how to file a declaration of candidacy with King County Elections.
Find Local Government Candidate Resources
Running for local office? Find resources of special interest to you at the Municipal Research and Services Center.
Democracy Vouchers
Visit the Democracy Voucher Program website to learn about the program, who is eligible to receive and apply for vouchers, and how to use vouchers.
Current Election Campaigns and Contributors
View money spent for and against City of Seattle Candidates or ballot issues at Seattle Ethics & Elections Commission.
Seattle Voters' Guides
View voters' guides for past and current elections at Seattle Ethics & Elections Commission.
Citizen Initiative Petition Guide
Learn how Citizen Initiative Petitions work. The Office of the City Clerk provides this guide as information only.
Seattle Election Laws
View Election and Voters Pamphlet laws in the Seattle Municipal code.
Seattle Elections Rules
View Elections, Voters Pamphlet, and Video Voters Guide Rules at the City Clerk's Online Information Resources.
Get Elected Officials Essentials
Find essential resources for elected officials, current and aspiring, collected by the Association of Washington Cities.
Upcoming City Council Meetings and Agendas
The Office of the City Clerk maintains the City Council calendar.
Click or tap meeting titles for more information, including links to meeting agendas.
View full calendar