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Washington County, Ohio public records

In Washington County, deeds are recorded by the Washington County Recorder; property values come from the Washington County Auditor; court files are split between the Washington County Clerk of Courts, Legal Division and the Washington County Court of Common Pleas.

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  1. Where to get each record
  2. Deeds and land records
  3. Property values, owners and tax bills
  4. Court records: which clerk keeps which case
  5. Marriage records
  6. Divorce records
  7. Birth certificates
  8. Death certificates
  9. Probate records and wills
  10. Historical records
  11. Good to know about Washington County records
  12. Office addresses, phones and hours
  13. Records that are not online: public records requests
  14. Questions people ask
  15. Official copies vs look-alike sites
  16. Sources

Where to get each record

RecordOfficeSearch onlineFee
Deeds and land recordsWashington County Recorder2Search deeds2$2.00 per page (copies made by the public); $2.00 for assisted copies3
Property values and ownersWashington County Auditor4Property search5—
Property tax billsWashington County Treasurer6——
Court casesWashington County Clerk of Courts, Legal Division7
Washington County Court of Common Pleas, Probate Division8		Washington County Court of Common Pleas, General & Domestic Relations Divisions7Photocopy $.10 per page; certified copy $2.00 per page9
Marriage recordsWashington County Court of Common Pleas, Probate Division8—Certified copy fee: $210
Divorce recordsWashington County Clerk of Courts, Legal Division7—Certified copy fee: $2.00 per page9
Birth certificatesWashington County Health Department, Vital Statistics12—$25.00 each11
Death certificatesWashington County Health Department, Vital Statistics12—$25.00 each11
Probate and willsWashington County Court of Common Pleas, Probate Division8——
Business names (DBA)Statewide: Trade names and fictitious names registered with the Ohio Secretary of State (no county DBA filing)13——

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Washington County are recorded by the Washington County Recorder.2

Copy fee
$2.00 per page (copies made by the public); $2.00 for assisted copies3
How to order
Call the department or use the county public records request12

How deeds work in Ohio

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Washington County Auditor sets property values4; the Washington County Treasurer bills and collects the tax6.

Parcel map (GIS)
Tax Map Office GIS and plat maps14

How property tax works in Ohio

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
Washington County Court of Common Pleas, General & Domestic Relations DivisionsCivil, domestic and felony criminal records7Washington County Clerk of Courts, Legal Divisioncveaccess.washingtongov.org/…7
Marietta Municipal CourtListed under Washington on the Supreme Court of Ohio directory15——
Washington County Court of Common Pleas, Probate DivisionEstates, guardianships, trusts, adoptions, commitments, wrongful death, minor settlements, name changes, marriage licenses8Washington County Court of Common Pleas, Probate Division—
Fees
Photocopy $.10 per page; certified copy $2.00 per page9

Criminal records and background checks

How Ohio courts keep their files

Marriage records

Kept by the Washington County Court of Common Pleas, Probate Division.8

Certified copy fee
$210
Years
1789 to present10

Ohio marriage records, statewide

Divorce records

Kept by the Washington County Clerk of Courts, Legal Division.7

Filing fee
$330.00, as of 4/11/20259
Certified copy fee
$2.00 per page9

Ohio divorce records: decree or state record

Birth certificates

Kept by the Washington County Health Department, Vital Statistics.12

Fee
$25.00 each11
How to order
In person, or online with the county request form11
Older
1867 to 1908 at Probate Court; certified copy $510
ID note
ID normally not required11

Ordering an Ohio birth certificate

Death certificates

Kept by the Washington County Health Department, Vital Statistics.12

Fee
$25.00 each11
Older
1867 to 1908 at Probate Court; certified copy $510

Ordering an Ohio death certificate

Probate records and wills

Kept by the Washington County Court of Common Pleas, Probate Division.8

Years
1789 to present10
Closed
Mental illness and adoption records are closed10
Payment
No personal checks; 3% card charge, $1.00 minimum10

Finding a will or probate case in Ohio

Historical records

Maps
Historical property maps from the 1880s14
Old county records
drive.google.com/…4
Genealogy
Vital Statistics offers limited searches11

Good to know about Washington County records

  • Probate estate and marriage records from 178910
  • Clerk also clerks the 4th District Court of Appeals for the county7
  • Tax Map Office is a first stop for land research14

