Search Union City Public Records

Union City is a small city of about 28,195 people in Fulton County, south of Atlanta near the border with Fayette County. The Union City residents directory draws from court files, property deeds, voter rolls, vital records, and open records requests through both city and county offices. Fulton County runs the main court system that covers Union City. But the city has its own clerk, police records division, and municipal court. Most public records for Union City residents sit in Fulton County databases. City-level files like police reports, code enforcement records, and municipal court cases go through Union City offices on Union Street. This page lays out where to look and how to get each type of record in Union City.

Union City Government Records

The City of Union City keeps its own set of public records through the city clerk and other departments. The main city office is at 5047 Union Street, Union City, GA 30291. You can call (770) 964-2288 or the alternate line at (770) 964-1441. For the city clerk, send email to cityclerk@unioncityga.gov. The City of Union City website lists departments, phone numbers, and links to city services. Start here if you need basic info about Union City records or want to find the right office for your request.

Union City uses the JustFOIA software for public records requests. This is an online tool that lets you file a new request or check on requests others have already made. The system tracks each request from start to finish, so you can see the status of your filing without having to call the clerk. Past requests that have been completed are also visible. That can save you time if someone already asked for the same data you need. You do not have to create an account to browse the finished ones, but you will need to fill out a form to submit a new request through the portal.

The Union City Police Department has a Records Division that handles police-related files during business hours. If you need an incident report, accident report, or other law enforcement record from Union City, the police records office is the place to go. You can reach the police department through the main city line. The Records Division can tell you what is available and what fees apply for copies of police documents in Union City.

The Union City Municipal Court processes traffic citations and misdemeanor violations within city limits. Cases heard in this court include city ordinance matters, traffic tickets, and minor criminal offenses. Records from the municipal court stay with the city. They do not always show up in the Fulton County court system or the state eAccess portal. If you are looking for a case that went through the Union City Municipal Court, contact the court clerk at city hall.

Union City Open Records Requests

Georgia's Open Records Act gives you the right to get public documents from the City of Union City. The law is found at O.C.G.A. Sections 50-18-70 through 50-18-74. It says the state has a "strong public policy in favor of open government." This applies to every office in Union City. You can ask for any city record that is not exempt under the law. Police reports, permit files, meeting minutes, code enforcement records, and budget documents are all fair game. The city clerk handles most of these requests.

To file a request, you can write to the city clerk at 5047 Union Street, Union City, GA 30291 or email cityclerk@unioncityga.gov. You can also use the JustFOIA portal on the city website. Be as specific as you can. Include dates, names, and document types in your request. Under O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-71, agencies must respond within three business days. The first 15 minutes of search time are free. After that, fees are based on the hourly rate of the lowest paid worker who can pull the files. Paper copies cost $0.10 per page. If the total goes over $500, the city may ask you to pay up front before they start the work.

Some records are off limits. O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-72 lists the exemptions. These include medical files, sealed court cases, active law enforcement investigation notes, and data with Social Security numbers. But the law says exemptions must be read in a narrow way. Most records in the Union City residents directory are open for anyone to look at and copy. If the city denies your request, you have the right to challenge that denial in court.

Fulton County Records for Union City

Union City sits inside Fulton County. The county holds a large share of the public records that cover this area. The Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court keeps court case files, property deeds, and land records for all of Fulton County, including Union City. The main clerk office is at 136 Pryor Street SW, Room C-155, Atlanta, GA 30303. You can call (404) 613-5313. There is also a south service center at 5600 Stonewall Tell Road, Room 219B, College Park, GA 30349. That location is closer to Union City than the downtown Atlanta office and may be worth the shorter drive.

The Fulton County eServices portal is the best online tool for Union City court records. You can search by name, case number, or date range. The system covers civil and criminal filings in Fulton County Superior Court. Basic lookups are free. Results show case type, party names, filing dates, and case status. If you need certified copies of a document, the portal explains how to order them and what fees you will pay.

The Fulton County government website also gives you access to tax records, code enforcement data, and permit files for the Union City area. The county tax assessor keeps property values and owner names. The main county office is at 141 Pryor Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30303. For most Union City residents, Fulton County is the primary source for court and property records.

The Fulton County court website says it provides "a public records search that includes: marriage, divorce, criminal, arrests, mugshots, missing persons & more" for the area. This is useful when you need to search more than one record type at once for a Union City resident.

Union City Property Records

Property records are a key part of the Union City residents directory. They show who owns a home, lot, or building in the city. The GSCCCA Real Estate Records Search lets you look up property deals across all of Georgia. You can filter by Fulton County to find Union City transactions. The index goes back to 1999 and shows buyer and seller names, property address, liens, and the book and page where the deed is filed. This is a free tool run by the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority.

