How to Search Washington County Records (Start Here)
Washington County government runs 4 independent record systems.
- For case records — criminal or civil — your first stop is the Clerk of Courts.
- The Municipal Assessor maintains all property valuation data.
- Marriage licenses go through the Town Clerk.
One thing to watch for: Maine handles vital records and assessments at the town level.
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Criminal & Court Records
Court | Criminal Dockets
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Washington County Grand Jury and Unified Criminal Court, Machias Unified, and Calais Unified criminal court dockets.
Court | Probate
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Washington County Probate Court duties, calendar, fees, forms, staff, address, phone, and office hours information.
Court | Probate Records
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Washington County probate court case record search.
Jail & Inmate Records
Recorded Documents
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Washington County Register of Deeds recorded land records and recorded plans databases.
Business, Voter & Other
Minutes
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Washington County Commissioners meeting Minutes for the past two years.
Washington County
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County of Washington, Maine official government website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Washington County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in Washington County. Start there for case lookups and dockets.
Who handles property records in Washington County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Recorder. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the Tax Collector.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Washington County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Washington County are issued by the County Clerk. Birth and death certificates are available from the state Vital Records office. Divorce records come from the court that granted the decree.
Are Washington County records available online? ▼
Online access in Washington County varies by office. Contact the offices listed above directly by phone or in person for records not yet available online.
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