Find Henry County Residents Directory

Henry County sits south of Atlanta and holds public records for more than 259,000 people. The Henry County residents directory draws from court files, real estate deeds, voter rolls, and vital records kept at the county and state level. You can search for people by name through the Clerk of Superior Court, the county ePortal, or state tools like the Georgia My Voter Page. McDonough serves as the county seat, and most records are filed at the courthouse on the square. This page walks you through each source in the Henry County residents directory so you can find the right tool for your search. Start with the widget below or keep reading for more details on each office and what they hold.

Henry County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is the main office for public records in Henry County. This office keeps court case files, land deeds, liens, and other documents that make up a big part of the Henry County residents directory. The clerk is an elected post. If you need to pull a case file, get a copy of a deed, or look up a judgment, this is your first stop.

The Henry County Clerk of Superior Court is at 1 Courthouse Square, McDonough, GA 30253. You can call (770) 288-8022 for help. The main county government office is at 140 Henry Parkway, McDonough, GA 30253, and the general line there is (770) 288-6000. Walk-in visits work best when you need certified copies or want to view files that have not been added to the online system yet. The courthouse in McDonough handles a large volume of filings each year given how fast the Henry County population has grown over the past two decades.

The Henry County Clerk of Superior Court website has details on services, forms, and fees. You can find info on civil filings, criminal case records, real estate documents, and notary services through this page. For people using the Henry County residents directory, the clerk site is a solid first stop because it ties into the ePortal and lists all the ways you can request records.

Note: Some older Henry County files may not be in the online system, so call ahead if you need records from before the digital switch.

Henry County ePortal Record Search

Henry County runs an ePortal through the Clerk of Superior Court. This tool lets you search court documents from home. It gives you access to uncertified copies of court documents at no cost. That is a big deal. Many counties charge per page for copies, but the ePortal removes that barrier for basic lookups in the residents directory.

The ePortal covers civil and criminal case filings in Superior Court. You can search by name, case number, or filing date. Results show the parties involved, the type of case, filing dates, and case status. If you find what you need, you can view the document right on screen. For certified copies, you still need to go through the clerk office at 1 Courthouse Square in McDonough or call (770) 288-8022 to place a request.

The Henry County residents directory benefits from this portal because it makes quick lookups fast and free. You don't need to drive to McDonough just to check on a case. The ePortal pulls from the same data the clerk office uses, so results match what you would get in person. Some older cases may not show up online though. If your search turns up nothing, it could mean the file is still in the paper records room at the courthouse.

Henry County Government Records

The Henry County government website is the hub for all county departments and services. From this site you can reach tax records, code enforcement data, permit files, and other county documents. These records round out the residents directory when you need more than just court data on a person. The main office is at 140 Henry Parkway, McDonough, GA 30253.

Henry County also has a dedicated page for locating records. This page tells you which office holds which type of record in the county. It is useful if you are not sure where to start your search. For example, land records go through the Clerk of Superior Court, but tax records are with the Tax Commissioner, and vital records like birth and death certificates come from the state. The page breaks it all down so you don't waste time calling the wrong office in Henry County.

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 Henry County.

Henry County Property Records Search

Property records are a key part of the Henry County residents directory. The clerk office keeps real estate index records going back to 1940. That is deeper than many Georgia counties, which only go back to 1999 in the statewide system. If you need to trace who owned a piece of land decades ago, the local index can help.

The GSCCCA Real Estate Records Search covers all 159 Georgia counties, and you can filter it by Henry County. The statewide 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 the county or check if there are any claims on it. For records older than 1999, the local clerk office is your best bet since they have that index stretching back to 1940.

Henry County also works with the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority for statewide data sharing. A deed filed here shows up in the statewide index. The system goes both ways. If someone in the county owns land in another part of Georgia, that record is just as easy to find through the GSCCCA tool.

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

Voter Records in Henry County

Voter registration data is one of the most useful parts of the Henry County residents directory. Voter rolls tie a person to a home address, which makes them a strong tool for finding people. The Georgia My Voter Page lets you look up any voter by name and date of birth. It shows the person's voting district, polling place, and registration status. This is a free tool that works for any voter in the county or across the state.

Under Georgia law at O.C.G.A. Section 21-2-225, voter registration records are open for public inspection. The My Voter Page also shows when someone last voted and which elections they took part in. If someone moved or changed their name, the record will reflect that once the update goes through. You must update your voter registration at least 30 days before an election if you change your address.

Full voter registration lists for Henry County can be purchased through the Georgia Secretary of State for a fee. These lists have names, home addresses, race, gender, registration dates, and voting history. They are a deep resource in the residents directory for anyone who needs bulk data.

Henry County Vital Records

The Georgia Department of Public Health Vital Records office handles birth, death, marriage, and divorce records for the whole state. Vital records can be purchased from all 159 county offices in Georgia, including Henry County. The State Office of Vital Records is at 1680 Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. The phone is 404-679-4702.

Birth certificates go back to 1919 and cost $25.00. Death certificates also start at 1919 and cost the same. Marriage records from June 1952 through August 1996 have a $10.00 search fee. These records tie into the Henry County residents directory because they confirm names, dates of birth, and family connections. Georgia law under O.C.G.A. Section 31-10-25 sets rules on who can get a copy of a birth certificate. Only the person named, parents, legal guardians, grandparents, adult children, adult siblings, or spouses qualify. Death records are open to the public.

For Henry County residents, the closest approach is to contact the county health department or order through the state office. Mail requests take 8 to 10 weeks. Personal checks are not accepted. Send payments as a certified check or money order.

Henry County Records and Georgia Law

Georgia's Open Records Act is the law that makes most Henry 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 Henry 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 county office.

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 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 Henry 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 vital records
• Business filings and professional licenses

Cities in Henry County Directory

Henry County includes several cities and towns across its borders. The cities below have their own pages in the residents directory with local details and the offices that handle records for that area.

Nearby Counties in Georgia

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