How to Search Washington County Records (Start Here)
Washington County, Tennessee — court records through the local court clerk, property through the county assessor or auditor, recorded documents through the recorder or clerk.
- Check the local court clerk's office for case search availability.
- Property: County Assessor (or Auditor in Ohio) for values. Recorder for deeds and liens.
- Jail: County Sheriff for current inmate information.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Court Information
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Addresses, hours, and contact information for Washington County Circuit Court, Circuit Court Clerk, Sessions Court, Criminal Court, Clerk and Master, Juvenile Court, and First Judicial District Court.
Court Payments
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Court payment service for Washington County Circuit Court, Clerk and Master Chancery & Probate Courts, and General Sessions Court.
Placards
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Washington County Clerk's Office handicap placard renewals.
Plate Renewals
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Renew your Washington County vehicle plate tags online.
Jail & Inmate Records
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Drug Offenders
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Query the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation drug offender registry by last name and Washington county.
Inmates | VineLink
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VineLink search for Washington County Sheriff Office inmates.
Most Wanted
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Persons considered most wanted by the Washington County Sheriff's Office.
Recorded Documents
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Search Register of Deeds records and download digital images of recorded documents filed since 01/10/1783 in Washington County. Subscription or pay per search required.
Property & Tax Records
Genealogy
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Baptismal, cemetery, church, deed, marriage, and probate records, obituaries, historical information, and more from Washington County Tennessee GenWeb.
Property | Tax Records
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Washington County Trustee's Office property tax record searches and online tax payments.
Voters
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Washington County voter registration query from the Tennessee Secretary of State's Office.
Washington County Property - Assessor
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Washington County real estate assessment records in Washington County from the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury.
Vital Records (Birth/Death/Marriage)
Cemeteries & Interments
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Index of over cemeteries in Washington County, including interments, cemetery maps, notes, messages, and photographs.
Marriage License Application
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Washington County Clerk's Office marriage license application online.
Washington County
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Official government website for Washington County, the "Birthplace of Tennessee."
Business, Voter & Other
Business Directory
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Johnson City Chamber of Commerce business directory serving Johnson City, Jonesborough, and Washington County.
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Commission Agendas
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Washington County Commission meeting Agenda packets.
Commission Minutes
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Washington County Commission meeting Minutes.
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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