Lookup Public Records in Washington County, Illinois. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Washington County, Illinois Overview
Washington County is a county located in the state of Illinois. The county was formed in January 2, 1818. Named after George Washington, the county seat is Nashville and it has a population of 14448 as of 2013. The county has a total area of 564 square miles, with its land area encompassing 563 square miles, and its water area 1.3 square miles. The county consists of 13 ZIP codes, with ZIP code 62263 recorded as the one with the largest population. Moreover, Washington County borders the following counties: Clinton County, Illinois to the north; Perry County, Illinois to the south; Jefferson County, Illinois to the east; St. Clair County, Illinois to the west; Marion County, Illinois to the northeast, and; Randolph County, Illinois to the southwest.
Washington County Clerk Information
Details about the County Clerk:
Nancy Heseman
101 East St. Louis St
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-4800 (ext. 300)
Court Clerk Information
The Washington County Circuit Clerk maintains records for the entire Court system and is the official record keeper of all court-related documents. The office also collects all fines, fees, costs, and penalties assessed pursuant to state statutes and county board resolutions and distributes those monies on a monthly basis to the county, municipalities and various state agencies.
The Washington County Circuit Clerk has partnered with Judici to provide remote access to court records. You can access public court records and case information by searching them up in Judici. There is also the Government Payment Network. Fine or fee credit and debit card payments can be made over the phone and online.
Below is the physical address of the Circuit Clerk:
Cindy Barczewski
125 E Elm St
Nashville, IL 62263
Phone (618) 327-4800 ext. 305
Hours M-F 8:00am – 4:30pm
| Washington, IL Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 17,690 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 1,088 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 12 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 20 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 14 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 20 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 133 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 1,108 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 64 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 553 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 22 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 7,713 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 28 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 24 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 1,871 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 395 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 41 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 35 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 2,094 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 6 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 27 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 168 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 236 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 4 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 57 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 11 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 107 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 1,730 |
| Washington County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Washington County, the applicants must apply together, in person, at the County Clerk’s office. Both parties must present their state-issued picture ID, military ID, or passport, and know their social security number | |
| State Law: | Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act – 750 ILCS 5 and Illinois Uniform Premarital Agreement Act – 750 ILCS 10 |
| All State Statutes: | Information is online at the State Website |
| Office: | Washington County Marriage License |
| Location: | Washington County Courthouse, 101 E. St. Louis St., Nashville, Illinois, 62263 |
| Phone: | 618-327-4800 |