Charlton County, GA Public Records

Superior Court
PO Box 760
Folkston, GA 31537 https://charltoncountyga.us/261/Clerk
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 912-496-2354
F: 912-496-3882
Couriers: 1520 3rd St, Ste A
Folkston, GA 31537-8961
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil over $15,000, Juvenile, Domestic Relations, Family
Restricted Records: No juvenile, adoption, sexual, mental health or expunged records released
State Court
PO Box 760
Folkston, GA 31537 https://charltoncountyga.us/261/Clerk
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 912-496-2354
F: 912-496-3882
Couriers: 1520 3rd St, Ste A
Folkston, GA 31537
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil, Traffic
Restricted Records: No juvenile, adoption, sexual, mental health or expunged records released
Magistrate Court
1520 3rd St, #B
Folkston, GA 31537 https://charltoncountyga.us/262/Proba
Hours: 8AM-N 1PM-5PM EST
P: 912-496-2617
F: 912-496-7045
Jurisdiction: Civil Actions under $15,000, Small Claims, Evictions, Ordinances
Court also has jurisdiction for bad checks, arrest warrants, preliminary hearings. In Charlton County, Probate and Magistrate Courts work in a combined office.
Probate Court
1520 3rd St, Ste B
Folkston, GA 31537 https://charltoncountyga.us/262/Proba
Hours: 8AM-N 1PM-5PM EST
P: 912-496-2230
F: 912-496-7045
Jurisdiction: Probate, Estates, Marriage Licenses
In Charlton County, the Probate and Magistrate Courts work in a combined office.

Charlton County, GA Vital Records

Contact the Charlton County Office of the County Superior Court Clerk if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Charlton County
County Superior Court Clerk
1520 3rd St, Ste A
Folkston, GA 31537 http://www.gaclerks.org/Clerks/FindMy
8:30AM-5PM EST
Phone: 912-496-2354
Fax: 912-496-3882
Recorded Documents

Charlton County Vital Certificates

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Charlton County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 780.77 sq mi
Population (2009): 10,725
  • Females: 45.7%
  • White: 68.7%
  • Black/African American: 28.9%
  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.2%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 67.8%
Population Change (2000-2009): 443
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.9%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 2.2%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 21.5%
High School Graduates (2000): 65.1%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 6.4%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.74
Housing Units (2000): 3,859
Homeownership Rate (2000): 80.8%
Migration Flow to Charlton County, GA from (2007-2008):

Charlton County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $97,451
  • Construction: $2,950
  • Retail Trade: $6,424
  • Professional and Technical Services: $0
  • Healthcare: $3,004
  • Banking: $4,567
  • Retail Trade: $6,424
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $0
  • Manufacturing: $16,890
  • Farms: $761
  • Government: $27,555
Employed (2000): 3,548
Unemployed (2000): 195
Unemployment Rate (2009): 10.6%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $19,861
Local Government Employment (2007): 0
Local Government Revenue (2007): $33,696 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $13,151 (thou. dol.)

Charlton County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 163
  • Per 1,000 population: 15.4
Deaths (2007): 96
  • Per 1,000 population: 9.1
Infant Deaths (2007): 2
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.3

Charlton County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 26
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 2
  • Robbery: 3
  • Aggravated Assault: 21
Property Crimes (2008): 183
  • Burglary: 48
  • Larceny-Theft: 128
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 7

Charlton County Genealogy Records