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WASHINGTON COUNTY, FLORIDA CLERK OF COURT OFFICE

The Clerk of Court is an elected official established according to the Florida Constitution for the purpose of serving the citizens of each county as a public trustee. As Clerk, they serve as the keeper of court records, documenting the members of the community’s lives from birth to death. The Clerk’s office performs more than 1,000 different constitutional and statutory functions or duties, representing the broadest and most diverse mantle of responsibility of any locally elected official.

Contact the Clerk of Court:

Lora C. Bell – Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller

1293 Jackson Avenue
Chipley, FL 32428

Court Room:
1293 Jackson Avenue
Chipley, FL 32428

Mailing Address:
Post Office Box 647
Chipley, FL 32428

Phone: (850) 638-6289
Fax: (850) 638-6288

Email: [email protected]

Office Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8am to 4pm

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WASHINGTON COUNTY, FLORIDA COUNTY CLERK/RECORDER DATABASE

Duties of the County Clerk:

Serving as clerk, clerk of court, comptroller, and recorder for the county

Acts as Accountant and Auditor to the Board of County Commissioners

Employs skilled personnel and provides customer service, who assists the public with locating and receiving public records

Issues marriage licenses, administered all oaths and affirmations as well as processing and filing divorce records from the court

Maintains records regarding conveyance of land, foreclosures, and deed records

Files and maintains records regarding military discharges, both honorable and dishonorable

Issues passports and allows eFiling services

Maintains judicial court records, processes arrest records, and provides court calendars

Files and maintains vital statistics, including birth and death certificates for births and deaths in the county

Ensures records are preserved securely and in an archival manner and easily accessible to the public

Collects fines, fees, and charges due for either current or past obligations and record requests

Carries out elections for the county, including following procedures for registering voters, following procedures relating to the official ballot, and working with the executive committees of political parties in nomination

Provides information for jury service, and is responsible for choosing jury members

RECORDS SEARCH AND PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST

Public records are available through the Washington County Clerk’s Office. The clerk’s office offers 2 separate databases for the public to search. The first database is for official records, such as deeds, liens, mortgages, marriages, and etcetera. The second database is for judicial records.

For other records, a request can be made in person or by email. There is a downloadable request form.

Requests can be submitted to:

Public Record Liaison
1331 South Blvd, Ste. 400
Chipley, FL 32428

FAX: (850) 415-5152
EMAIL*: [email protected]

STATISTICS: CRIME, BIRTH, DEATH, PROPERTY, MARRIAGE, DIVORCE

Washington County Birth, Death Records
Births (2007): 283
Per 1,000 population: 12.4
Deaths (2007): 269
Per 1,000 population: 11.8
Infant Deaths (2007): 0
Per 1,000 population: 0

Washington County Criminal Records
Violent Crimes (2008): 49
Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 5
Robbery: 4
Aggravated Assault: 40

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2019: $657 (0.6%) Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2019: $504 (0.6%)

Never married: 34.5% Now married: 33.8% Separated: 5.1% Widowed: 7.9% Divorced: 18.7%

HOUSING
Total HU (Housing Units): 11,635 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU: 7,189 (61.8%)
Renter Occupied HU: 2,232 (19.2%)
Vacant Housing Units: 2,214 (19.0%)
Median Home Value: $135,494
Average Home Value: $171,046
Housing Affordability Index: 172

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