Rockdale County, Georgia Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Rockdale County, Georgia, can be obtained from the Rockdale County Sheriff's Office. They may provide access to these images through their official website or upon request at their office. For online access, you can check if they have an online portal dedicated to public records, or you may need to visit the Sheriff's Office in person at 911 Chambers Drive NW, Conyers, GA 30012.

To obtain a criminal background check in Rockdale County, Georgia, you can request one through the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). The GBI provides statewide criminal history information, and you can apply online through their website. Locally, you may also contact the Rockdale County Sheriff's Office for assistance with the process, which might include fingerprinting services at their location.

You can look up sex offenders in Rockdale County, Georgia, by accessing the Georgia Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and provides detailed information on registered sex offenders throughout the state. You can search the registry online by entering specific details such as name, address, or proximity to a location within Rockdale County.

You can register to vote in Rockdale County through the Georgia Secretary of State's online voter registration portal at mvp.sos.ga.gov, by mail, or in person at the Rockdale County Board of Elections and Registration at 958 Milstead Avenue NE, Conyers. The registration deadline is 29 days before any election under Georgia law. You must be a U.S. Citizen, a legal resident of Georgia and this county, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and not serving a sentence for a felony conviction. Once registered, you can request absentee ballots and view your voter information through the My Voter Page online portal.

Property records in Rockdale County can be searched through two primary sources: the Rockdale County Tax Assessor's office website at rockdalecountyga.gov/departments/tax-assessor offers a free online property search showing assessment values, property characteristics, ownership, and tax information. For recorded land documents such as deeds, mortgages, and liens, the Clerk of Superior Court maintains these records accessible through the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority at gsccca.org, which requires a subscription or per-document fee. Both systems allow searches by owner name, property address, or parcel number.

Birth and death certificates for Rockdale County can be obtained through the Rockdale County Probate Court at 922 Court Street NE, Suite 100, Conyers, phone (770) 278-7900, or through the Georgia Department of Public Health Vital Records office. The fee is $25 for the first certified copy and $5 for each additional copy of the same record ordered simultaneously. You must provide valid photo identification and proof of eligibility (direct relationship or legal interest) as vital records are restricted under Georgia law. Processing is typically immediate for in-person requests or 2-4 weeks by mail, with online ordering available through vitalchek.com for an additional service fee.

Business licenses (occupational tax certificates) for unincorporated Rockdale County are issued by the Development Services Department at (770) 278-7000, while the City of Conyers handles licensing within city limits. For broader business entity information including corporations and LLCs, use the Georgia Secretary of State's free online business search at ecorp.sos.ga.gov. Fictitious name (DBA) registrations are filed with the Rockdale County Clerk of Superior Court at (770) 278-7850 and are public records available for inspection or copying upon request.