These records include the index to Declarations of Intention and Petitions and Records filed at the Skagit County Superior Court between 1878 and 1974. The index will give information about the applicant and what documents are included in the files.

For the best search results, search by name. Search by either last name, first and last name, or just the first letter of the last name. The document year is the date of entry into the United States.

Learn about the documentation of Naturalization in Washington and what information is found in the various record types by selecting the tab that says "About this Collection" here

For information about the Naturalization process and the types of records included in Naturalization, please click here.

The Washington Territorial Legislature created Skagit County on November 28, 1883 from Whatcom County. It was named in honor of the Skagit Native American tribe. It is located in the northwestern part of the state and stretches from the Puget Sound on the west of the Cascade Mountains on the east.

All records are in English.

These records are open for research.

Transcribed and proofread by Inez Johnson, Eric Bomstein, and Jeanie Bond.

Preferred Citation: [Identification of item], Skagit County Clerk, Naturalization Records, 1878-1974, Office of the Secretary of State, Washington State Archives, Digital Archives, http://digitalarchives.wa.gov, [date accessed].

Source: Skagit County Government, County Clerk, Declaration of Intention, 1878-1974; Petition and Record, 1906-1974; Washington State Archives, Northwest Regional Branch.

For more information, to learn about related records, or to find Naturalization records not included on this website, contact the Northwest Regional Branch at (360) 650-3125 or email nwbrancharchives@sos.wa.gov.