How to Search Washington County Records (Start Here)
Washington County maintains 4 searchable databases across its government offices.
- Criminal and civil case records are filed with the Court Clerk.
- Start with the Town Listers for any property-related search.
- The Town Clerk issues and records marriage licenses.
Keep in mind: Vermont uses Listers not Assessors, records at town level.
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Criminal & Court Records
Washington County Court | Records
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Vermont Superior Court civil and small claims records. Signup and pay an activation fee to search Washington County or statewide.
PACER Federal Courts
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
National Sex Offender Registry
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Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
BLM General Land Office Records
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
Genealogy Databases
Visit →Vital Records
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Search Washington County genealogy records, including christenings, births, deaths, obituaries, probate, marriages, divorces, newspaper archives, land records, military records, tax records, and immigration records.
Births, Marriages, Cemeteries, Deaths
Visit →Vital Records
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1732-2005 marriage, birth, death, cemetery, and burial records in Washington County. Includes the towns of Barre, Cabot, Calais, Duxbury, East Montpelier, Fayston, Marshfield, Middlesex, Moretown, Northfield, Plainfield, Waitsfield, Warren, Waterbury, and Wood
Business, Voter & Other
Vermont Business Search
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Vermont SOS business search.
bizfilings.vermont.gov
USCIS Business Verification
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US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Washington County Court | Records
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Vermont Superior Court civil and small claims records. Signup and pay an activation fee to search Washington County or statewide.
Vital Records
Genealogy Databases
Visit →Vital Records
Official Free
Search Washington County genealogy records, including christenings, births, deaths, obituaries, probate, marriages, divorces, newspaper archives, land records, military records, tax records, and immigration records.
Births, Marriages, Cemeteries, Deaths
Visit →Vital Records
Official Free
1732-2005 marriage, birth, death, cemetery, and burial records in Washington County. Includes the towns of Barre, Cabot, Calais, Duxbury, East Montpelier, Fayston, Marshfield, Middlesex, Moretown, Northfield, Plainfield, Waitsfield, Warren, Waterbury, and Wood
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Washington County? ▼
Go to the Court Clerk for court records in Washington County. For online case lookups, use Vermont Judiciary — it covers Vermont Superior Court (unified) cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Washington County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the Town Clerk. For property values and assessment data, go to the Town Listers. For tax bills and payments, go to the Town Treasurer / Tax Collector.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Washington County? ▼
In Vermont, vital records are handled by each city or town, not the county. Go to the Town Clerk for birth, death, and marriage records. The state also keeps copies.
Are Washington County records available online? ▼
Online access in Washington County is limited. We list 3 databases here. For most other records, you will need to contact the county offices directly by phone or in person.
Is there a statewide search that covers Washington County? ▼
For court records, yes — Vermont Judiciary covers Washington County. For property and land records, you still need the Town Clerk in Washington County directly.
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