Washington County, Kansas Records

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Washington County, Kansas Courthouse Records
Washington County, Kansas Census Records
Washington County, Kansas Vital Records
Washington County, Kansas Resources
Washington County, Kansas External Links

Washington County, Kansas (Map It) was created on February 20, 1857 (Organized on 1860) from Unorganized Territory. The county was named in honor of George Washington (1732-1799), first president of the United States...

Washington County is bordered by Jefferson County, Nebraska (north), Gage County, Nebraska (northeast), Marshall County (east), Riley County (southeast), Clay County (south), Cloud County (southwest), Republic County (west), Thayer County, Nebraska (northwest).

Washington County Cities and Towns include Washington, Hanover, Clifton, Linn, Greenleaf, Haddam, Morrowville, Barnes, Palmer, Mahaska, Vining, Hollenberg.

A Map of Washington County, Kansas contains detailed information about roads and boundaries, these maps may include rural communities, churches, and cemeteries.

Washington County, Kansas Courthouse Records

Washington County, Kansas Courthouse
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Washington County, KS Courthouse

The Washington County Courthouse is located in Washington, Kansas. Learn More About State of Kansas Court, Tax, Land and Probate Records.

The Clerk's Office DOES NOT DO RESEARCH. Most staff will assist people in finding the materials, but it is up to the individual to do the research.

The following dates indicates what vital, land, probate, and court records are in Washington county. The date listed for each record is usually the earliest registration filed. The date does not indicate that there are alot records for that year and does not mean that all such events were actually filed with the clerk.

  • Washington County Clerks Office has Birth Records from 1887-1911, Marriage Records from 1860 and Death Records from 1885-1911. The Register of Deeds shall have custody of and safely keep and preserve all the books, records, deeds, maps, papers and microphotographs deposited or kept in the office of the Register of Deeds. The Register of Deeds shall also record or cause to be recorded all deeds, mortgages, maps, instruments and writings authorized by law to be recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds and shall perform all other duties as are required by law.
  • Washington County Register of Deeds Office has Land Records from 1861. The Register of Deeds shall have custody of and safely keep and preserve all the books, records, deeds, maps, papers and microphotographs deposited or kept in the office of the Register of Deeds. The Register of Deeds shall also record or cause to be recorded all deeds, mortgages, maps, instruments and writings authorized by law to be recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds and shall perform all other duties as are required by law.
  • Washington County Clerk of District Court has Probate Records from 1861 and Court Records from 1872. The Clerk of Court is part of the Judicial Branch of local government and as such is required to maintain a record of all documents filed with the courts, keep a record of all court proceedings, and collect various fines and forfeitures ordered by the court and specified by statute.
  • Washington County Treasurers Office by Kansas State law is responsible for the tax billing, collection and distribution of tax money for the State, County, Cities and all other taxing entities that levy Ad Valorem and/or special assessment taxes. For the most part, tax records remain at the local level. Assessment and tax rolls are kept, permanently, by the County Treasurer's office.

Washington County, Kansas Census Records

Washington County, Kansas Vital Records

Washington County, Kansas Resources

Washington County, Kansas External Links

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