Fulton County Residents Directory

Fulton County holds public records for more than one million people across central Georgia. The Fulton County residents directory lets you look up court files, property deeds, voter data, probate records, and more from county offices in Atlanta. You can search many of these records online through the Clerk of Superior Court, the Probate Court, and other Fulton County agencies. Some searches are free. Others cost a small fee. This page walks you through each source so you can find the right Fulton County database for your search. Start with the tool below or read on for more details about each office and what records they hold.

Fulton County Court Records Directory

The Clerk of Superior and Magistrate Courts is the main source for public records in Fulton County. This is an elected post. The clerk handles jury management, court records, and payments for court fees and fines. The clerk is also the source for Fulton County court records, property deeds, and land records. The main office sits at 136 Pryor Street SW, Room C-155, Atlanta, GA 30303. You can call (404) 613-5313 for help. The official website at fultonclerk.org has details on filings, fees, and how to request copies. You can also use the Fulton County Clerk directory to find staff contacts and office locations for the Fulton County residents directory.

Fulton County also runs two more service sites outside of downtown Atlanta. The North Service Center is at 7741 Roswell Road, Suite 253, Atlanta, GA 30350. This spot is close to Sandy Springs and serves the north end of Fulton County. The South Service Center is at 5600 Stonewall Tell Road, Room 219B, College Park, GA 30349. It covers the south side. Both sites can help you with court record searches, filings, and copy requests. If you live far from downtown, these branch offices save a long trip for a simple Fulton County records search.

All of these records fall under the Georgia Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. Sections 50-18-70 through 50-18-74. That law says Georgia has a strong public policy in favor of open government. Agencies must hand over records within three business days of a request. The first 15 minutes of search time are free. After that, the fee is based on the hourly pay of the lowest paid worker who can do the search. Paper copies cost $0.10 per page in Fulton County.

Note: Not all Fulton County records are online yet, so you may still need to visit a clerk office in person for older files.

Fulton County eServices Record Search

The Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court runs an online portal called eServices. You can reach it at fultonclerk.org/144/eServices. This tool lets you search court case records from home. It covers civil and criminal case filings in Fulton County Superior Court. You can search by name, case number, or date range. The system is free to use for basic lookups. It pulls from the same data the clerk office uses in person, so results should match what you would find at the courthouse.

The eServices portal is one of the best tools in the Fulton County residents directory for quick searches. You can find case details, filing dates, party names, and case status without making a trip downtown. For those who need certified copies, the portal also tells you how to order them and what the fees are. Most requests for Fulton County court documents can start online even if you need to pick up the paper copy later.

Keep in mind that some older Fulton County cases may not show up in the online system. Cases filed before the digital switch might only be on paper at the courthouse. If your search turns up nothing, call (404) 613-5313 to ask if the file exists in the physical records room.

Fulton County Government Records

The Fulton County government website is a hub for many types of public records. The main county office is at 141 Pryor Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30303. The general phone line is (404) 612-4000. From this site you can reach tax records, code enforcement data, permit files, and other county documents. These records help round out the Fulton County residents directory when you need more than just court data on a person.

Property records are a big part of the Fulton County public record system. The GSCCCA Real Estate Records Search covers all of Georgia, and you can filter it by Fulton County. The index has property deals from 1999 to now. It shows the names of buyers and sellers, the property location, liens, and the book and page where the deed is filed. This is useful when you want to see who owns a home or lot in Fulton County or if there are any claims on it.

Fulton County also works with the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority for statewide data sharing. That means a deed filed in Fulton County shows up in the statewide index, and you can search it from any county. The system goes both ways. If someone in Fulton County owns land in another part of Georgia, that record is just as easy to find.

Note: The GSCCCA index is free to search, but you may need to pay for full document copies from the Fulton County clerk.

Probate Court Records in Fulton County

The Fulton County Probate Court handles marriage licenses, birth and death certificates, estate filings, and guardianship records. The office is at 136 Pryor Street SW, 2nd Floor, Room C230, Atlanta, Georgia 30303. You can call (404) 613-4400 for questions. Marriage certificates cost $10 per copy. All fees are not refundable. You can also mail a written request to the Fulton County Probate Court, Attn: Records Division, for certified copies of marriage certificates or marriage applications.

Probate records add depth to the Fulton County residents directory. Estate files show who inherited property. Guardianship records show who is caring for a minor or an adult who can't care for themselves. Marriage records tie two people together in the public record. These are all useful for tracing family ties or verifying someone's personal details in Fulton County. The probate court also handles firearms permits and involuntary commitment hearings, though access to those records may be limited under Georgia law.

Fulton County Voter Records Search

Voter registration data is one of the most useful parts of the Fulton County residents directory. The Fulton County Registration and Elections department manages voter rolls for the county. You can reach them at Elections.VoterRegistration@fultoncountyga.gov. The county tells all voters to visit the Georgia Secretary of State's My Voter Page to check their voter status and registration info.

The My Voter Page lets you search by name and date of birth. It shows the person's voting district, polling place, and registration status. This is a free tool. It works for any voter in Fulton County or anywhere in Georgia. If someone moved or changed their name, the record will reflect that once the update goes through. Voter files also show when someone last voted and which elections they took part in.

To register or update your info in Fulton County, you need proof of residency. The county accepts a utility bill, a Georgia ID or driver's license, household info like a lease or tax bill, or motor vehicle records. These are the same documents that help verify a person's address in the Fulton County residents directory. Under Georgia law, you must update your voter registration at least 30 days before an election if you change your address.

Note: Full voter registration lists for Fulton County can be purchased through the Georgia Secretary of State for a fee.

Fulton County Records and Georgia Law

Georgia's Open Records Act is the law that makes most Fulton County records available to the public. O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70 says the state has a strong policy in favor of open government and that public access should be encouraged. The law covers records held by state and local agencies, so it applies to every Fulton County office that keeps public documents.

Under O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-71, an agency must respond to a records request within three business days. If the records exist, they must produce them or explain why they can't. Fees are capped at $0.10 per page for paper copies. Electronic records cost the price of the media used to store them. If an estimate goes over $500, the agency can ask for prepayment before starting the search. These rules apply to every Fulton County office that holds public records.

Some records are off limits. O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-72 lists the exemptions. Medical records, sealed court files, law enforcement investigation notes, and records that would reveal Social Security numbers or credit card data are all protected. But the law says these exemptions must be read narrowly. Most records in the Fulton County residents directory are open for anyone to inspect and copy.

• 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 estate files
• Business filings and professional licenses

Cities in Fulton County Directory

Fulton County stretches from the north side of metro Atlanta down to the south. It holds some of the largest cities in Georgia. Each city below has its own page in the residents directory with local details and the offices that handle records for that area.

Nearby Counties in Georgia Directory

These counties border Fulton 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 Fulton County line, check these pages too.