Cherokee County Phone Directory Search
Cherokee County sits in north Georgia with a population of about 293,513 and its county seat in Canton. This phone directory covers the main public offices in Cherokee County, from the Clerk of Superior Court to the deed records division and the open records portal. If you need a phone number, an address, or office hours for a Cherokee County government office, this page pulls it all into one spot. Clerk Patty Baker has led the office since 2005, and her staff can be reached at several direct lines depending on which department you need.
Cherokee County Quick Facts
Cherokee County Clerk Office Phone Directory
The Clerk of Superior Court handles most public records in Cherokee County. Patty Baker holds the office and has since her first election in 2005. The clerk team manages court filings, real estate recordings, and vital records. They work out of the Frank C. Mills III Justice Center in downtown Canton. You can reach the main line at 678-493-6511, but there are also direct numbers for specific departments that will save you time.
The deeds and records division picks up at 678-493-6592. Use this line for property filings, title searches, and deed recordings. A separate direct line for the deeds office is 678-493-6540. The jury management office has its own number at 678-493-6533. For questions about the Board of Equalization, call 678-493-6438. Deputy clerks are on hand to help walk-in visitors from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, which is a bit shorter than the full office hours of 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
One thing to know about Cherokee County is that the clerk office does not research records over the phone. If you call and ask them to look up a case or a property record, they will point you to the online tools instead. This is a firm policy. The office email is pbaker@cherokeega.com if you need to reach the clerk directly.
The Cherokee County Clerk of Superior Court website lists every division and gives contact details for each one. It is the best starting point for any phone number or address in the clerk office.
| Main Office |
Frank C. Mills III Justice Center 90 North Street, Suite G150 Canton, GA 30114 Phone: 678-493-6511 |
|---|---|
| Deeds & Records | Phone: 678-493-6592 / Direct: 678-493-6540 |
| Jury Management | Phone: 678-493-6533 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| pbaker@cherokeega.com |
Cherokee County Records Through GSCCCA
The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority runs a statewide database that includes Cherokee County records. Through the GSCCCA search portal, you can look up real estate filings, liens, and UCC records without calling the clerk office or driving to Canton. Basic searches are free. Document images may need a paid account.
The GSCCCA page for Cherokee County lists the clerk's contact info and links to the county's own systems. You can view it at the GSCCCA Cherokee County page.
This page confirms the clerk's name, office address, and phone number. It also links to the county's deed and lien search tools. If the clerk office phone lines are busy, the GSCCCA page is a fast way to double-check contact details without waiting on hold.
Georgia law under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71 says that agencies must make records available for inspection within three business days. The GSCCCA system helps counties meet that requirement by putting index records online. For Cherokee County, the online index goes back to 1940. Older index books from 1822 through 1939 are also now available through the online system, which is unusual and useful for anyone doing deep title or genealogy research.
Cherokee County Deed Search Portal
Cherokee County runs its own deed search tool through the LandmarkWeb platform. This is separate from the GSCCCA system and gives you direct access to the county's real estate index. You can search by grantor, grantee, book and page, or instrument number. The database covers records from 1940 to the present, with the older 1822-1939 index books also loaded into the system.
The Cherokee County deed search portal is free to use for index lookups.
From the portal you can pull up the index entry for any recorded document and see basic filing details. If you need a full copy of the document, you can contact the deeds division at 678-493-6592. Copies have a fee, and certified copies cost more than plain ones. The clerk office posts its fee schedule on the website. E-filing for real estate documents is also available through EFileGA, which speeds up the recording process for attorneys and title companies.
Getting Copies of Cherokee County Records
The clerk office provides copies of court records, real estate documents, and other filed papers. You can request copies in person at the Justice Center or by mail. The Cherokee County records information page walks through the process and lists the fees for different types of copies.
Keep in mind that certified copies cost more than regular copies. If you just need to review a document, a plain copy will do. Certified copies are needed when you have to file the copy with another court or agency. Under Georgia's Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, the public has the right to inspect and copy most government records. The clerk cannot deny access without a specific legal reason, such as an exemption listed in O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72.
Walk-in visitors can view records at the courthouse during business hours. Deputy clerks are on hand from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM to help with searches and copy requests. The full office stays open until 5:00 PM, but staff assistance for records wraps up at 4:30. Plan your visit with that in mind.
Cherokee County Case Search Phone Directory
Court case records in Cherokee County can be searched through the clerk's website. The Cherokee County case search tool lets you look up civil and criminal filings by party name, case number, or date range. This is the fastest way to check the status of a case or find a case number before calling the clerk office.
If you cannot find what you need online, call the main clerk line at 678-493-6511. Just be aware that the office will not do detailed research over the phone. They can confirm basic case information, but for deeper searches they will direct you to the online tools or ask you to come in person. This policy exists because of the volume of requests the office handles every day.
Open Records Requests in Cherokee County
Cherokee County uses the NextRequest platform for open records requests. This is a web portal where you can submit, track, and receive public records from the county government. It covers all departments, not just the court system. If you need police records, county commission documents, or other government files that are not part of the court system, this is where you go.
The Cherokee County open records portal is simple to use. You create a request, describe what you want, and submit it online.
After you submit, the system lets you track progress and receive documents electronically. The general county phone number is 678-493-6000 if you have questions about the process. For police records, the separate number is 678-493-4100 and the address is 1130 Bluffs Pkwy, Canton, GA 30114.
Georgia's Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 through 50-18-74 requires county agencies to respond within three business days. The full text of the Open Records Act is available online. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-73, agencies can charge fees for searching, retrieving, and copying records. Cherokee County posts its fees on the NextRequest portal so you know what to expect before you file.
Georgia Records Laws for Cherokee County
All public records in Cherokee County fall under the same state laws that apply across Georgia. The Open Records Act is the main statute. It says that government records belong to the people and public agencies are just custodians. You do not need to explain why you want a record. The law puts the burden on the agency to justify any denial.
Exemptions exist under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 for certain types of records. These include active criminal investigation files, some medical records, trade secrets submitted to government agencies, and records where disclosure would create a clear risk to safety. Court records that have been sealed by a judge are also exempt. But the default rule is access, not secrecy. If Cherokee County denies your request and you believe the denial is wrong, the law gives you the right to file a lawsuit to compel disclosure.
In practice, most routine requests in Cherokee County go smoothly. The clerk office and the NextRequest portal both handle high volumes of requests. Give them the details they need upfront and you will get a faster response. Vague or overly broad requests take longer to process and may result in extra fees for the search time involved.
Cities in Cherokee County
Cherokee County includes several cities, with Woodstock and Canton being the largest. Both cities fall under the Cherokee County Clerk of Superior Court for court records and property filings. Contact the clerk office at 678-493-6511 if you are not sure which office handles your area.
Nearby Counties
Several counties border Cherokee County in the north metro Atlanta area. If you cannot find the record or office you need in Cherokee County, it may be in one of these neighboring counties. Each one has its own clerk office and phone numbers.