Forsyth County

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Arrest records in Forsyth County are public records under the Georgia Open Records Act (§ 50-18-70 et seq.), which requires government agencies to provide access to public records upon request.
• Booking photos and mugshots are typically available through the online inmate search system on the Sheriff's Office website, though some records may require a formal open records request.
• Fees for copies of records may apply according to Forsyth County's established fee schedule.

Criminal Records

• Forsyth County also participates in the state's sex offender registry, providing public access to information about registered offenders residing in Forsyth County.

Jail & Inmate Records

• The bond and bail process follows Georgia state laws, allowing for the release of individuals under certain conditions while awaiting trial.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

• The State Court of Forsyth County handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and civil cases involving amounts up to $25,000.
• The Probate Court of Forsyth County, located at 100 Courthouse Square, Suite 130 (phone: 770-781-2120), has jurisdiction over wills, estates, guardianships, mental health commitments, and marriage license issuance.
• The Magistrate Court handles small claims (up to $15,000), bad check violations, deposit account fraud, and issues arrest warrants and search warrants.
• Court records can be searched online through the Georgia Judicial Gateway at www.georgiacourts.gov, though full case information requires in-person or written requests to the Clerk of Superior Court.
• Georgia law provides public access to most court records under § 50-18-70 et seq.

• Forsyth County offers free online access to real property records through Forsyth County's Real Estate Records Search at Forsyth County website.
• Images of recorded documents are available online for records dating back several decades.
• Recording fees are established by Georgia statute at $15 for the first page and $2 for each additional page.
• Property tax records are maintained separately by Forsyth County Tax Assessor's Office at 100 Courthouse Square, Cumming, GA 30040 (phone: 770-781-2110).
• Certified copies of recorded documents can be obtained from the Clerk of Superior Court for statutory fees.

Vital records for this county include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates issued under state vital statistics law.

• Birth certificates cost $25 for the first copy and $5 for each additional copy ordered simultaneously.
• Death certificates cost $25 each.
• Processing time is typically 2-4 weeks for mail requests, while in-person requests at county health departments can sometimes be fulfilled same-day if records are readily available.
• Online ordering is available through VitalChek at www.vitalchek.com with additional service fees ($11.50-$20 expedite fees plus overnight shipping if requested).
• Marriage licenses are issued exclusively by the Probate Court of Forsyth County, located at 100 Courthouse Square, Suite 130, Cumming, GA 30040 (phone: 770-781-2120).

Business records, licenses, and permits for this county are processed by the County Clerk and local government offices.

• This free online search provides access to business entity names, registered agents, formation dates, status, and annual registration information.
• Building permits, development permits, and zoning information are handled by Forsyth County Community Development Department at 110 East Main Street (phone: 770-781-2130).