Washington County, NE Public Records

Washington County Court
1555 Colfax St
Blair, NE 68008 https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/cou
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 402-426-6833
F: 402-426-6840
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $53,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Probate, Juvenile, Family, Traffic, Ordinance
Restricted Records: No adoption records released
Probate records are on a separate index at this address. Probate fax is same as main fax number.
District Court
PO Box 431
Blair, NE 68008 http://www.co.washington.ne.us/court.
Hours: 8AM-N; 1PM-4:30PM CST
P: 402-426-6899
F: 402-426-6898
Couriers: 1555 Colfax
Blair, NE 68008
Jurisdiction: Felony, Some Misdemeanor, Civil Actions over $53,000
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental health records released
Although the District Court has concurrent jurisdiction with County Court, it primarily hears all felony criminal cases, equity cases, and civil cases involving more than $53,000.

Washington County, NE Vital Records

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

Washington County
Register of Deeds
1555 Colfax St, 1st Fl
Blair, NE 68008 http://www.co.washington.ne.us/deeds.
8AM-4:30PM CST
Phone: 402-426-6824
Fax: 402-426-6825
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): 390.49 sq mi
Population (2009): 19,718
  • Females: 49.6%
  • White: 97.6%
  • Black/African American: 0.9%
  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 2.1%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 95.7%
Population Change (2000-2009): 938
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.6%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 3.2%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 6.7%
High School Graduates (2000): 89.7%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 22.7%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.63
Housing Units (2000): 7,408
Homeownership Rate (2000): 77.2%
Migration Flow to Washington County, NE from (2007-2008):

Washington County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $441,638
  • Construction: $49,822
  • Retail Trade: $43,953
  • Professional and Technical Services: $10,053
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $12,408
  • Retail Trade: $43,953
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $3,785
  • Manufacturing: $88,769
  • Farms: $5,979
  • Government: $106,688
Employed (2000): 10,146
Unemployed (2000): 344
Unemployment Rate (2009): 4.5%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $37,113
Local Government Employment (2007): 1,473
Local Government Revenue (2007): $45,532 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $20,768 (thou. dol.)

Washington County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 219
  • Per 1,000 population: 11
Deaths (2007): 162
  • Per 1,000 population: 8.2
Infant Deaths (2007): 1
  • Per 1,000 population: 4.6

Washington County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 10
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 4
  • Robbery: 1
  • Aggravated Assault: 5
Property Crimes (2008): 218
  • Burglary: 29
  • Larceny-Theft: 169
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 20

Washington County Genealogy Records