| Court Name |
Washington County Clerk of Court |
Court Address
|
1293 Jackson Ave Chipley, Florida 32428
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-850-638-6289 Fax +1-850-638-6288 Email customerservice@washingtonclerk.com
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| Court Website |
https://www.washingtonclerk.com/ |
| Local Rules |
https://www.washingtonclerk.com/court-information/probate/ |
| Court Forms |
https://www.washingtonclerk.com/court-information/probate/ |
| Court Fees |
Probate filing costs in Washington County vary by case type and filing. The court maintains the current fee schedule through the official links above. |
| Hours Open |
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Summary of Services |
Florida law gives the court discretion over bonding a personal representative in Washington County. A will may waive the requirement, but the court can still order a bond sized to the personal property and anticipated income. |
| Court History |
Florida uses the Circuit Court for probate rather than a separate court. The court serving Washington County hears estate administration and guardianship cases. Washington County Clerk of Court, located in Chipley, handles probate administration for Washington County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Washington County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
If an estate in Washington County involves missing or unknown heirs, those heirs usually must be found before the estate can close. We can refer you to licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches for attorneys and personal representatives. Need a probate bond for a matter in Washington County? We write executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Florida, and most can be quoted and issued the same day. Apply online to get started. |