If you desire to claim personal property or monies you have found, you are required to do the following as provided for in RCW 63.21.010:

Within seven days of the finding:

• Acquire a signed statement setting forth an appraisal of the current market value of the property, prepared by a qualified person engaged in buying or selling like items or by a district court judge, unless the found property is cash
• Bring the found property and a copy of the signed appraisal to the Bothell Police Department
• Serve written notice to the Bothell Police Department of your intent to claim the property in the event the real owner does not claim the property.

You may obtain possession of the found property when all the following criteria are met:

• The property is not illegal for you to possess
• Sixty (60) days have elapsed since you reported the finding to the Bothell Police Department  (the property must be claimed between 60 and 90 days of the finding)
  
• You provide proof that all items listed above have been satisfied
• If the property is valued at more than $25, cash payment is made to the City of Bothell in the amount of $5 or 10 percent of the appraised value of the property, whichever is greater. This payment shall be deposited into the City of Bothell's General Fund.

For additional information, or questions related to found property, call the Property/Evidence officer of the Bothell Police Department at 425.487.5130.

Concealed Pistol License Application & Information

Washington State Law requires that you apply for a CPL (concealed pistol license) to the jurisdiction where you reside.* For all the options below, a current, valid picture-ID is required. If your ID does not have a current Bothell address on it, please bring proof of residency, such as a utility bill.**

Bothell residents may apply for an original CPL at the front counter of the Police Department. An original CPL is $55.25 and is valid for 5 years from the date of issue.

Bothell residents may renew or replace their CPL anytime during regular business hours. The renewal fee is $32.00 and is valid for 5 years from date of expiration of current license. You have up to 90 days prior to the license expiration date to renew. If you renew your CPL within 90 days after the expiration date, the late renewal fee is $42.00. CPLs that are more than 90 days expired are no longer valid; you must apply for an original (see above). The replacement fee is $10 and will hold the original expiration date.

Please allow up to thirty (30) days for any type of CPL application to be processed.

*If you have a Bothell mailing address, but reside outside the city limits we cannot accept your application for a CPL. You must apply through the King County Sheriff's office of Snohomish County Sheriff's office.

**If you have a Washington State Driver's License you are required by law to notify the Department of Licensing within 10 days of moving to your new residential address. The address on file with the DOL must be your residential address even if you use a PO Box or alternate mailing address.

• Get Washington State Concealed Pistol License Application here

• Complete form - do not leave any fields blank
• Do not sign before submitting to Bothell Police Department
• Positive ID required upon submittal
• Fingerprinting required at time of submittal
• Submit in person at Bothell Police Department

Fingerprinting

The Bothell Police Department provides fingerprinting services onsite (18410 101st Ave. NE) and will fingerprint anyone who needs to be fingerprinted for employment, teacher certifications, various licenses and more with the exception of juveniles and INS applicants.

Fingerprinting hours are Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m. and Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m.

The fee for fingerprinting is $11 per purpose (usually two cards). Citizens must provide their own fingerprint cards.

Police Clearance Letters

You may obtain a clearance letter at the Records Section of the Police Department if you are a current or former City of Bothell resident with proof of residency.  The fee is $10.00 and includes notarization. We will ask for picture ID, and conduct a records check for criminal history within the City of Bothell only. If you need a statewide records check, please contact the Washington State Patrol.

Police Records Requests

• Complete and sign TWO copies of the Police Records Request form
• Positive ID required upon submittal
• Submit in person at Bothell Police Department
• Get Records Request form here