Lookup Public Records in Washington Parish, Louisiana. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Washington Parish, Louisiana Overview
Washington Parish is located in the eastern part of Louisiana on the northern end of the Greater New Orleans Region. The Parish is land locked and is 676 square miles in size with 6.4 square miles being water. Named after George Washington after splitting from St. Tammany Parish in 1819. It is mostly bordered by Mississippi Counties including Pike Parish to the northwest, Walthall Parish to the north, Marion Parish to the northeast, and Pearl River Parish to the east. It is also bordered by St. Tammany Parish to the south and Tangipahoa Parish to the west. As of 2013 Census pull the population of Washington Parish was 46,419. There are six ZIP codes in Washington Parish and they are 70426, 70427, 70429, 70438, 70450, and 70,467.
Washington Parish Officials Information
The Parish Clerk in Washington Parish serves as the Court Clerk and Register of Deeds as well.
Parish Clerk: Johnny D. Crain, Jr.
908 Washington Street, Franklinton, LA 70438
Phone: 985-839-4663
Fax: 985-839-3116
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4:30 pm
Closed Legal and Parish Holidays
The Parish Clerk is responsible for family court information, circuit court filings and fees, vital records, personal protection orders, concealed weapons permits, military discharges, assumed names and voter registration. They also handle election results and notary public documents. These records are not considered public record (aside from election results) but can be requested by the individual that they are about, from the office, during normal business hours. They are not available online.
The Register of Deeds is responsible for property related documents such as mortgages, deeds, warranties, liens and leases. These documents are considered public record and can be requested directly from the court, during normal business hours. They are not available online.
The Equalization Department handles the taxable valuation of all real and personal property within the parish.
Equalization Department
908 Washington Street, Franklinton, LA 70438
Phone: 985-839-7815
Fax: 985-839-7818
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Closed Legal and Parish Holidays
The Equalization Department handles surveys, GIS maps, aerial images, property owners, lines and descriptions and assessment and tax rolls. These documents are considered public record and can be requested at any time, by the general public. Many of these documents can be requested through the online portal; however others must be requested directly from the court.
Washington Parish Court Records Information
Court records are available online and are considered public record once the case has completed and all documents have been recorded. These records can be requested directly from the office as well, during normal business hours.
| Washington, LA Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 44,224 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 6,636 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 66 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 43 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 12 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 36 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 176 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 3,759 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 189 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 3,428 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 94 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 3,154 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 12 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 8 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 5,122 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 1,612 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 89 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 363 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 14 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 18 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 609 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 434 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 102 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 69 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 105 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 8 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 17,961 |
| 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: | Husband and Wife – Civil Code Title IV and Matrimonial Regimes – Civil Code Title VI |
| All State Statutes: | Information is online at the State Website |
| Office: | Washington Parish Marriage License |
| Location: | Washington Parish, Courthouse Building, 908 Washington St., Franklinton, Louisiana, 70438 |
| Phone: | 985-839-4663 |