Cherokee County Residents Directory

Cherokee County sits in the north part of metro Atlanta and holds public records for close to 300,000 people. The Cherokee County residents directory gives you a way to look up court case files, land deeds, voter data, and vital records kept by county and state offices in Canton. Most of these searches can start online through the Clerk of Courts or the Cherokee County land records system. Some are free to use. A few need a small fee. This page breaks down each source in the Cherokee County directory so you know where to go and what to expect. Use the search tool below to get started, or keep reading for full details on every office and database that holds Cherokee County public records.

Cherokee County Clerk of Courts Records

The Cherokee County Clerk of Courts is the main source for public court records in the county. Patty Baker serves as the clerk. The office sits at the Frank C. Mills III Justice Center, 90 North Street, Canton, GA 30114. You can call (678) 714-8778 for help with case files, filings, or copy requests. The clerk handles civil cases, criminal cases, family law, and real estate records for the county. If you need to look up a case or find out who was part of a court filing, this is the place to start.

The Cherokee County Clerk of Courts website runs an online case search tool. You can view case dockets by entering the case number, a party's name, or a CSE number. The site says this online search program is provided by the Clerk of Courts as a convenience to attorneys, litigants, and the general public. It pulls from the same data the office uses at the courthouse. For most residents directory searches that involve court records, this tool will give you what you need from home.

There are a few things to keep in mind. The site warns that if you need the most current or complete record of a case, you must contact the Clerk of Courts office for authenticity. Hidden pleadings may contain data that has been blocked from view on the web. Under Georgia's Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. Sections 50-18-70 through 50-18-74, most Cherokee County court files are open to the public. But sealed cases and records with sensitive personal data will not show up in the online search. Paper copies cost $0.10 per page. The first 15 minutes of staff search time are free under state law. After that, the fee is based on the hourly wage of the lowest paid clerk who can do the work.

Note: Some older Cherokee County cases may only exist in paper form at the Justice Center and will not appear in the online tool.

Cherokee County Government Directory

The Cherokee County government website is the hub for all county departments and services. The main office is at 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton, GA 30114. The phone number is (678) 493-6000. From this site you can reach tax records, code enforcement files, permit data, and other county documents. These records fill out the Cherokee County residents directory when you need more than just court data on a person or a property.

Cherokee County has grown fast in the last two decades. The population now sits above 293,000. That growth means a lot of new property records, building permits, and tax filings. All of these are public under Georgia law. O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70 says the state favors open government, and agencies must respond to records requests within three business days. If you submit a request to any county office, they have to get back to you with the records or a reason why they can't produce them. This applies to every department listed on the county site.

Tax records are useful for the Cherokee County residents directory. They show who owns a parcel of land, how much it is worth, and what they paid in taxes. You can use this info to verify a person's address or see what property they hold in the county. The tax assessor and tax commissioner both have data online through the county site.

Land Records in Cherokee County

The Cherokee County land records system is a key part of the residents directory for anyone looking at property data. You can search deeds, liens, plats, and other land documents through the Cherokee County Land Records portal. The phone for the land records office is (678) 493-6511. The site says the information maintained is public record, and anyone may come in to research documents. Deputy clerks are available to assist Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

This database lets you search by name, date, or document type. It covers deeds, mortgages, liens, and plats filed in the county. If you want to see who bought or sold a home, check for liens on a property, or look at a subdivision plat, this is the tool. The land records portal is free for basic searches. You can view index data and many document images right on the screen. For certified copies, you may need to contact the office or visit in person at the Justice Center in Canton.

The GSCCCA Real Estate Records Search is another way to look at Cherokee County property data. This is the statewide index run by the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority. It covers real estate records from 1999 to now for every county in Georgia. You can filter results to see deeds, liens, and other filings from Cherokee County. The GSCCCA search is free to use. It ties into the same data the local clerk files, so results should match what you find in the local system.

Cherokee County Voter Records

Voter records are a strong source for the Cherokee County residents directory. They show a person's name, address, and registration status. The Georgia Secretary of State's My Voter Page lets you search by name and date of birth. It works for any voter in the county or anywhere in Georgia. The tool is free. It shows the person's voting district, polling place, and when they last voted.

If someone moved within Cherokee County or changed their name, the record updates once the state processes the change. Under Georgia law, voters must update their registration at least 30 days before an election if they change their address. That means voter files stay fairly current. They are useful for verifying where someone lives right now.

Cherokee County has seen big growth in new voter registrations as more people move to the area. This makes the voter rolls a rich data source for the residents directory. You can also check registration status for free through the My Voter Page. Full voter lists can be purchased through the Secretary of State for a fee, but the basic lookup tool costs nothing.

Note: Voter data is public under Georgia law, but some personal details like Social Security numbers are not included in public search results.

Vital Records for Cherokee County

Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates are part of the Cherokee County residents directory. Georgia handles vital records at the state level through the Georgia Department of Public Health, Vital Records Division. You can order copies of certificates online, by mail, or in person at the state office. Fees vary by record type. A certified birth certificate costs around $25. Marriage and divorce records are also available through the state.

For Cherokee County, marriage licenses are issued by the Probate Court. The probate office in Canton handles applications and keeps local records of marriages performed in the county. If someone got married in the county, the probate court will have a record. Divorce records from local cases are held by the Clerk of Superior Court at the Justice Center. You can search for divorce filings through the online case search tool on the clerk's site.

These vital records help tie a person to Cherokee County in the residents directory. A birth certificate shows where someone was born. A marriage license shows where and when they married. Divorce filings show court cases in Cherokee County Superior Court. Together, they paint a more complete picture than any single source can give you.

Cherokee County Records and Georgia Law

Georgia's Open Records Act is the backbone of public record access in Cherokee County. O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70 sets the tone. It says the state has a strong public policy in favor of open government. That policy applies to county offices just the same as any other agency in Georgia. If a county department holds a record, you have the right to ask for it.

O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-71 spells out the process. An agency must respond within three business days. They can charge $0.10 per page for paper copies. Electronic copies cost the price of the storage media. If the search will cost more than $500, the agency can ask you to pay upfront. For most Cherokee County residents directory searches, the cost stays well under that mark. A few pages of court records or a copy of a deed will run a few dollars at most.

Not everything is open. O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-72 lists the exemptions. Sealed court files, medical records, active law enforcement investigations, and records with Social Security numbers or financial account data are off limits. But the law says exemptions must be read narrowly. Most records in the Cherokee County residents directory fall on the open side of that line.

• Court records: civil, criminal, divorce, and family law cases
• Property deeds, liens, and real estate filings
• Voter registration and election data
• Marriage licenses and probate records
• Tax assessor and tax commissioner records

Cities in Cherokee County Directory

Cherokee County has two major cities with their own pages in the residents directory. Canton is the county seat and the hub for most Cherokee County government offices. Woodstock sits in the south part of the county and has grown into one of the larger cities in the area. Both have local details and resource links on their own pages.

Nearby Counties in Georgia Directory

These counties border Cherokee County or sit close by. Each one has its own clerk office and court system for public records. If you are looking for someone who may live near the Cherokee County line, check these pages too.