How to look up Washington County Court Records
Washington County Clerk of Court and Comptroller office is the official recordkeeper for court cases filed in Washington County, FL. To research court records you will need to access their online search portal. Their online portal is available at this link https://www.washingtonclerk.com/records-department/official-records-search/
This link allows you to lookup court records for the following types of court records and documents filed in Washington County:
- Court judgments
- Deeds
- Liens
- Marriage licenses
- Mortgages
- Criminal court cases
- Civil court cases
When searching for Washington County Court records there are different options to sign in under. You can log in as the general public, attorney of records, registered user, and party access to court records. The last 3 options require that you have a user name and password to access the system.
Information needed to look up Washington County Court records
You can search for court records by name, case number, court type, and date range search. The more information that is given when performing a search the more narrow your results will be. You can refine your search results by entering the social security number, date of birth, and the date the case was filed.
The following information is what is provided when you perform a search:
- Case number
- Court events, dates, hearings, and times
- Case status, sentencing information, and disposition
- Description of charge, including the type and level of offense
- Parties involved in the case
- A financial summary including money that has been placed towards court cost and fees
You have the option to search by partial name or initial if you are unsure how to spell the name. When your search results are displayed, scroll through the results until you see the name of the party or case that you are searching for. Once you click on the link, you will have access to the Washington County Court records for this individual.
If you want to be a registered user of the website, you would need to complete the Agreement for Viewing Electronic Records Online and send an email to sfaison@washingtonclerk.com.
If you need to request court records or documents or you can’t find what you need, you need to contact the clerk of court. The records department is responsible for responding to requests for court records. You can access forms and fees online at the clerk of court’s office website for further information.
Where is Washington County Courthouse?
The Washington County Courthouse is located in Chipley, Fl. The clerk of the courts for Washington County is Lora Bell and she has been the clerk for the last 7 years.
How Do I Contact Washington County Courts
You can contact the court by phone, fax, online contact form, and email. The hours of operation for the courthouse are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
You can reach the court by using the following contact information:
Washington County Clerk of Court and Comptroller Office
1293 Jackson Ave
Chipley, Fl 32428
Mailing address:
PO Box 647
Chipley, FL 32428
Phone Number: 850-638-6289
Fax Number: 850-638-6288
Email: customerservice@washingtonclerk.com