About Washington County, New York
Washington County is located in the southeastern corner of New York State and is bordered by Vermont to the east, Massachusetts to the south, and Rensselaer County to the west. The county seat is Fort Edward. The population of Washington County was 63,216 as of the 2019 census.
The government of Washington County, New York is composed of a Board of Supervisors, a County Administrator, and various departments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I request public records in Washington?
Contact the Washington County Clerk-Recorder's office for public records requests. Requirements vary by record type and state law.
What court records are available online?
Visit the Washington Superior Court website for online case search and public court records access.
How do I obtain vital records?
Birth, death, and marriage certificates are available through the Washington County Clerk-Recorder or State Vital Records office.
Where can I find property records?
Search property records through the Washington Assessor's office online portal.
Official Government Sources
Washington County Public Records Directory
All links go directly to official Washington government websites.
Washington County Public Records
Washington County Criminal Information
Link to criminal warrants and information.
Washington County Directory
Index of Washington county's services and resources.
Washington County Death Records
Official death certificates from the county of Washington.
Washington County Births
Order records of births in the county of Washington.
Washington County Marriage Records
Information to obtain marriage records in Washington County.
Washington County Business Information
Find economic development assistance for businesses.
Washington County Census Information
Quick, easy facts about people, business and geography.
Washington County Health Statistics
Official public health data.
Washington County Driver's License and Vehicle Registration
Get driving license, ID card and vehicle license information.
Search for Washington County Records
New York Archives information and recorded historic documents.
Washington County Official Public Records Search
County clerk recorder information and recorded documents.
Washington County Library
Get information held in libraries.
Washington County Real Property Tax Service
Assessment and real property information.
Washington County Real Property Locator
GIS map and parcel search.
Washington County Property Tax Records
Find real estate tax information and payments.
Washington County Tax Information
Review and obtain property taxes and more.
Washington County Schools
Information for students and teachers.
Washington County Chambers of Commerce
Business information and directory for Adirondack Region.
Washington County Voter Registration
Registered voters and election information.
Washington County Sheriff's Office
Law enforcement information and news.
Washington County Newspaper Archives
Searchable newspapers and archives.
Washington County Newspaper
Local news reports and information from The Post-Star.
Washington County Maps
Find maps and roads of Washington County.
Washington County Airport
Information for Granville Airport services.
Washington County Probation Department
Adult and juvenile offenders.
Washington County Correctional Facility
County jail facilities.
Washington County Child Support
Court orders and child support payments.
Washington County Domestic Violence Department
Order of protection and other domestic violence issues.
Washington County Courts
Washington County New York Court is located in Fort Edward, New York. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations. The court also has jurisdiction over family court matters, such as divorce, child custody, and adoption.
Washington County Criminal and Civil Court Records
Criminal records, divorces and other civil cases and filings.
Washington County Family Court
Juvenile and adult family cases.
Washington County Appellate Court
Appeals from Washington County Court.
Washington County Courthouses
County court information.
Washington County Youth Bureau
Juvenile delinquency prevention.
Washington County District Court
Misdemeanors, Small Claims and Civil Actions.
Washington County District Judge
Fourth Judicial District Court of New York.
Washington County Treatment Court
Adult and family drug treatment matters.
Washington County Crime Victim Assistance Programs
Advocacy services for violent crime victims.
Washington County Surrogate's Court
Supervise estate settlements, adoptions and guardianships.
Washington County District Attorney
Chief law enforcement officer and criminal prosecutor.