Washington County Phone Directory

The Washington County phone directory provides contact numbers for government departments, the sheriff, and public services across one of the east metro's key counties. Washington County has a population of about 267,000 and its county seat is Stillwater. The main county address is 14949 62nd Street North, Stillwater, MN 55082. From property records to community corrections, this page lists the direct phone numbers you need to reach the right office. Most departments are open Monday through Friday during standard business hours.

Washington County Departments Phone Directory

Washington County keeps a full staff directory that covers every department. The Administration office takes calls at 651-430-6001. Accounting and Finance is at 651-430-6030. These two offices handle the day-to-day business of running the county. All are based at the main campus in Stillwater at 14949 62nd Street North.

The county phone directory spreads across more than a dozen departments. Community Corrections takes calls at 651-430-6900. Community Services is at 651-430-6455. The County Attorney can be reached at 651-430-6115. Human Resources takes calls at 651-430-6081. Information Technology handles tech issues at 651-430-6411. The Library system is at 651-275-8500. Property Records and Taxpayer Services answers at 651-430-6175.

Public Health and Environment is at 651-430-6655. Public Works and Parks share a number at 651-430-4300. Each of these offices is staffed during regular business hours. Some may have extended hours for specific services. The Washington County staff directory has the complete list.

The online directory lets you search by name or department to find the right person to call.

• Administration: 651-430-6001
• County Attorney: 651-430-6115
• Community Corrections: 651-430-6900
• Library: 651-275-8500
• Property Records: 651-430-6175
• Public Health: 651-430-6655
• Public Works: 651-430-4300

Washington County Sheriff Phone Numbers

The Washington County Sheriff's Office main line is 651-430-7600. The office handles law enforcement, jail operations, crime prevention, warrant searches, and medication drop-offs. The 911 Communication Center can be reached at 651-439-9381 if you need to confirm that a call from a deputy or officer is real.

The sheriff's office has posted scam alerts for residents. They warn that law enforcement will never call to ask for payment on outstanding warrants, demand unpaid taxes to the IRS, or request personal financial information. Officers do not ask for payment by gift cards or prepaid cards. They also will not ask for your Social Security number by phone. Real calls from law enforcement are typically about ongoing cases you already know about or for gathering information on specific matters.

For records and data requests from the Washington County Sheriff, the process follows the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. You can inspect public data for free. Copies may cost a fee based on the actual cost of producing them. Under state law, you do not have to show ID or give a reason for your request. The Washington County Sheriff's Office page has more details on services and contacts.

The sheriff's page includes links for jail information, crime prevention tips, and warrant lookup tools.

Phone Directory for Data Requests

Washington County data requests are covered by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13. This is the state's Government Data Practices Act. It says all government data is public unless a specific law classifies it as private or confidential. Any person can ask to see public data. You do not need to be a county resident.

To make a request, you can call the Administration office at 651-430-6001 or reach the department that holds the data you want. Each department in the Washington County phone directory handles its own records. The County Attorney at 651-430-6115 handles legal records. Community Corrections at 651-430-6900 has its own case files. Property Records at 651-430-6175 handles land and tax data. All copy fees must follow the rules in Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03, which caps black-and-white copies at 25 cents per page for 100 or fewer pages.

If a department denies your request, they must cite the specific law that blocks access. You can challenge the decision by contacting the Data Practices Compliance Official for the county. You can also file a complaint with the state's Information Policy Analysis Division at 651-296-6733.

Property Records and Court Contacts

Property Records and Taxpayer Services in Washington County takes calls at 651-430-6175. The office handles property searches, tax information, recorded documents, and assessments. Most property data is public and can be searched online or by calling the office. Staff at this office can help with parcel lookups, tax payment questions, and recording fees.

Washington County is in the 10th Judicial District. Court records can be searched at Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO). The system lets you search by party name, case number, attorney, or citation number. Uncertified copies of court documents are free. Certified copies cost $14 each. For records filed before July 2015, access may be limited and you should call local court administration.

The State Law Library at 25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155 has free public access terminals where you can search all Minnesota court records through MNPAC. Self-Help Centers at Minnesota courthouses can assist if you have trouble finding what you need.

State Phone Directory for Washington County

Washington County residents can use several state-level phone directories. The Minnesota State Employee White Pages covers every state agency and lets you search by name or department. The Attorney General consumer assistance line is 651-296-3353 from the Twin Cities or 1-800-657-3787 statewide. The Governor's Office is at 651-201-3400.

The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension runs background checks at 651-793-2400. The BCA main line is 651-793-7000. The sex offender registry is at 651-793-1870. The Department of Public Safety is at 651-201-7000. Driver and Vehicle Services takes driver calls at 651-297-3298 and vehicle calls at 651-297-2126. The Department of Revenue main line is 651-556-3000, with property tax questions at 651-556-3769 and income tax at 651-296-3781.

The Who Represents Me tool from the Minnesota Legislature lets you look up your state and federal representatives by address. The House general contact is 651-296-2146 and the Senate is at 651-296-0504. These resources help Washington County residents connect with state officials who can address policy questions and constituent needs beyond what county offices handle.

Cities in Washington County

Washington County includes several east metro cities. The county phone directory numbers above cover all county-level services for these communities.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Washington County. Double check your address to make sure you call the correct county phone directory.