Washington County, MS Public Records

Chancery Court
PO Box 309
Greenville, MS 38702-0309 http://www.washingtoncounty.ms/chance
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 662-332-1595
F: 662-334-2725
Couriers: 900 Washington Ave, Rm 2
Greenville, MS 38702-0309
Jurisdiction: Probate, Civil Land, Divorce, Family
Circuit Court
PO Box 1276
Greenville, MS 38702 http://www.washingtoncountyms.us/circ
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 662-378-2747
F: 662-334-2698
Couriers: 900 Washington Ave
Greenville, MS 38702
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil
Restricted Records: No sealed or expunged records released
Justice Court
905 W Alexander St
Greenville, MS 38701 http://www.washingtoncounty.ms/courts
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 662-332-0633
F: 662-390-4760
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $3,500, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
County Court
PO Box 1276
Greenville, MS 38702 http://www.washingtoncountyms.us/coun
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 662-378-2747
F: 662-334-2698
Couriers: 900 Washington Ave
Greenville, MS 38702
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Under $200,000, Small Claims, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No sealed or expunged records released

Washington County, MS Vital Records

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

Washington County
Chancery Clerk
900 Washington Ave, Rm 2
Greenville, MS 38701 http://www.washingtoncounty.ms/chance
8AM-5PM CST
Phone: 662-332-1595
Fax: 662-334-2725

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): 723.99 sq mi
Population (2009): 54,616
  • Females: 53.3%
  • White: 30.1%
  • Black/African American: 67.7%
  • Asian: 1%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 2%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 28.6%
Population Change (2000-2009): -8,361
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.8%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 2.9%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 35.8%
High School Graduates (2000): 66.5%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 16.4%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.8
Housing Units (2000): 24,381
Homeownership Rate (2000): 59.5%
Migration Flow to Washington County, MS from (2007-2008):

Washington County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $873,933
  • Construction: $21,613
  • Retail Trade: $76,164
  • Professional and Technical Services: $38,158
  • Healthcare: $71,130
  • Banking: $17,836
  • Retail Trade: $76,164
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $21,763
  • Manufacturing: $102,650
  • Farms: $25,439
  • Government: $249,362
Employed (2000): 22,691
Unemployed (2000): 3,074
Unemployment Rate (2009): 13.6%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $24,175
Local Government Employment (2007): 4,006
Local Government Revenue (2007): $229,986 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $95,689 (thou. dol.)

Washington County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 970
  • Per 1,000 population: 17.5
Deaths (2007): 599
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.8
Infant Deaths (2007): 8
  • Per 1,000 population: 8.2

Washington County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 195
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 7
  • Forcible rape: 12
  • Robbery: 60
  • Aggravated Assault: 116
Property Crimes (2008): 2,742
  • Burglary: 1,174
  • Larceny-Theft: 1,486
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 82

Washington County Genealogy Records