Paulding County

The featuring landmarks such as the Paulding County Courthouse serves Paulding County and is located at 240 Constitution Boulevard. The court handles civil, criminal, family, and probate cases for the area. Court records and case filings can be requested in person or through the Georgia online court portal.

Paulding County Georgia court jurisdiction is the Superior Court of Paulding County. The court is located at 280 Constitution Boulevard, Dallas, GA 30132. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Arrest records and incident reports in Paulding 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.
• Citizens may submit written requests to the Sheriff's Office Records Division for arrest reports, booking logs, and incident records, though certain investigatory records may be exempt while cases are active.
• Mugshots and booking photos are typically available through the online jail roster or by requesting copies from the Sheriff's Office.
• Processing fees may apply for paper copies.
• The Georgia Crime Information Center provides statewide criminal history information, though fingerprint-based background checks require authorized requesters.

Criminal Records

• The sex offender registry is accessible online, providing details about registered offenders residing in Paulding County.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

• The State Court of Paulding County handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and civil matters under $25,000 in controversy.
• The Magistrate Court of Paulding County handles civil claims up to $15,000, dispossessory (eviction) actions, county ordinance violations, and issues arrest and search warrants.
• The Clerk of Superior Court provides in-person and mail-in record searches, with fees typically including $0.25 per page for copies and $2.00 per page for certified copies.
• Requests for copies of court records should be directed to the Clerk of Superior Court with specific case numbers, party names, and identification of desired documents.

• The Tax Commissioner's Office collects property taxes and provides payment history information.
• For certified copies of recorded instruments, requests should be submitted to the Clerk of Superior Court with the deed book and page number or legal description of the property.
• Fees for certified copies are $2.00 per page plus a $2.50 certification fee.

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

• Birth certificates cost $25.00 for the first copy and $5.00 for each additional copy ordered simultaneously.
• Death certificates are $25.00 for the first copy.
• Eligible requesters include the registrant (for birth certificates), immediate family members, legal representatives, and individuals with a direct and tangible interest.
• Processing times vary from same-day service for in-person requests with proper documentation to 2-4 weeks for mail requests.
• The marriage license fee is $56.00, reduced to $16.00 if applicants complete a premarital counseling program.

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

• The filing fee is typically $40.00 for the initial registration.
• The Georgia Secretary of State maintains the First Stop Business Information Center providing a searchable database of registered business entities including corporations, LLCs, limited partnerships, and trade names.
• Paulding County Chamber of Commerce (pauldingchamber.org) at 455 Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway, Hiram, GA 30141 provides business support services, networking opportunities, and economic development information.