Need your car tabs renewed? The SC Auditor's Office is a hidden gem in my opinion. While the various private agencies around town seem to have long lines and semi-crabby service, the Auditor's Office is rarely busy, the staff are more-than-helpful, and it's easy to get in and out in a matter of minutes.
On my most recent visit, it was the day before Thanksgiving so they were a little busier than on my previous visits. But after a relatively short wait, I soon had my car tabs in hand. I also had a question about a new fee I was being charged this year (grumble grumble), and the employee actually called Olympia for me to verify that the fee was valid! It was absolutely amazing to me, as I had expected to be given a form to fill out and never hear back from anyone. A+ service there!
The Auditor's Office is also the place to come for all sorts of other things. Getting married? They had a very 90s-esque little station to sign up for your marriage license. Want to see some cool, vintage Skagit County pics and vintage items? They have those on display, too.
What is probably the coolest thing, though, is the gorgeous mid-century design of this space. Oh, and hot tip: there's a small parking lot off of 3rd street, which you can use for free while conducting official County business. read more