King County Medical Examiner - King County, Washington

King County Medical Examiner - King County, Washington
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Services for families and friends of the deceased
About the Medical Examiner
Learn more about the role of the medical examiner.
Investigations: Guide for family and friends of the deceased
This guide is intended to provide you information about the investigation process, answer some Frequently Asked Questions, and provide a checklist of your unique responsibilities.
Decedent personal effects
Personal effects collected during a Medical Examiner investigation will be released to the family's designated Funeral Home. Families are to select a funeral home within 3 days to coordinate the release of their loved one and any personal effects.
Records requests
How to order autopsy and investigator reports.
DNA and genetic testing
Requests for specimens for DNA and genetic testing.
Other services and resources
King County Medical Examiner’s Office decedent lists by day
The King County Medical Examiner's Office (KCMEO) releases decedent case information weekday afternoons (excluding holidays) once an investigation is complete.
Reports and data
View our annual reports and data dashboards.
Mortality reports
Examining mortality patterns among King County residents.
Anthropology services
The King County Medical Examiner's Office employs the State Forensic Anthropologist to aid in analysis and identification of bodies.
Disposition Authorization
Information for funeral homes about how to request a Disposition Authorization.
Fellowship training
Apply for our forensic pathology fellowship training program.
Indigent Remains Program
Learn more about cremation and a proper burial for individuals who are indigent and have died in King County.
Unidentified remains
Help the KCMEO identify cold cases of unidentified remains.
CONTACT
Administrative office hours
Monday-Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm
(excluding
King County holidays
)
Phone:
206-731-3232
, ext. 4
Fax: 206-731-8555
Medicolegal death investigation
Available 24/7
Phone:
206-731-3232
, ext. 5
Mailing address
Use this address only if you are
mailing
us a document. We are not physically located at 325 9th Ave.
King County Medical Examiner's Office
325 9th Avenue, Box 359792
Seattle, WA 98104-2499
Death certificates
Visit the King County Vital Records website for
instructions on how to order a death certificate
for someone who has died in King County or Washington state.