Forsyth County, GA Public Records

State Court
101 E Courthouse Square, Rm 1007
Cumming, GA 30040 https://www.forsythclerk.com
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM EST
P: 770-781-2120
F: 678-807-1381
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
Restricted Records: No juvenile, adoption, sexual, mental health or expunged records released
Probate Court
100 W Courthouse Sq, Ste 008
Courthouse Annex, Lower Level
Cumming, GA 30040 https://www.forsythco.com/Departments
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM EST
P: 770-781-2140
F: 770-886-2839
Jurisdiction: Probate, Estates, Marriage Licenses
Superior Court
101 E Courthouse Sq, Rm 1007
Cumming, GA 30040 https://www.forsythclerk.com/
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM EST
P: 770-781-2120
F: 678-807-1381
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil over $15,000, Juvenile, Domestic Relations, Family
Restricted Records: No juvenile, adoption, sexual, mental health or expunged records released
Magistrate Court
1090 Tribble Gap Rd
Cumming, GA 30040 https://www.forsythco.com/Departments
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM EST
P: 770-781-2211
F: 770-844-7581
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $15,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Ordinance
Court also has jurisdiction for bad checks, arrest warrants, preliminary hearings, and county ordinance violations.

Forsyth County, GA Vital Records

Contact the Forsyth 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.

Forsyth County
County Superior Court Clerk
101 E Courthouse Sq, 1st Fl, Rm 1007
Cumming, GA 30040 http://www.forsythclerk.com/
8:30AM-5PM EST
Phone: 770-781-2120
Fax: 678-807-1381
Recorded Documents

Forsyth County Vital Certificates

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Forsyth County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 225.8 sq mi
Population (2009): 174,520
  • Females: 49.3%
  • White: 89.3%
  • Black/African American: 4.2%
  • Asian: 5.1%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 8.8%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 81.2%
Population Change (2000-2009): 76,153
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 6%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 8.6%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 5%
High School Graduates (2000): 85.7%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 34.6%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.83
Housing Units (2000): 36,505
Homeownership Rate (2000): 88%
Migration Flow to Forsyth County, GA from (2007-2008):

Forsyth County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $3,222,164
  • Construction: $446,038
  • Retail Trade: $203,511
  • Professional and Technical Services: $311,105
  • Healthcare: $168,326
  • Banking: $123,024
  • Retail Trade: $203,511
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $69,612
  • Manufacturing: $525,133
  • Farms: $30,165
  • Government: $320,666
Employed (2000): 51,779
Unemployed (2000): 1,096
Unemployment Rate (2009): 7.9%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $38,813
Local Government Employment (2007): 5,595
Local Government Revenue (2007): $265,703 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $336,162 (thou. dol.)

Forsyth County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 2,367
  • Per 1,000 population: 14.9
Deaths (2007): 643
  • Per 1,000 population: 4.1
Infant Deaths (2007): 11
  • Per 1,000 population: 4.6

Forsyth County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 144
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 5
  • Forcible rape: 27
  • Robbery: 32
  • Aggravated Assault: 80
Property Crimes (2008): 2,363
  • Burglary: 562
  • Larceny-Theft: 1,642
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 159

Forsyth County Genealogy Records