Washington County, GA Public Records

Superior Court
PO Box 231
Sandersville, GA 31082 https://www.gsccca.org/clerks/clerk-r
Hours: 9AM-5PM EST
P: 478-552-3186
F: 478-553-9969
Couriers: 132 W Haynes St
Sandersville, GA 31082
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil over $15,000, Juvenile, Domestic Relations, Family
Restricted Records: No juvenile, adoption, sexual, mental health or expunged records released
As a courtesy, this court may do single name searches and ask for a small fee.
State Court
PO Box 231
Sandersville, GA 31082 https://www.gsccca.org/clerks/clerk-r
Hours: 9AM-5PM EST
P: 478-552-3186
F: 478-553-9969
Couriers: 132 W Haynes St
Sandersville, GA 31082
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil, Evictions, Traffic
Restricted Records: No juvenile, adoption, sexual, mental health or expunged records released
As a courtesy, this court may do single name searches and ask for a small fee.
Magistrate Court
PO Box 1053
Sandersville, GA 31082 http://washingtoncountyga.gov/departm
Hours: 9AM-5PM EST
P: 478-552-3591
F: 478-552-4010
Couriers: 132 W Haynes St, Ste 110
Sandersville, GA 31082
Jurisdiction: Civil Actions under $15,000, Small Claims, Evictions, Ordinances
Court also has jurisdiction for bad checks, arrest warrants, preliminary hearings, and county ordinance violations.
Probate Court
PO Box 669
Sandersville, GA 31082 http://washingtoncountyga.gov/departm
Hours: 9AM-5PM EST
P: 478-552-3304
F: 478-640-0009
Couriers: 129 W Haynes St, #106
Sandersville, GA 31082
Jurisdiction: Probate, Estates, Marriage Licenses

Washington County, GA Vital Records

Contact the Washington County Office of the County Superior Court Clerk if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Washington County
County Superior Court Clerk
132 W Haynes St
Courthouse Sq
Sandersville, GA 31082 http://www.gaclerks.org/Association/C
9AM-5PM EST
Phone: 478-552-3186
Fax: 478-553-9969
Recorded Documents

Washington County Vital Certificates

If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.

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Washington County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 680.34 sq mi
Population (2009): 20,879
  • Females: 55.7%
  • White: 46.1%
  • Black/African American: 52.7%
  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 0.9%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 45.5%
Population Change (2000-2009): -297
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.5%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 2.4%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 23.4%
High School Graduates (2000): 68.3%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 10.5%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.65
Housing Units (2000): 8,327
Homeownership Rate (2000): 74%
Migration Flow to Washington County, GA from (2007-2008):

Washington County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $345,052
  • Construction: $16,597
  • Retail Trade: $23,436
  • Professional and Technical Services: $13,655
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $7,789
  • Retail Trade: $23,436
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $0
  • Manufacturing: $29,553
  • Farms: $-752
  • Government: $91,578
Employed (2000): 7,804
Unemployed (2000): 822
Unemployment Rate (2009): 13.1%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $26,669
Local Government Employment (2007): 1,314
Local Government Revenue (2007): $70,958 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $21,689 (thou. dol.)

Washington County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 263
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.6
Deaths (2007): 234
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.2
Infant Deaths (2007): 4
  • Per 1,000 population: 15.2

Washington County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 81
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 1
  • Forcible rape: 6
  • Robbery: 17
  • Aggravated Assault: 57
Property Crimes (2008): 692
  • Burglary: 213
  • Larceny-Theft: 451
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 28

Washington County Genealogy Records