Office addresses, phones and hours

Washington County Recorder

Address
205 Putnam Street, Marietta, OH 457502
Mail
205 Putnam St., Courthouse, Marietta, Ohio 457503
Phone
(740) 373-6623 Ext. 2223 or 22252
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, except legal holidays2

Washington County Auditor

Address
205 Putnam St., Marietta, OH 457505
Phone
(740) 373-6623 (Real Estate); also (740) 760-87105
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm5

Washington County Treasurer

Address
205 Putnam Street, Marietta, OH 457506
Phone
(740) 373-6623, option 3 then 26
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, except legal holidays6

Washington County Clerk of Courts, Legal Division

Address
205 Putnam Street, Marietta, OH 457507
Phone
(740) 373-6623 ext. 25037
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; closed legal holidays7

Washington County Clerk of Courts, Legal Division

Address
205 Putnam Street, Marietta, OH 457507
Phone
(740) 373-6623 ext. 25037
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; closed legal holidays7

Washington County Clerk of Courts, Legal Division

Address
205 Putnam Street, Marietta, OH 457507
Phone
(740) 373-6623 ext. 25037
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; closed legal holidays7

Washington County Court of Common Pleas, Probate Division

Address
Courthouse Annex, 205 Putnam Street, Marietta, OH 4575010
Phone
(740) 373-6623 ext. 241310
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; closed for lunch 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm10

Washington County Health Department, Vital Statistics

Address
340 Muskingum Drive, Suite B, Marietta, Ohio 4575011
Phone
740-374-2782;330611

Washington County Sheriff

Washington County Board of Elections

Washington County Tax Map Office

Address
Washington County Courthouse, 205 Putnam Street, Marietta, OH 4575014
Phone
(740) 373-6623, Ext. 2161 or Ext. 216214

Records that are not online: public records requests

Where to send it
Clerk, Washington County Commissioners, 223 Putnam St, Marietta, Ohio 45750; (740) 373-662312
Fees
Reasonable copy fees; no charge for on-site review or electronic transmission12

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

How do I get a copy of a deed in Washington County?

The Washington County Recorder keeps deed records. To order copies: Call the department or use the county public records request. Plain copies: $2.00 per page (copies made by the public); $2.00 for assisted copies.2123

How much is a birth certificate in Washington County?

$25.00 each.11

How do I look up who owns a property in Washington County?

Use the property search of the Washington County Auditor: auditorwashingtoncountyohio.gov/Search5

Official copies vs look-alike sites

A certified copy comes only from the office that holds the record; reports and "research copies" sold by commercial sites are not issued by any Washington County office. How to tell an official record source from a paid look-alike.

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Sources

Every fact above links to the official page it comes from. Fees and rules change, so check the office's own page before you pay or travel.

  1. Government Units List 2026US Census Bureauchecked November 4, 2026
  2. Recorder | Washington County, OH - Official WebsiteWashington County, OHchecked November 7, 2026
  3. Frequently Asked Questions - RecorderWashington County, OHchecked November 7, 2026
  4. Your Government | Washington County, OH - Official WebsiteWashington County, OHchecked November 7, 2026
  5. Home - County Auditor, Washington County, OhioWashington County Auditorchecked November 7, 2026
  6. Treasurer | Washington County, OH - Official WebsiteWashington County, OHchecked November 7, 2026
  7. Clerk of Courts | Washington County, OH - Official WebsiteWashington County, OHchecked November 7, 2026
  8. Washington County Court of Common Pleas Probate Division | Washington County, OH - Official WebsiteWashington County, OHchecked November 7, 2026
  9. Fees | Washington County, OH - Official WebsiteWashington County, OHchecked November 7, 2026
  10. Probate Court Records | Washington County, OH - Official WebsiteWashington County, OHchecked November 7, 2026
  11. Birth and Death Records | Washington County, OH - Official WebsiteWashington County, OHchecked November 7, 2026
  12. Public Records Request | Washington County, OH - Official WebsiteWashington County, OHchecked November 7, 2026
  13. Ohio Revised Code 1329.01 – Trade name registrationOhio Legislative Service Commission (codes.ohio.gov)checked November 4, 2026
  14. Tax Map | Washington County, OH - Official WebsiteWashington County, OHchecked November 7, 2026
  15. Note: Live site unreachable Nov. 4, 2026.Ohiochecked November 7, 2026
  16. Departments | Washington County, OH - Official WebsiteWashington County, OHchecked November 7, 2026
  17. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureauchecked November 4, 2026