In a message dated 10/30/03 8:42:43 PM, gclester@juno.com writes: << According to the information I have found, burial permits were required by the STATE in 1907, and so that date would also apply to King County. >> Thank you so much, Gloria! Of the various offices I spoke to (and that included the medical examiner's office) :D nary a soul knew the answer nor if the burial permits are considered a permanent archive as are the rest of vital records. Best guess was 7 years. I thought the door was closed. You gave me a place to continue. Thanks! Linda