How to Find Your Pierce County Septic Records

Sourced from TPCHD’s public record lookup tools — last checked July 2026.

Quick answer: TPCHD runs two separate lookup tools depending on what you need. For your system’s original design or as-built record drawing, use the record-drawing search. For current permit and inspection status, including your final inspection call-in date, use the Accela portal instead.

Finding Your Record Drawing

TPCHD’s record-drawing search lets you look up an as-built drawing by parcel number, site address, or owner name. One quirk worth knowing before you search: address formatting matters more than you’d expect. For an address like “2401 South 35th Street,” you’ll generally have better luck entering it as “2401 35th” rather than the full formal address — the search tends to be less flexible with directionals and street-type suffixes than you might assume. If nothing comes up, that doesn’t necessarily mean no record exists; it may just mean the search terms didn’t match. A public records request is the fallback if the search comes up empty.

Checking Permit and Inspection Status

For anything about the current status of a permit or inspection — including the specific date a final inspection was called in — TPCHD’s Accela portal is the right tool, searchable by address, parcel number, or SR-Number. This is especially useful if you’re mid-process on a new installation or repair permit and want to confirm where things stand without waiting on a callback.

Why This Matters More Than It Seems

Having your record drawing on hand saves real time and money whenever you need service — a pumping company or inspector who can see exactly where your tank and drainfield sit doesn’t have to spend billable time locating them first. It’s also often required documentation for a real estate transaction, so it’s worth pulling before you’re in the middle of a time-sensitive sale.