Polk County, GA Public Records

Superior Court
PO Box 948
Cedartown, GA 30125 https://www.polkga.org/superior-court
Hours: 9AM-5PM EST
P: 770-749-2114
F: 770-749-2148
Couriers: 100 Proir St, Rm 106
Courthouse No 1
Cedartown, GA 30125
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil over $15,000, Juvenile, Domestic Relations, Family
Restricted Records: No adoption, sexual, mental health or expunged records released
The clerk's office also handles deed records, liens, UCC filings, notary applications.
Magistrate Court
102 Prior St, Rm 203
Courthouse #2
Cedartown, GA 30125 https://www.polkga.org/magistrate-cou
Hours: 9AM-4:30PM EST
P: 770-749-2130, 770-749-2187
F: 770-749-2186
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.
Probate Court
100 Prior St, Rm 102
Courthouse #1
Cedartown, GA 30125 https://www.polkga.org/probate-court
Hours: 9AM-5PM EST
P: 770-749-2128
F: 770-749-2150
Jurisdiction: Probate, Estates, Marriage Licenses
This court also administers oaths of office and issues marriage licenses, birth certificates, death certificates, gun permits, and hears traffic cases.

Polk County, GA Vital Records

Contact the Polk 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.

Polk County
County Superior Court Clerk
100 Prior St, Rm 106
Courthouse #1
Cedartown, GA 30125 http://www.gaclerks.org/Clerks/FindMy
9AM-5PM EST
Phone: 770-749-2114
Fax: 770-749-2148
Recorded Documents

Polk County Vital Certificates

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Polk County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 311.14 sq mi
Population (2009): 42,298
  • Females: 49.6%
  • White: 85.1%
  • Black/African American: 12.9%
  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 12.1%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 73.7%
Population Change (2000-2009): 4,171
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 6%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 7.9%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 16.4%
High School Graduates (2000): 63.3%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 8%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.66
Housing Units (2000): 15,059
Homeownership Rate (2000): 71.3%
Migration Flow to Polk County, GA from (2007-2008):

Polk County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $508,689
  • Construction: $34,489
  • Retail Trade: $44,334
  • Professional and Technical Services: $0
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $11,916
  • Retail Trade: $44,334
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $11,672
  • Manufacturing: $153,891
  • Farms: $5,174
  • Government: $97,253
Employed (2000): 15,904
Unemployed (2000): 1,023
Unemployment Rate (2009): 10.4%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $23,191
Local Government Employment (2007): 1,730
Local Government Revenue (2007): $83,406 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $40,847 (thou. dol.)

Polk County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 780
  • Per 1,000 population: 18.8
Deaths (2007): 447
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.8
Infant Deaths (2007): 4
  • Per 1,000 population: 5.1

Polk County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 146
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 17
  • Robbery: 36
  • Aggravated Assault: 93
Property Crimes (2008): 1,491
  • Burglary: 411
  • Larceny-Theft: 950
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 130

Polk County Genealogy Records