Search Duluth Phone Directory

The Duluth phone directory covers city offices, Gwinnett County departments, and public records contacts for this growing city northeast of Atlanta. Duluth has a population of about 33,157 and sits in Gwinnett County, one of Georgia's largest counties by population. This page lists phone numbers, office addresses, and online resources you can use to reach government departments, file open records requests, or search for public records in Duluth and the wider Gwinnett County area.

Duluth Phone Directory for Open Records

Open records requests in Duluth should be directed to the Office of the City Clerk. The city has an online portal at duluthga.net where you can submit your request. The page walks you through the steps: describe the records you need, provide your contact info, and submit. Staff will review your request during normal business hours and respond in line with the Georgia Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70.

The City of Duluth Police Department Records Division maintains all police records separately from the city clerk's office. If you need an accident report, incident report, or other law enforcement document, that request goes through the police records section. You can call the police department or visit in person to ask about the process. The records division keeps its own hours and may have different fees than the city clerk's office.

Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71, the city must respond to your request within three business days. They will either provide the records, tell you when to expect them, or cite a legal exemption for denying access. The first 15 minutes of staff search time is free. After that, the city can charge for the time at the hourly rate of the lowest-paid employee who can handle the search. Copy fees apply for paper documents. Electronic copies sent by email are sometimes cheaper.

Duluth Phone Numbers for County Records

Duluth sits in Gwinnett County, which means many records that people look for are held at the county level, not the city level. Property records, court filings, vital records, and tax records all go through Gwinnett County offices. The county government center is in Lawrenceville, the county seat. If you need a deed, a marriage certificate, or a court document, the Gwinnett County Clerk of Superior Court is the office to contact.

Gwinnett County has its own open records process. You can submit requests through the county website at gwinnettcounty.com. The county follows the same state law as the city, so the rules on response time and fees are the same. But the county handles a much larger volume of requests, since Gwinnett has over 950,000 residents. Response times can be a bit longer for complicated requests, though the three-day acknowledgment rule still applies.

It helps to know whether the record you want is a city record or a county record before you start. A good rule of thumb: if it involves a city ordinance, a city permit, or the Duluth police, call the city. If it involves a court case, a property deed, or a county service, call Gwinnett County. Getting this right up front saves you from being bounced between offices.

Duluth Phone Directory for Statewide Databases

Georgia runs several statewide databases that cover Duluth and all of Gwinnett County. These tools are free or low cost and work from any computer or phone. You do not need to call anyone to use them.

The GSCCCA portal at gsccca.org/search is one of the best resources. It covers deed records, liens, UCC filings, and court documents for every Georgia county. You can search Gwinnett County by name to see what is on file. Basic searches are free. Viewing or downloading full documents may cost a small fee. The image below shows the GSCCCA main page.

This is the main site for the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority. From here you can access the search tools, find clerk contact info, and learn about fees for document copies.

The Georgia Secretary of State website is another key resource. It handles business name searches, professional license lookups, and notary records. If you want to check on a business or a licensed professional in Duluth, this is the place to start. The Secretary of State also manages voter registration through the My Voter Page tool, which is covered further down on this page.

Duluth Phone Directory and Georgia Law

The Georgia Open Records Act controls how public records work in Duluth and across the state. The law is found at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 through § 50-18-77. It says that all public records are open to any person for inspection and copying. You do not need to be a Duluth resident. You do not need to state a reason. The law puts the weight on the government to justify any denial, not on you to explain why you want the records.

The image below shows the Georgia Open Records Act statutes page on Justia, which is a useful reference.

You can read the full text of each section on this page. The law is not long, and it lays out the rules in fairly clear language. It is worth reading if you plan to make records requests on a regular basis.

O.C.G.A. § 50-18-73 covers penalties for agencies that violate the law. Fines can go up to $2,500 for a knowing violation, and the court can order the agency to pay the requester's attorney fees. This gives government offices a strong incentive to comply. Most offices in Duluth and Gwinnett County handle requests without any problems. The city clerk and police records staff deal with these requests all the time and know the process well.

Duluth Directory for Voter Info

Voter registration for Duluth residents goes through the Gwinnett County Board of Elections. You must be registered at least 30 days before an election to vote. If you move within the county, update your address with the elections office right away. Early voting locations and hours vary by election.

The Georgia My Voter Page at mvp.sos.ga.gov lets you check your registration, find your polling place, and see what is on your ballot. It covers all Georgia voters, not just those in Duluth. You need your name, county, and date of birth to pull up your record. It takes about a minute and is a good way to make sure your info is current before election day.

Duluth Phone Directory Contact Tips

Duluth city offices keep standard weekday hours. Most are open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The main city number at 770-476-3434 connects to the front desk at city hall. From there, staff can route you to the right department. If you know which department you need, check the city website first for a direct line. That can save time during busy periods.

For in-person visits, Duluth City Hall is at 3167 Main Street, Duluth, GA 30096. Parking is available near the building. The police department and courts are in the same general area. If you are making an open records request in person, bring a written copy of what you need. That starts the formal process right away. A verbal ask is fine for general questions, but the three-day clock under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71 does not start until the city gets something in writing.

Nearby Cities

Duluth is in the northeast metro Atlanta area, surrounded by other cities in Gwinnett County and beyond. These nearby cities have their own phone directory pages with government contacts and public records info.