Union City has seen steady growth in recent years, so there is a good amount of property data on file. If you want to see who owns a specific piece of land in Union City, or check if there are any claims or liens on it, the GSCCCA search is the best free starting point. The data pulls from records filed with the Fulton County Clerk.

The Fulton County Tax Assessor also keeps property records for Union City. You can search by owner name or address to see assessed values, lot size, and tax history. These records are public and free to check online. Between the state GSCCCA tool and the county tax assessor, you can piece together a full property profile for any address in Union City. The city itself may also have data on permits and code violations tied to a specific property.

Voter Records in Union City

Voter data is one of the most useful parts of the Union City residents directory. The Fulton County Registration and Elections department manages voter rolls for Union City. For quick lookups, the Georgia Secretary of State's My Voter Page lets you search any voter by name and date of birth. It is free to use. The site shows voter status, polling place, election district, and when the person last voted.

If someone in Union City moved or changed their name, the record updates once the state processes the change. Voters must update their address at least 30 days before an election under Georgia law. The My Voter Page works for any voter in Union City or anywhere else in the state. It pulls from the same database the county election office uses.

• Search by name and date of birth on the My Voter Page
• Check voter status and registration details for free
• See polling place and election district for Union City voters
• View absentee ballot request status
• Full voter lists available for purchase from the Secretary of State

Union City Vital Records

Vital records in Union City cover birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates. The Georgia Department of Public Health Vital Records office manages these at the state level. Their main office is at 1680 Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. You can call 404-679-4702. Hours are 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The state website says vital records can be bought from all 159 county offices in Georgia, so you can also go through the Fulton County Probate Court for some of these documents.

Birth certificates go back to 1919 and cost $25.00 per copy. Death certificates start at 1919 as well and also cost $25.00. Birth records have limits on who can get them. Only the person named, parents, legal guardians, grandparents, adult children, adult siblings, or spouses can order a birth certificate. Death certificates are open to the public. Marriage certificates for Union City residents are filed with the Fulton County Probate Court. Divorce records go through the Fulton County Superior Court Clerk. Both offices sit at the Fulton County courthouse complex in downtown Atlanta.

If you need a marriage license in Union City, the Fulton County Probate Court handles that at 136 Pryor Street SW, 2nd Floor, Room C230, Atlanta, GA 30303. The phone number is (404) 613-4400. Marriage certificates cost $10 per copy. All fees are not refundable.

Georgia Courts Access for Union City

The Georgia Courts eAccess portal gives online access to court records from Superior Courts across the state. That includes cases filed for Union City residents through the Fulton County Superior Court. You can search by party name or case number. The system covers both civil and criminal cases. It is a statewide tool, so it works for Union City searches the same way it works for any other Georgia city.

Using the eAccess system is free for basic lookups. Results show case type, filing date, parties involved, and case status. For certified copies of court documents, you still need to go through the Fulton County Clerk. But for a quick check on whether someone has a case filed, the eAccess portal is a fast way to start your search from home. It pulls from the same case management systems the courts use at the Fulton County courthouse.

Keep in mind that Union City Municipal Court cases will not show up in the statewide eAccess system. Traffic tickets, city ordinance violations, and misdemeanor cases heard by the Union City court stay with the city. For those records, you need to contact the Union City Municipal Court directly at city hall on Union Street.

Union City Records and Georgia Law

Georgia has a strong open records law. O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70 says the state has a "strong public policy in favor of open government" and that access should be encouraged. This law covers every office in Union City that holds public documents. It applies to city departments, Fulton County offices, and the courts.

Under O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-71, any Union City agency must respond to a records request within three business days. If the records exist, the office must hand them over or give a written reason for the denial. Fees are capped at $0.10 per page for paper copies. Electronic records cost the price of the media used to store them. If the estimated cost goes over $500, the agency can ask for prepayment before starting the search. These rules protect your right to access Union City public records without surprise costs or long waits.

O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-72 lists records that are exempt from disclosure. Active law enforcement investigation files, records with Social Security numbers or credit card data, medical records, and sealed court files are all protected. Public employee home addresses are off limits too. But beyond these carve-outs, most records in the Union City residents directory are open for public inspection. The law says exemptions should be read as narrowly as possible. If a Union City office denies your request, you have the right to challenge that in court. Willful violations of the Open Records Act can lead to fines and legal costs against the agency that refused access.

Which County Handles Union City Records

Union City sits in Fulton County. The Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court at 136 Pryor Street SW in Atlanta is the main office for court, property, and public records covering Union City. The south service center at 5600 Stonewall Tell Road in College Park is closer to Union City for in-person visits. All property deeds, court filings, and marriage licenses for Union City residents go through Fulton County offices.

Nearby Cities in Georgia Directory

These cities sit close to Union City and have their own pages in the residents directory. If you are searching for someone in the Union City area, their records may be filed in one of these nearby cities.