Washington County White Pages
Washington County White Pages searches draw from public records held by the county and state of Minnesota. With a population around 270,000, Washington County is one of the fastest growing counties in the Twin Cities metro area. You can look up court records, property ownership, warrants, and jail data using free online tools or by visiting county offices in Stillwater. The county seat sits in Stillwater along the St. Croix River, where the Washington County Government Center houses the main offices that manage these records. A white pages search here covers Woodbury, Cottage Grove, Oakdale, and other east metro communities.
Washington County Overview
Washington County White Pages Court Search
Court records are the first place to check for most Washington County White Pages searches. The Washington County District Court is part of the 10th Judicial District and handles civil, criminal, family, and probate cases for the entire county. The courthouse is in Stillwater at the Washington County Government Center.
You can search Washington County court records for free through Minnesota Court Records Online. The tool lets you look up cases by name, case number, citation, or attorney. Set the county filter to Washington for local results. Each result shows party names, case type, status, hearing dates, and docket entries. Documents filed after July 1, 2015 can be viewed and downloaded at no charge. For older files or certified copies, call the Court Administrator at the Washington County Courthouse. Some case types have limits on public access. Domestic abuse, harassment, and certain juvenile matters do not show up in online results.
The Washington County District Court page at mncourts.gov has contact info, hours, and directions.
This is the Washington County District Court page on the Minnesota Judicial Branch site, showing location and contact details.
Note: Domestic abuse and harassment cases do not appear in online court searches per federal privacy restrictions.
Washington County Property Records
Property records connect names to addresses. The Washington County Assessor runs an online property search at washington.minnesotaassessors.com. This tool is hosted by Vanguard Appraisals and holds data on every parcel in the county. You can search by house number, street name, parcel number, or lot and block info. Results show owner names, assessed values, property class, lot size, and building details. Photos are available for many parcels too.
When you search by address, type the house number and start of the street name. The system suggests matches after three characters. Click a result to see the full property profile with tax info and sales history. The search form also supports wildcard lookups if you only have part of a parcel number. Enter a percent sign before or after the digits to match partial numbers. All property data comes from the Washington County Assessor's Office at the Government Center in Stillwater. Basic searches are free. The office phone number is (651) 430-6175 if you need help with a search or want to request data in person.
Washington County also has an online tax payment portal for property taxes. Tax statements go out in March each year, with the first half due in May and the second half in October.
Washington County White Pages Warrant Search
The Washington County Sheriff's Office keeps a public list of active warrants. You can search it at co.washington.mn.us. Type in a name to see if there are any open warrants. The results show the person's name, date of birth, charges, warrant type, and issue date. Bench warrants get issued when someone misses a court date. Arrest warrants stem from new criminal charges filed by a prosecutor.
Warrants in Minnesota do not expire on their own. They stay active until the person is found, the court pulls the warrant back, or the case gets resolved some other way. The Sheriff's Office handles warrant service for all of Washington County. If you have questions about a specific warrant, contact the Sheriff's Office. The warrant list updates on a regular basis but is not real time, so there may be a short lag between when a warrant is issued and when it shows up online.
The Washington County warrant search page on the county site lets you look up active warrants by name.
Criminal Records in Washington County
For criminal background data beyond what court records show, use the BCA Criminal History Search. This statewide tool pulls from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension database and covers Washington County along with the rest of the state. Enter a first and last name. Date of birth is helpful but not needed. The search is free.
Keep in mind that the BCA search is not the same as a formal background check. Two people can share the same name, so always verify results with other details before making any assumptions. If you need an official check for a job or housing application, you have to go through the BCA's formal process or use a licensed background check service. The BCA site makes this clear on the search page. For Washington County White Pages purposes, the free tool works well as a starting point.
The DOC Offender Search is another free tool. It shows people under Minnesota Department of Corrections supervision, including those on probation or parole.
Washington County Public Data Access
Minnesota law gives everyone the right to see government data. Under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, most records held by Washington County are public. You do not have to say who you are or explain why you want the records. The law applies to all county departments, from the court to the assessor to the sheriff.
Washington County departments that hold records useful for white pages searches include the District Court, the Assessor's Office, the Recorder's Office, and the Sheriff's Office. Each one has its own process for handling requests, but they all follow the same state law. Copies of records usually cost a small fee per page. Viewing records in person or through online portals is typically free. The Washington County Government Center is at 14949 62nd Street North in Stillwater. The main county phone line is (651) 430-6000. Service centers in Cottage Grove and Forest Lake also handle some county business.
How to Search Washington County White Pages
Start with what you know. A name, an address, or a case number will get you going.
For name searches, check court records first through MCRO with the county set to Washington. That shows case history in the county and statewide. Then search the property records at washington.minnesotaassessors.com to see if the person owns property in the area. Run a BCA criminal history check for statewide criminal data. If you need birth or death records, the Minnesota Department of Health handles vital records at the state level.
If you have an address but no name, use the property search in reverse. Enter the address and see who owns that parcel. From there you can cross-check the owner against court records and other databases. Washington County property data updates during the annual assessment cycle, so the owner on record should be current or close to it.
- Court records: free via MCRO
- Property records: free at washington.minnesotaassessors.com
- Criminal history: free via BCA
- Warrants: free on county site
- Vital records: fees per copy via MDH
Washington County White Pages Resources
The Washington County Government Center in Stillwater is the main hub for county offices. The courthouse, assessor, recorder, and other departments all work from this location or nearby buildings. You need to pass through security when you enter the courthouse, so bring a photo ID.
Washington County also runs service centers outside of Stillwater. The Cottage Grove location and the Forest Lake location handle property tax payments, license services, and some records requests. These satellite offices can save you a trip to Stillwater if you live in the south or north end of the county. Check the county website for current hours at each location.
Washington County offers online tools and in-person offices for public records access across the county.
| Office | Washington County Government Center |
|---|---|
| Address | 14949 62nd Street North Stillwater, MN 55082 |
| Phone | (651) 430-6000 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Cities in Washington County
Washington County spans the east side of the Twin Cities metro. All cities here use the Washington County District Court and county-level property and tax records for white pages searches.
Nearby Counties
These counties sit near Washington County. If the person you are searching for lives outside this area, check the neighboring county pages for their local resources.