Washington County White Pages

Washington County White Pages connect you to public records in Alabama's first county. Created on June 4, 1800, this was the first civil government in the area that became Alabama. The county is named for George Washington. Chatom serves as the county seat today. The Probate Court keeps property records, marriage licenses, and estate files with names and addresses. Some land records go back to 1799. Marriage records start from 1826. About 15,000 people live in Washington County. The original 25,000 square miles of this county eventually formed 26 counties in Alabama and Mississippi.

Washington County Probate Court

The Washington County Probate Court is where you go for public records. This office handles deeds, mortgages, marriage licenses, wills, and estate matters. All of these documents contain names and addresses. Staff can help you search for people in Washington County records.

The courthouse is on Court Street in Chatom. The Probate Court maintains some of the oldest records in the state. Land records date back to 1799, before Alabama even became a state. Marriage records go back to 1826. This makes Washington County valuable for genealogy research.

Online Records in Washington County

Washington County provides online access to public records through the Ingenuity system. This portal lets you search property records, deeds, and mortgages from your computer. The search function is free. Document images may require a small fee to view or print.

Visit the Washington County Probate portal to start your search. Enter a name and the system shows all matching documents. Results include the recording date and document type. This helps you find addresses in Washington County records.

The screenshot above shows the Washington County search page on the Ingenuity platform. Type a last name to find deeds, mortgages, and other recorded items. Each result links to more details about that document in Washington County.

For court records, use Alacourt ACCESS. This state system covers civil and criminal cases from Washington County courts. The cost is $9.99 per name search. One search checks all 67 Alabama counties at once, making it useful if the person may have moved.

Historical Records in Washington County

Washington County has some of the oldest records in Alabama. Land records date back to 1799. Marriage records start from 1826. These documents predate Alabama statehood and offer a window into early American settlement in the region.

The historical records in Washington County include:

• Land records from 1799
• Marriage records from 1826
• Estate and probate files from early 1800s
• Court records from first civil government

If you search for ancestors in Washington County, these records can fill gaps that other sources miss. The county once covered 25,000 square miles and eventually formed 26 counties in Alabama and Mississippi. Staff at the Probate Court can help you navigate older documents and find what you need.

How to Search Washington County White Pages

You have several ways to find people in Washington County. Online searches work well for recent records. In-person visits give access to older documents and certified copies. Third-party White Pages sites pull data from many sources at once.

Start online at the Washington County Ingenuity portal. Enter the name you want to find. Property records show owners and mailing addresses. A deed from recent years will have a current address. This is a good first step for any Washington County search.

The Alabama voter lookup is free and useful. If the person is registered to vote, you can find their name and address. The Secretary of State business search helps if the person owns or runs a company in Washington County.

Third-party sites like Whitepages.com aggregate data from multiple databases. They often have phone numbers and email addresses that public records lack. Basic results are free. Full reports cost money but give more detail for Washington County and beyond.

For in-person searches, visit the courthouse at 45 Court Street in Chatom. Staff can search by name and make copies. Bring your ID. Older records may take more time to find. Call ahead if you need something specific from Washington County archives.

What Washington County Records Show

Public records in Washington County hold data that helps find people. Deed records list property owners and mailing addresses. Marriage licenses show both spouses with their home addresses. Estate files identify heirs and contact information. These records are public under Alabama law.

Under Alabama Code Section 36-12-40, all Alabama residents have the right to inspect public records. You do not need to give a reason. The Washington County Probate Court must let you view these documents during normal business hours.

A deed record in Washington County typically shows:

• Grantor name (seller or transferor)
• Grantee name (buyer or recipient)
• Property location and legal description
• Mailing addresses for both parties
• Date of transfer and consideration

Marriage records in Washington County show:

• Full names of both spouses
• Birth dates and ages
• Addresses at time of marriage
• Date the license was recorded

Washington County Record Fees

Washington County charges fees for copies and certified documents. Online searching is free. In-person requests have set rates per page. These fees help maintain the records system in Washington County.

Standard fees in Washington County include:

• Recording first page: $13.00 to $16.00
• Each additional page: $3.00
• Plain copies: $1.00 per page
• Certified copies: $3.00 to $5.00 per document
• Marriage license: $76.00 to $78.00

Fees can change without notice. Call the Probate Court at (251) 847-2201 or email info@washprobate.com to confirm current rates. Washington County accepts cash, checks, and credit cards at the office window.

Related Records in Washington County

Other offices in Washington County keep records that may help your search. The Circuit Clerk has court files including civil suits and divorces. The Sheriff's Office maintains arrest records. The Tax Assessor keeps property tax rolls with owner names. Each source adds to the picture when searching for someone in Washington County.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency runs criminal background checks statewide. The fee is $25 with fingerprints on SBI Form 46. Results show arrests and court outcomes from all Alabama counties including Washington County.

The Alabama Department of Public Health issues vital records certificates. They have birth, death, marriage, and divorce records. Birth records are restricted for 125 years. Death records become public 25 years after death. Marriage and divorce certificates are available to anyone and help verify identity in Washington County.

The Alabama Sex Offender Registry is free to search. Look up offenders by name, address, or radius in Washington County.

Cities in Washington County

Washington County has a few small towns. None meet the 50,000 population threshold for a separate page. The Probate Court in Chatom serves all of Washington County. You can find people in any of these communities using Washington County records.

Towns in Washington County include Chatom (the county seat), Millry, McIntosh, and Fruitdale. All use the Washington County Probate Court for property records and marriage licenses. Court cases go through the 1st Judicial Circuit.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Washington County. If you cannot find the person in Washington County records, try the neighboring areas. People move and their records may be in a different county.