King County Records office reporting new closed office dates for 2009 due to staffing furloughs.

From the Records and Licensing Services Division, Dec. 11th, 2008:

King County is facing an unprecedented $93.4 Million 2009 budget deficit.  The 2009 budget deficit will be addressed through permanent reductions, efficiencies, salary and overhead savings and limited use of reserves.  One of the strategies to offset costs is with reductions in employee hours worked.  All King County employees, with the exception of essential safety and transit staff, will take ten unpaid furlough days in 2009. 

The schedule of furlough days in 2009 is as follows: (see dates below)

If you have a purchase or refinance closing within King County, Washington, you should be aware that the recorders office will be closed on the following dates in addition to recognized Holidays.  

Friday, January 2, 2009; Friday, February 13, 2009; Friday, April 10, 2009 ; Friday, May 22, 2009 ; Friday, June 19, 2009 ; Monday, July 6th, 2009 ; Friday, September 4th, 2009; Monday, October 12, 2009 ;Wednesday, November 25, 2009 ; and Thursday, December 24, 2009.