Fulton County Phone Directory

Fulton County is the largest county in Georgia by population with over 1.09 million residents. The county seat is Atlanta, which also serves as the state capital. This phone directory covers the main public offices in Fulton County, including the Clerk of Superior Court, the Probate Court, vital records, and the county health department. If you need to reach the civil division, the criminal records line, or a service center for property filings, you can find each number and address listed on this page. Offices are spread across downtown Atlanta, North Fulton, and South Fulton locations.

Fulton County Clerk Phone Directory

The Clerk of Superior and Magistrate Courts is the central records office for Fulton County. This office maintains records of all civil and criminal actions filed in the Superior Court. It also records deeds for real and personal property sales and keeps the chain of title for every parcel in the county. The main clerk office is at 136 Pryor Street S.W., Room 106, in downtown Atlanta. Mail goes to P.O. Box 4362, Atlanta, GA 30302. Under Georgia law at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, citizens have the right to inspect and copy most government records held by this office.

The Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court website is the best starting point when you need a phone number or form from the clerk office.

From this homepage you can reach each division, view fee schedules, and find instructions for mail or online requests. The site also posts office hours and holiday closures.

Fulton County Phone Numbers by Department

Each division within the Fulton County clerk office has its own direct line. Calling the right number saves time. The main switchboard at (404) 613-5313 can route you, but the direct lines get you through faster. Real estate records picks up at (404) 613-5287 for deed recordings and title searches. The civil division is at (404) 612-5344 for civil filings and name changes. Criminal records uses (404) 612-5174. Adoption records has a separate line at (404) 612-7785. Passport services go through the main number. The Board of Equalization is at (404) 613-7792.

The Fulton County government department page for the Clerk of Superior Court lists each division with staff contacts and current phone numbers.

This page is kept up to date by the county. It shows the structure of the clerk office and notes any recent changes in staffing or phone lines.

Other county departments beyond the clerk office also have direct lines. Emergency preparedness is 404-612-5660. Environmental health takes calls at 770-520-7500. The family division handles domestic matters at 404-613-0505. Probate Court, which deals with wills, estates, and marriage licenses, can be reached at 404-613-4070. Property records has its own line at 404-612-4117. For birth and death certificates, call vital records at 404-613-1260. Eviction and dispossessory filings go through 404-613-5313.

Fulton County Contact Lookup Online

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA) runs a statewide records database that covers all 159 counties in Georgia, including Fulton. You can search for real estate records, liens, and court filings through the GSCCCA search portal. It is one of the simplest ways to look up records without a trip to the courthouse. Basic lookups are free. Some document images need a paid account.

The GSCCCA page for Fulton County displays the clerk's phone number, mailing address, and links to the county's own records system.

Use this page to verify contact details before calling or mailing a request. The database goes back several decades for most record types filed in Fulton County. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71, agencies must make records available for inspection within three business days. The GSCCCA system helps meet that timeline by putting many records online where anyone can view them at any hour.

Public Records in the Fulton County Directory

Public records in Fulton County fall under Georgia's Open Records Act. The law states that most records held by government offices are open for public view. You do not need to state a reason for your request. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 lists the specific exemptions, such as certain medical records, ongoing investigations, and documents that would invade personal privacy. Anything not on the exemption list is open to all.

Court records, case filings, and judgments are all accessible. You can view them at the courthouse or ask for copies by mail. Certified copies carry an extra fee, but plain copies are also available. The clerk office handles these requests during normal business hours.

The Fulton County Court public records page explains what is available and how to start a request.

This resource covers the types of records you can access, the steps for making a request, and what to expect in terms of wait times and fees from the Fulton County court system.

Fulton County Open Records Phone Line

For records not held by the courts, Fulton County has a separate open records request process. The official custodian of records is Shalanda M.J. Miller in the Office of the County Attorney. Her office is at 141 Pryor Street, S.W., Suite 4038, Atlanta, Georgia 30303. The phone line is 404-612-0281. You can also email requests to orr@fultoncountyga.gov. Georgia law requires the county to assist the public in gaining access to government records and to comply with the Open Records Act.

The Fulton County open records request page walks you through every step of the process for submitting a request.

The page shows acceptable formats for requests, fees for copies, and contact details for the custodian's office. Be specific in your request. The more detail you give, the faster staff can pull what you need.

The Sheriff's Office keeps its own records and has a different custodian. That office is at 185 Central Avenue, SW, 9th Floor, Atlanta, GA 30303. Call (404) 612-5100 for law enforcement or jail records. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71, agencies can charge reasonable fees for the time spent searching and copying records. Fulton County posts its fee schedule on the open records page so you know the cost upfront. Simple requests usually get a response within three business days.

Fulton County Directory Service Centers

Fulton County stretches a long way from north to south. Not everyone can get to downtown Atlanta easily. The county runs service centers in different parts of the county to help with that. The main office at 136 Pryor Street handles walk-ins during regular hours. It sits near the MARTA Five Points station, which makes it simple to reach by train. Parking downtown can be hard to find, so public transit is worth thinking about.

North Fulton and South Fulton also have service centers. Both run by appointment only. Call (404) 613-5313 to set up a time at either one. These handle many of the same tasks as the downtown office but on a smaller scale. If you live in Roswell, Alpharetta, or Sandy Springs, the North Fulton center may be much closer. Residents in South Fulton, East Point, or Union City can use the south center instead of driving into the city.

Georgia Records Laws for Fulton County

Georgia's Open Records Act is found at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 through 50-18-77. It applies to every county, and Fulton County handles one of the highest volumes of requests in the state. The act says public records belong to the people of Georgia. Government agencies serve as custodians, not owners, of those documents. They cannot deny access without citing a specific legal exemption.

The full text of Georgia's Open Records Act is available for reference and covers definitions, exemptions, enforcement, and penalties. If you believe Fulton County has wrongly denied your request, the law lets you go to court and seek an order for disclosure. The losing party may have to pay legal fees, which gives both sides a reason to follow the rules.

In day-to-day practice, Fulton County processes requests on a rolling basis. Simple requests usually wrap up in three days. Larger or more involved requests take longer, but the office should give you a timeline. Stay in touch by calling 404-612-0281 or sending a note to orr@fultoncountyga.gov if your request seems slow. The Georgia Secretary of State website can also help if you need state-level records or business filings that tie into your Fulton County search.

Cities in Fulton County

Fulton County includes Atlanta and a number of other cities that have grown into large population centers. All fall under the Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court for court records and property filings. Call (404) 613-5313 if you are not sure which office handles your area.

Nearby Counties

Several counties border Fulton County in the metro Atlanta area. If the record or contact number you need is not in Fulton County, try one of these neighboring counties. Each has its own clerk office with separate phone numbers and hours.