Washington County, ME Public Records

Superior Court
PO Box 526
Machias, ME 04654
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM EST
P: 207-255-3326
Couriers: 85 Court St
Machias, ME 04654
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil Actions
Restricted Records: No impounded records released
State has centralized all name searching to one location in the state - see below. This court will continue to provide case file copies.
Maine District Court 4
PO Box 526
Machias, ME 04654 http://www.courts.maine.gov/maine_cou
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM EST
P: 207-255-3044
Couriers: 85 Court St
Machias, ME 04654
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic, Ordinances, Family, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No protective custody or juvenile records released
State has centralized all name searching to one location in the state - see below. This court will continue to provide case file copies.
Calais District Court - North 4
382 South Street, #B
Calais, ME 04619-1123
Hours: 8AM-4PM EST
P: 207-454-2055, 207-454-0085
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic, Ordinances, Family, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No juvenile or protective custody records released
State has centralized all name searching to one location in the state - see below. This court will continue to provide case file copies. Fax number is 207-454-1170, must call first.
Probate Court
PO Box 297
Machias, ME 04654 http://www.washingtoncountymaine.com/
Hours: 8AM-4PM EST
P: 207-255-6591
F: 207-255-3999
Couriers: 85 Court St
Machias, ME 04654
Jurisdiction: Probate
Search probate records at https://www.maineprobate.net/search/. An account is $10.00 per month. If non-account, print image fees are $2.00.

Washington County, ME Vital Records

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

Washington County
County Register of Deeds
85 Court St
Machias, ME 04654 http://www.washingtoncountymaine.com/
8AM-4PM EST
Phone: 207-255-6512
Fax: 207-255-3838
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): 2,568.48 sq mi
Population (2009): 32,107
  • Females: 51.4%
  • White: 93.1%
  • Black/African American: 0.6%
  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.7%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 91.7%
Population Change (2000-2009): -1,828
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 4.1%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 5.4%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 20.1%
High School Graduates (2000): 79.9%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 14.7%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.34
Housing Units (2000): 21,919
Homeownership Rate (2000): 77.7%
Migration Flow to Washington County, ME from (2007-2008):

Washington County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $509,803
  • Construction: $28,401
  • Retail Trade: $49,690
  • Professional and Technical Services: $8,188
  • Healthcare: $82,425
  • Banking: $16,189
  • Retail Trade: $49,690
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $9,554
  • Manufacturing: $71,840
  • Farms: $16,111
  • Government: $131,424
Employed (2000): 14,042
Unemployed (2000): 1,312
Unemployment Rate (2009): 11%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $26,389
Local Government Employment (2007): 1,951
Local Government Revenue (2007): $82,940 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $24,522 (thou. dol.)

Washington County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 352
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.7
Deaths (2007): 403
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.3
Infant Deaths (2007): 1
  • Per 1,000 population: 2.8

Washington County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 120
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 3
  • Forcible rape: 8
  • Robbery: 2
  • Aggravated Assault: 107
Property Crimes (2008): 871
  • Burglary: 227
  • Larceny-Theft: 624
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 20

Washington County Genealogy Records