Washington County, FL Public Records

Circuit Court
PO Box 647
Chipley, FL 32428-0647 http://www.washingtonclerk.com/
Hours: 8AM-4PM CST
P: 850-638-6289, 850-638-6285
F: 850-638-6288
Couriers: 293 Jackson Avenue, Suite 101
Chipley, FL 32428
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil Actions over $15,000, Probate, Family
Restricted Records: No adoption or juvenile records released
Small Claims phone- x246.
County Court
PO Box 647
Chipley, FL 32428-0647 http://www.washingtonclerk.com/
Hours: 8AM-4PM CST
P: 850-638-6289
F: 850-638-6288
Couriers: 1293 Jackson Avenue
Chipley, FL 32428
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Traffic, Civil Actions under $15,000, Eviction, Small Claims
Restricted Records: No adoption or juvenile records released
Small Claims phone- x246.

Washington County, FL Vital Records

Contact the Washington County Office of the County Clerk of the Circuit Court if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Washington County
County Clerk of the Circuit Court
1293 Jackson Ave
Chipley, FL 32428 http://www.washingtonclerk.com/
8AM-4PM CST
Phone: 850-638-6289
Fax: 850-638-6288
Recorded Documents

Washington County Vital Certificates

If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.

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Washington County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 579.93 sq mi
Population (2009): 23,916
  • Females: 46.4%
  • White: 80.1%
  • Black/African American: 15.4%
  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 3.5%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 77.3%
Population Change (2000-2009): 2,943
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 2.5%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 5.5%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 23.2%
High School Graduates (2000): 71.2%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 9.2%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.46
Housing Units (2000): 9,503
Homeownership Rate (2000): 81.9%
Migration Flow to Washington County, FL from (2007-2008):

Washington County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $265,106
  • Construction: $25,787
  • Retail Trade: $20,447
  • Professional and Technical Services: $4,789
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $5,816
  • Retail Trade: $20,447
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $6,698
  • Manufacturing: $20,099
  • Farms: $-478
  • Government: $108,216
Employed (2000): 8,069
Unemployed (2000): 473
Unemployment Rate (2009): 10.1%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $22,874
Local Government Employment (2007): 1,068
Local Government Revenue (2007): $79,414 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $18,098 (thou. dol.)

Washington County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 283
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.4
Deaths (2007): 269
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.8
Infant Deaths (2007): 0
  • Per 1,000 population: 0

Washington County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 49
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 5
  • Robbery: 4
  • Aggravated Assault: 40
Property Crimes (2008): 320
  • Burglary: 97
  • Larceny-Theft: 193
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 30

Washington County Genealogy Records