Access Forsyth County Phone Directory

Forsyth County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Georgia, with a population of about 280,096 and its county seat in Cumming. This phone directory covers the Clerk of Superior Court, the county government's contact lines, and the online portals you can use to search records or submit open records requests. Clerk Greg G. Allen has led the office since 2008, and his staff manages court filings, real estate recordings, and traffic citations from the Forsyth County Courthouse on the town square in Cumming.

Forsyth County Clerk Office Contacts

Greg G. Allen serves as the Clerk of Superior Court in Forsyth County. He was first elected in 2008. The main clerk office sits inside the Forsyth County Courthouse at 101 E. Courthouse Square, Suite 1007, in Cumming. The main phone number is (770) 781-2120. This is the number to call for general questions about court filings, case lookups, and services offered by the clerk.

The clerk office runs several departments, each with its own email address. Real estate questions go to RealEstate@forsythco.com, and you can reach that division by pressing Option 6 on the phone menu. The traffic violations bureau uses traffic@forsythco.com. Jury management has its own line at jury@forsythco.com. The general clerk email is clerkofcourt@forsythco.com. You can also reach Clerk Allen directly at greg.allen@gsccca.org.

The Forsyth County Clerk of Superior Court website is the main hub for all services and contact details.

From the homepage you can find links to the real estate division, traffic payment portal, jury information, and instructions for e-filing. The site is well organized and most people can find what they need without calling.

Key staff members include James Parks, the Chief Deputy Clerk, who can be reached at jeparks@forsythco.com. Emily Hyder manages IT for the office, Pamela Burns serves as the office manager, and Lisa Meeks runs the juvenile office. If you call the main line and need someone specific, these are the names to ask for.

Forsyth County Records via GSCCCA

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority maintains a statewide database that covers Forsyth County. Through the GSCCCA page for Forsyth County, you can confirm the clerk's name, address, and phone number. The portal also links to the county's own records search systems, which makes it a good starting point if you are not sure where to look first.

The GSCCCA page is updated by the state and shows the most current clerk contact info on file. If you need to search for real estate records, liens, or UCC filings, the GSCCCA search portal lets you do that across all Georgia counties in one place. Basic index searches are free. Document images may require a paid account.

Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71, government agencies in Georgia must make public records available for inspection within three business days of a request. The GSCCCA system helps counties like Forsyth meet that deadline by putting much of the index online. It saves both the requester and the clerk office time, since you can check the index before calling or visiting the courthouse.

Forsyth County eSearch Phone Directory

Forsyth County runs its own online search tool called eSearch. This is a county-built portal that lets you look up property records, court cases, and other public filings from your computer. It covers a different set of records than the GSCCCA system and can be more detailed for Forsyth County specifically.

The Forsyth County eSearch portal is free to use and does not require an account for basic lookups.

The eSearch tool pulls from county databases and gives you results quickly. If you find a record you need a copy of, you can note the case number or filing details and then contact the clerk office at (770) 781-2120 to arrange for copies. Certified copies will cost more than plain ones, and the clerk office posts its fee schedule on the website. E-filing is also available for real estate documents and PT-61 forms, which speeds up the process for title companies and attorneys who file regularly.

Forsyth County Court Contact Details

Beyond the clerk office, Forsyth County has other court-related offices with their own phone lines. The Forsyth County Courts contact page lists numbers for every court division in the county.

This page is helpful when you need to reach a specific judge's office, the district attorney, or the public defender. The clerk office handles filings and records, but if your question is about a case in progress, you may need one of the other court offices listed here. Traffic citation payments can also be handled through the clerk's website using the online payment portal, which saves a trip to Cumming.

The general Forsyth County government phone line is 770-781-2101. This is a separate number from the clerk office and will connect you with county administration. For police records, the number is 770-781-2222, and the main county government building is at 110 E Main St, Cumming, GA 30040. Georgia law under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 lists the specific exemptions to public records access, such as ongoing investigation files and certain medical records. Everything that does not fall under an exemption is open to the public.

Forsyth County Real Estate Records

The real estate division of the clerk office handles deed recordings, lien filings, and property-related documents. This is one of the busiest divisions given how fast Forsyth County has been growing. New subdivisions and commercial developments mean a steady flow of deeds, plats, and easements that all get recorded through this office.

The Forsyth County real estate page has details on filing fees, document requirements, and how to submit recordings.

You can reach the real estate division by email at RealEstate@forsythco.com or by calling the main clerk number and pressing Option 6. E-filing for real estate documents is available, which means you do not have to bring physical copies to the courthouse. Title companies and closing attorneys use this feature regularly. If you are doing a title search, start with the eSearch portal or the GSCCCA database to pull up the index, then contact the division if you need full document copies.

Open Records in Forsyth County

Forsyth County uses the JustFOIA platform for open records requests. This covers records held by all county departments, not just the courts. If you need documents from the county commission, the planning department, or other county offices, this is the portal to use. The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners has stated its commitment to providing access to public records.

You can submit requests through the Forsyth County JustFOIA portal. The system tracks your request and notifies you when documents are ready. It is straightforward to use. Just describe what you want, give enough detail for staff to find it, and submit.

For Sheriff's Office records, you need to go through the Sheriff's Office portal separately. The county website notes that requests for law enforcement records should be directed there rather than through the general county portal. The police records number is 770-781-2222.

Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 through 50-18-74, Georgia's Open Records Act guarantees public access to most government records. The full text of the Open Records Act spells out the rules for both requesters and agencies. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-73 allows agencies to charge reasonable fees for the cost of searching and copying records. Forsyth County posts its fee information on the JustFOIA portal so you can estimate costs before submitting a request.

Georgia Records Laws and Forsyth County

Georgia's Open Records Act is the legal foundation for public access to government documents in Forsyth County and every other county in the state. The act says public records belong to the people. Government agencies hold them as custodians, not as owners. You do not need to state a reason for your request, and the agency cannot ask you why you want the record.

The three-day response window is a firm rule. If Forsyth County cannot produce the records in three business days, the agency must provide a written timeline and an estimate of any costs. Agencies that fail to comply risk legal action, and the statute allows courts to award attorney fees to requesters who have to file suit to get their records. In practice, Forsyth County handles most routine requests on time. Complex or large requests may take longer, but you should get a written response within three days even if the full production takes more time.

Sealed court records and juvenile records are handled differently. A judge must order records sealed, and once sealed they are not subject to the Open Records Act. If you believe a record was improperly sealed, you can petition the court to unseal it. For all other public records in Forsyth County, access is the default and denial is the exception.

Cities in Forsyth County

Forsyth County does not currently have any cities that meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. Cumming is the county seat and the largest city, but all court records and property filings for the county go through the Forsyth County Clerk of Superior Court at (770) 781-2120. Residents of any city within the county should use the clerk office for records access.

Nearby Counties

Forsyth County shares borders with several other north Georgia counties. If you cannot find the office or record you are looking for in Forsyth County, it may be in a neighboring county. Each county has its own clerk office with separate phone numbers and records systems.