Carroll County Government Records
Carroll County public records are open for inspection under Georgia law. Carrollton is the county seat. You can access court filings, property deeds, and vital records. The Georgia Open Records Act protects your right to these documents. Requests can be made to any county agency. You do not need to be a resident.
Carroll County Court Records
The Clerk of Superior Court in Carrollton maintains court records. This office handles civil and criminal cases. Real estate records are filed here. You can search deeds, mortgages, and liens. The office is in the courthouse. You can visit in person.
The GSCCCA portal covers Carroll County. You can search real estate records online. This includes UCC filings. Subscriptions are available. You can also pay per search. This helps with property research.
State Court and Magistrate Court also serve Carroll County. State Court handles misdemeanors and traffic cases. It deals with civil matters under $25,000. Magistrate Court does small claims and preliminary hearings. Each court keeps separate records. Contact them directly for access.
Probate Court is in Carrollton. This court manages vital records and estates. You can get birth and death certificates. Marriage licenses are issued here. The court follows O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. Some records have privacy protections.
Carroll County Property and Tax Records
The Tax Commissioner manages property tax records. The office is in Carrollton. You can search assessments and tax bills. Payment history is available. The commissioner also handles vehicle registration. You can visit during business hours.
The Tax Assessor values all Carroll County property. You can review your property card. It shows land size and building details. Sales history is included. Appeals must be filed by the deadline. The assessor's office is open to the public.
Real estate records are filed with the Superior Court Clerk. You can search by name or property. The GSCCCA system covers Carroll County. Online searches are available. This is useful for investors. Fees apply for copies.
Carroll County Law Enforcement Records
The Carroll County Sheriff's Office provides incident reports. You can request these in Carrollton. The records division is open weekdays. Some reports may be restricted. Pending investigations are exempt. The sheriff must cite O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72.
Carrollton Police Department serves the city. They maintain accident reports and incident logs. You can request copies at the police station. Some records are online. Call ahead for procedures. Bring photo ID for pickup.
Villa Rica and Temple have their own police departments. Each maintains separate records. You can request reports from the relevant agency. Contact them directly. They follow the same open records laws.
Carroll County Birth and Death Certificates
Vital records go through Probate Court. The office is in Carrollton. You need valid photo ID. Immediate family can get birth certificates. Death certificates have fewer limits. Fees vary by document type.
The state Department of Public Health also has records. You can order online or by mail. Births and deaths from 1919 are on file. Marriage verifications start in 1952. Divorce verifications also start in 1952. State fees are $25 for the first copy.
DPH is in Atlanta. Contact them by phone or online. Forms are on their website. Some orders need notarization. Processing takes several days. The state follows Georgia law.
State Resources for Carroll County
The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority covers Carroll County. You can search real estate records. UCC filings are available. The FANS system provides free alerts.
The Secretary of State has business entity records. You can search Carroll County businesses. Lookups are free. Professional licenses are also searchable.
The Governor's Office Open Records Portal handles state agency requests. Local Carroll County offices are separate. The portal is for state records only.
For help, contact the Attorney General's Office. The Open Records Act is online.
Carroll County Records Request Process
Submit your request to the Carroll County agency. Each office has an Open Records Officer. Find contact info on the county website. Written requests are recommended. They provide documentation.
Agencies must respond within three business days. This is required by O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. Extensions are allowed with cause. They must explain delays. Denials must cite the specific exemption.
Fees follow state guidelines. Copies are ten cents per page. Search time is free for fifteen minutes. Then you pay hourly rates. Large requests may need a deposit. Get an estimate first.
Nearby County Public Records
Carroll County is west of Atlanta. Neighboring counties include: