Henry County Court and Property Records

Henry County public records are available to all who request them. McDonough serves as the county seat. The Georgia Open Records Act applies to all Henry County agencies. You can inspect and copy government documents. This includes court filings, property records, and vital certificates. The process is open and straightforward.

Henry County Court Records

The Clerk of Superior Court in McDonough maintains court records. This office handles all Superior Court filings. You can search civil and criminal cases. Real estate records are filed here too. This includes deeds, mortgages, and liens. The office is at the courthouse in McDonough.

You can search records in person. The clerk also accepts mail requests. Some records are on the GSCCCA portal. This lets you search from home. You need an account to access details. Fees apply for document copies.

State Court and Magistrate Court serve Henry County. State Court handles misdemeanors and civil cases. Magistrate Court does small claims and warrants. Each has its own records office. Contact them for specific documents. All courts follow O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70.

Probate Court manages vital records and estates. You can get birth and death certificates. Marriage licenses are also available. The probate office is in McDonough. Bring photo ID for all requests. Some records have access limits.

Henry County Property Tax Records

The Tax Commissioner maintains property records. The office is in McDonough. You can look up assessments and tax bills. Payment history is available. The office also handles vehicle tags. You can visit Monday through Friday.

The Tax Assessor values Henry County property. You can review your assessment card. It shows property details and sales history. Appeals must be filed on time. The assessor's office is open to the public. You can inspect records at no cost.

Real estate documents are filed with the Superior Court Clerk. You can search deeds and mortgages. The GSCCCA system covers Henry County. You can search online anytime. This is useful for title research. Subscriptions are available.

Henry County Sheriff Records

The Henry County Sheriff's Office maintains incident reports. You can request these in McDonough. The records division is open weekdays. Some reports may be restricted. Active cases are exempt under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72. The sheriff must explain any denial.

McDonough Police Department serves the city. They handle incident reports and accident records. You can request copies at the police station. Some records are available online. Call ahead for hours and fees. Bring ID when picking up documents.

Henry County Vital Records

Probate Court handles vital records in Henry County. The office is in McDonough. You can request birth and death certificates. Bring valid photo ID. Immediate family can get these records. Fees depend on the 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 begin in 1952. The first copy costs $25.

DPH Vital Records is in Atlanta. You can contact them by phone. Forms are on their website. Some requests need notarization. Processing takes several days. The state follows Georgia open records laws.

State Databases for Henry County

The GSCCCA provides online record access. Henry County real estate records are included. You can search deeds and liens. UCC filings are available. Monthly plans start at $14.95.

The Secretary of State has business records. You can search Henry County businesses. Entity lookups are free. Professional licenses are also searchable.

The Governor's Open Records Portal is for state records. Local Henry County offices are separate. The portal helps with state agency requests. You can submit online.

For legal help, see the Attorney General's website. The Open Records Act text is available.

Requesting Records in Henry County

Contact the Henry County office that has your records. Each agency has an Open Records Officer. Find them on the county website. Written requests work best. They document your ask.

Agencies must respond in three business days. This is the law per O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. They can extend with good cause. But they must tell you why. Denials must cite the specific exemption.

Fees are set by state law. Copies are ten cents per page. Search time is free for fifteen minutes. Then you pay staff rates. Large requests may need prepayment. Ask for an estimate.

Nearby County Records

Henry County is south of Atlanta. Neighboring counties include: