Clarke County, GA Public Records

Superior Court
325 E Washington St, Rm 450
Athens, GA 30601 https://www.athensclarkecounty.com/32
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM EST
P: 706-613-3190
F: 706-613-3189
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil over $15,000, Juvenile, Domestic Relations, Family
Restricted Records: No juvenile, adoptions, sealed, sexual, mental health or expunged records released
This court will perform no name searches for the public.
State Court
325 E Washington St, Rm 450
Athens, GA 30601 https://www.accgov.com/324/Clerk-of-S
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM EST
P: 706-613-3190
F: 706-613-3189
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil, Evictions, Traffic
Restricted Records: No juvenile, adoptions, sealed, sexual, mental health or expunged records released
This court will perform no name searches for the public.
Magistrate Court
325 E Washington St, #240
Athens, GA 30601 https://www.athensclarkecounty.com/67
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 706-613-3310
F: 706-613-3314
Jurisdiction: Civil Actions under $15,000, Small Claims, Evictions, Ordinances
Court also has jurisdiction for bad checks, arrest warrants, and preliminary hearings, also foreclosures, garnishments, abandoned vehicles.
Probate Court
325 E Washington St, #200
Athens, GA 30601 https://www.athensclarkecounty.com/22
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 706-613-3320
F: 706-613-3323
Jurisdiction: Probate, Estates, Marriage Licenses
The Court handles guardianships of minors and incapacitated adults, decedent's estates, mental health evaluations and/or treatment, and other cases such as birth certificate amendments, boundary line disputes, and certain cases concerning trusts.

Clarke County, GA Vital Records

Contact the Clarke 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.

Clarke County
County Superior Court Clerk
325 E Washington St, Rm 400
Athens, GA 30601 https://www.accgov.com/579/Superior-C
8AM-5PM EST
Phone: 706-613-3161
Fax: 706-613-3169
Recorded Documents

Clarke County Vital Certificates

If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.

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Clarke County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 120.79 sq mi
Population (2009): 116,342
  • Females: 51.7%
  • White: 69.6%
  • Black/African American: 25.6%
  • Asian: 3.2%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 9.3%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 60.9%
Population Change (2000-2009): 14,855
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 8.4%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 11.8%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 30.8%
High School Graduates (2000): 81%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 39.8%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.35
Housing Units (2000): 42,126
Homeownership Rate (2000): 42%
Migration Flow to Clarke County, GA from (2007-2008):

Clarke County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $3,318,143
  • Construction: $103,545
  • Retail Trade: $217,051
  • Professional and Technical Services: $108,051
  • Healthcare: $516,220
  • Banking: $86,628
  • Retail Trade: $217,051
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $109,622
  • Manufacturing: $510,019
  • Farms: $2,741
  • Government: $1,152,046
Employed (2000): 49,159
Unemployed (2000): 5,601
Unemployment Rate (2009): 7.3%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $24,832
Local Government Employment (2007): 4,538
Local Government Revenue (2007): $467,042 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $254,624 (thou. dol.)

Clarke County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 1,657
  • Per 1,000 population: 14.6
Deaths (2007): 624
  • Per 1,000 population: 5.5
Infant Deaths (2007): 14
  • Per 1,000 population: 8.4

Clarke County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 537
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 2
  • Forcible rape: 54
  • Robbery: 204
  • Aggravated Assault: 277
Property Crimes (2008): 6,834
  • Burglary: 1,760
  • Larceny-Theft: 4,704
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 370

Clarke County Genealogy Records