Walton County Government Records

Walton County public records are open for inspection under Georgia law. Monroe 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.

Walton County Court Records

The Clerk of Superior Court in Monroe 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 Walton 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 Walton 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 Monroe. 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.

Walton County Property and Tax Records

The Tax Commissioner manages property tax records. The office is in Monroe. 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 Walton 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 Walton County. Online searches are available. This is useful for investors. Fees apply for copies.

Walton County Law Enforcement Records

The Walton County Sheriff's Office provides incident reports. You can request these in Monroe. 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.

Monroe 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.

Loganville and Social Circle 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.

Walton County Birth and Death Certificates

Vital records go through Probate Court. The office is in Monroe. 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 Walton County

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority covers Walton 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 Walton County businesses. Lookups are free. Professional licenses are also searchable.

The Governor's Office Open Records Portal handles state agency requests. Local Walton 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.

Walton County Records Request Process

Submit your request to the Walton 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

Walton County is east of Atlanta. Neighboring counties include: