Washington, VT Public Records
Washington is a town in Orange County, Vermont, with an estimated population of 1,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 39.0 square miles of land. That is up about 31 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates and land records start at the Washington Town Clerk (2895 VT Route 110, Washington, VT 05675). Criminal and small-claims cases from Washington are generally heard at the Vermont Superior Court, Orange Unit – Criminal Division.
📍 Washington Record Offices & Courts
Town Clerk
Washington Town Clerk
2895 VT Route 110, Washington, VT 05675
Hours: M, T, W 8am - 4pm
Superior Court – Criminal Division
Vermont Superior Court, Orange Unit – Criminal Division
5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training.
Superior Court – Civil Division
Vermont Superior Court, Orange Unit – Civil Division
5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training.
Superior Court – Family Division
Vermont Superior Court, Orange Unit – Family Division
5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training.
Superior Court – Probate Division
Vermont Superior Court, Orange Unit – Probate Division
5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training.
Land Records (Town Clerk)
Washington Town Clerk
2895 VT Route 110, Washington, VT 05675
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Washington, VT
Criminal case records for Washington are kept by the Vermont Judiciary. Misdemeanors and arraignments are generally handled by the local trial court, and felonies by the Superior Court. Many court records are public and can be viewed or copied at the clerk's office.
⚖️ Where to get criminal records for Washington
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Orange Unit – Criminal Division5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038(802) 685-4610Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| State court system | Vermont Judiciary |
🔍 Background Check in Washington, VT
A people search for Washington pulls together public records such as court cases, property records and address history. It is for personal use only: under the FCRA it may not be used to screen tenants, employees, or for credit or insurance decisions. The official record sources for Washington are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Washington
| Town Clerk | Washington Town Clerk2895 VT Route 110, Washington, VT 05675(802) 883-2218Hours: M, T, W 8am - 4pm Source: outside.vermont.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Orange Unit – Criminal Division5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038(802) 685-4610Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Civil Division | Vermont Superior Court, Orange Unit – Civil Division5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038(802) 685-4610Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Family Division | Vermont Superior Court, Orange Unit – Family Division5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038(802) 685-4610Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Vermont Sex Offender Registry (Vermont Crime Information Center) Source: vcic.vermont.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in Washington, VT
Arrest and booking records for Washington are created by the arresting agency — usually the local police department or the Vermont State Police. Once someone is charged, the case becomes a court record at the court that handles criminal cases for the area.
📋 Where to get arrest records for Washington
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Orange Unit – Criminal Division5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038(802) 685-4610Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| State court system | Vermont Judiciary |
🏛️ Court Records in Washington, VT
Court records for Washington include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Washington, with addresses from the official Vermont Judiciary directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Washington
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Orange Unit – Criminal Division5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038(802) 685-4610Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Civil Division | Vermont Superior Court, Orange Unit – Civil Division5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038(802) 685-4610Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Family Division | Vermont Superior Court, Orange Unit – Family Division5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038(802) 685-4610Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Probate Division | Vermont Superior Court, Orange Unit – Probate Division5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038(802) 685-4610Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| State court system | Vermont Judiciary |
🏠 Property Records in Washington, VT
Vermont has no county registries of deeds: land records are kept by the town or city clerk. Property tax assessments are kept by the local assessor's office at the town or city hall.
🏠 Where to get property records for Washington
| Land Records (Town Clerk) | Washington Town Clerk2895 VT Route 110, Washington, VT 05675(802) 883-2218 Source: outside.vermont.gov ↗ |
| Town Clerk | Washington Town Clerk2895 VT Route 110, Washington, VT 05675(802) 883-2218Hours: M, T, W 8am - 4pm Source: outside.vermont.gov ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Washington, VT
In Vermont, certified birth and death certificates can be ordered from any town or city clerk, and the town clerk also keeps marriage and civil union records filed in the town. Statewide records can also be ordered from the Vermont Department of Health - Vital Records.
📜 Where to get vital records for Washington
| Town Clerk | Washington Town Clerk2895 VT Route 110, Washington, VT 05675(802) 883-2218Hours: M, T, W 8am - 4pm Source: outside.vermont.gov ↗ |
| State vital records office | Vermont Department of Health - Vital Records280 State Drive, Waterbury, VT 05671 Source: healthvermont.gov ↗ |
🔒 Sex Offender Registry in Washington, VT
The official sex offender registry for Washington is maintained by the state. Search it directly — it is free and updated by law enforcement. Registry information may not be used to threaten, intimidate or harass anyone.
🔒 Where to get sex offender registry for Washington
| Official registry | Vermont Sex Offender Registry (Vermont Crime Information Center) Source: vcic.vermont.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Washington, VT
Divorce cases are heard in the Family Division of the Vermont Superior Court in each county. The full divorce case file is kept by that court; a divorce certificate (a short summary record) can be requested from the Vermont Department of Health - Vital Records.
📄 Where to get divorce records for Washington
| Superior Court – Family Division | Vermont Superior Court, Orange Unit – Family Division5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038(802) 685-4610Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| State vital records office | Vermont Department of Health - Vital Records280 State Drive, Waterbury, VT 05671 Source: healthvermont.gov ↗ |