Fayette County, OH Public Records

Washington Court House Municipal Court
119 N Main St
Washington Court House, OH 43160 http://www.cityofwch.com
Hours: 8AM-4PM EST
P: 740-636-2350
F: 740-636-2359
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $15,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Traffic, Ordinance
Restricted Records: No records protected by the privacy act released
Common Pleas Court
110 E Court St
Courthouse, 3rd Fl
Washington Court House, OH 43160 https://www.fayette-co-oh.com/governm
Hours: 8AM-4PM EST
P: 740-335-6371
F: 740-333-3522
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil usually over $15,000, Juvenile, Domestic Relations, Probate
Restricted Records: No records released
Probate court is a separate Division at the same address.

Fayette County, OH Vital Records

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

Fayette County
County Recorder
133 S Main St, #305
Washington Court House, OH 43160-1393 http://www.fayette-co-oh.com/governme
8AM-4PM EST
Phone: 740-335-1770
Fax: 740-333-3521
Recorded Documents

Fayette County Vital Certificates

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Fayette County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 406.58 sq mi
Population (2009): 28,117
  • Females: 50.6%
  • White: 95.2%
  • Black/African American: 2.3%
  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 2%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 93.5%
Population Change (2000-2009): -316
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.9%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 2.7%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 13.1%
High School Graduates (2000): 78.7%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 10.7%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.51
Housing Units (2000): 11,904
Homeownership Rate (2000): 66.6%
Migration Flow to Fayette County, OH from (2007-2008):

Fayette County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $517,263
  • Construction: $23,645
  • Retail Trade: $62,452
  • Professional and Technical Services: $9,919
  • Healthcare: $32,469
  • Banking: $21,773
  • Retail Trade: $62,452
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $15,794
  • Manufacturing: $143,401
  • Farms: $15,216
  • Government: $82,321
Employed (2000): 13,690
Unemployed (2000): 701
Unemployment Rate (2009): 11%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $30,167
Local Government Employment (2007): 1,626
Local Government Revenue (2007): $104,224 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $27,785 (thou. dol.)

Fayette County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 403
  • Per 1,000 population: 14.3
Deaths (2007): 322
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.4
Infant Deaths (2007): 4
  • Per 1,000 population: 9.9

Fayette County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 50
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 16
  • Robbery: 15
  • Aggravated Assault: 19
Property Crimes (2008): 1,051
  • Burglary: 216
  • Larceny-Theft: 807
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 28

Fayette County Genealogy Records