Lookup Public Records in Washington County, Mississippi. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Washington County Overview
Established in 1827, Washington County is in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 51,137. Its county seat is Greenville, which is also the largest community. The county is named in honor of the first President of the United States, George Washington. The county has a total area of 761 square miles, 725 of which is land, and the remaining 36 square miles is water. Bordering counties include two in Arkansas, Chicot to the west, and Desha to the northwest. Remaining neighbors are all in Mississippi: Bolivar to the north, Sunflower to the northeast, Humphreys to the east, Sharkey to the southeast, and Issaquena to the south. The county is also home, or partially home, to three nationally protected areas: Holt Collier National Wildlife Refuge, Theodore Roosevelt National Wildlife Refuge, and Yazoo National Wildlife Refuge. With a total of nine zip codes in use by the county, the largest is 38701.
Washington County Clerk Information
Barbara Esters-Parker, Circuit Clerk
P.O. Box 1276
Greenville, MS 38702
662.378.2747
[email protected]
The Circuit Clerk serves as Clerk of the County and Circuit Courts, receives and files all lawsuits, indictments, motions and other related papers in all Civil and Criminal Cases filed in the Circuit or County Courts and issues all process including summons and subpoenas, draws jurors and qualifies juries, keeps a record of all judgments and executions, issues marriage licenses and keeps records of marriages, records medical and other professional licenses, and registers citizens to vote and has other duties in handling elections.
Washington County Records
Mark Seard, Tax Assessor
P.O. Box 1526
Greenville, MS 38702
662.334.2651
[email protected]
Assessments and values, tax exempt property, tax credits and exemptions:
Marilyn Hansell, Chancery Clerk
P.O. Box 309
Greenville, MS 38702
662.332.1595
[email protected]
Land records, deeds, fee schedules, plats and surveys, maps, passports, tax liens, easements and condemnations:
Patricia Lee, Tax Collector
P.O. Box 9
Greenville, MS 38702
662.378.2922
[email protected]
Pay property taxes and forms:
Motor vehicle information:
Washington, MS Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 56,201 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 2,538 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 120 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 61 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 29 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 275 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 2,608 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 125 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 721 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 58 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 2,131 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 46 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 3,385 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 1,523 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 8 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 62 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 49 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 762 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 749 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 463 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 58 |
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 | 39 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 27 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 40,190 |
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: | Marriage – Title 93, Ch. 1 |
All State Statutes: | Information is online at the State Website |
Office: | Washington County Marriage License |
Location: | 900 Washington Avenue, Greenville, Mississippi, 38701 |
Phone: | 601-378-2747 |
Washington County Chancery Clerk’s Office
County Government Office
Address: 900 Washington Ave, Greenville, MS 38701, United States
Phone: 662-332-1595