Union County

• Union County is home to the spectacular Brasstown Bald, Georgia's highest peak at 4,784 feet, which attracts thousands of visitors annually.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Written requests should specify the individual's name and approximate date of arrest, and the agency must respond within three business days.
• Mugshots and booking photos are typically available as part of arrest records and may be viewable through the online jail roster or by submitting a formal open records request.
• Fees for copies may apply depending on the volume of records requested.

Jail & Inmate Records

• The bond process in Georgia allows for cash bonds or the use of a bail bondsman, and recent arrest information can be obtained by contacting the jail directly.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

• The Probate Court can be contacted for Union County Magistrate Court handles civil claims up to $15,000, dispossessory (eviction) proceedings, criminal warrants, and preliminary hearings.
• Georgia law provides public access to most court records under § 50-18-70 (Georgia Open Records Act) and Article 1, Section 3, Paragraph 1 of the Georgia Constitution.
• The Superior Court Clerk charges fees for certified copies, typically $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page, plus a $2.00 certification fee.

• Union County participates in the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA) real estate database, which provides online access to recorded land documents dating back many decades.
• Citizens can search by name, date, or document type at gsccca.org for a per-page fee, typically $0.25 per page viewed or printed.
• Certified copies of recorded documents can be obtained from the Clerk's office for $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page, plus a $2.00 certification fee.
• The Tax Assessor can be reached at and provides property information including assessed values, property characteristics, and ownership details.

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

• Death certificates follow the same process and fee structure as birth certificates.
• Processing time for in-person requests at Union County level is typically immediate to one business day, while mail requests may take 7-10 business days.
• Online ordering is available through the state's authorized vendor, VitalChek, at vitalchek.com, with expedited shipping options available for additional fees.
• The marriage license fee is $56 if neither party has completed a qualifying premarital education program, or $16 with proof of completion of an approved program.
• Certified copies of divorce decrees cost $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page, plus certification fees.