Richmond County, GA Public Records

Superior Court
735 James Brown Blvd, Ste 2200
Augusta, GA 30901 https://www.augustaga.gov/804/Superio
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM EST
P: 706-821-2460
F: 706-821-2448
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil, Juvenile, Domestic Relations, Family
Restricted Records: No juvenile, adoption, sexual, mental health or expunged records released
The Superior Court has exclusive, constitutional authority over felony cases, divorce, equity, and cases regarding title to land. In addition, the Superior Court may try any form of civil or criminal case except probate matters.
State Court
735 James Brown Blvd, #1500
Augusta, GA 30901 https://www.augustaga.gov/296/Clerk-o
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM EST
P: 706-821-2460
F: 706-821-2448
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil, Evictions, Traffic
Restricted Records: No juvenile, adoption, sexual, mental health or expunged records released
This court hears civil actions without regard to the amount in controversy, except those actions of which exclusive jurisdiction is at the Superior Courts.
Magistrate Court
735 James Brown Blvd, Ste 1400
Augusta, GA 30911 https://www.augustaga.gov/67/Civil-Ma
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM EST
P: 706-821-2370
F: 706-821-2381
Jurisdiction: Civil Actions under $15,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Ordinances
Court does have some misdemeanor records that are city ordinance violations. The Judges of Magistrate Court also handle the Initial Appearance Hearings of individuals arrested on felony warrants.
Civil Court
735 James Brown Blvd, Ste 1400
Augusta, GA 30911 https://www.augustaga.gov/67/Civil-Ma
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM EST
P: 706-821-2370
F: 706-821-2381
Jurisdiction: Civil Actions under $45,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Ordinances, Traffic
The Civil Court of Richmond County is a forum for civil disputes in which the amount in controversy does not exceed $45,000. Can hear preliminary hears associated with issuing arrest warrants for felonies and misdemeanors.
Probate Court
735 James Brown Blvd, Ste 1000
John H Ruffin, Jr. Courthouse
Augusta, GA 30901 https://www.augustaga.gov/197/Probate
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM EST
P: 706-821-2434
F: 706-821-2442
Jurisdiction: Probate, Estates, Marriage Licenses

Richmond County, GA Vital Records

Contact the Augusta-Richmond County Judicial Ctr 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.

Augusta-Richmond County Judicial Ctr
County Superior Court Clerk
735 James Brown Blvd #1500
Augusta, GA 30901 https://www.augustaga.gov/296/Clerk-o
8:30AM-5PM EST
Phone: 706-821-2460, 706-821-1234
Fax: 706-821-2448
Recorded Documents

Richmond 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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Richmond County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 324.04 sq mi
Population (2009): 199,768
  • Females: 52.8%
  • White: 43.2%
  • Black/African American: 52.8%
  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 2.8%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 41.4%
Population Change (2000-2009): -10
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 3.4%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 6.6%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 23.8%
High School Graduates (2000): 78%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 18.7%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.55
Housing Units (2000): 82,312
Homeownership Rate (2000): 58%
Migration Flow to Richmond County, GA from (2007-2008):

Richmond County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $6,101,470
  • Construction: $245,970
  • Retail Trade: $317,484
  • Professional and Technical Services: $218,179
  • Healthcare: $764,295
  • Banking: $156,844
  • Retail Trade: $317,484
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $157,005
  • Manufacturing: $596,957
  • Farms: $626
  • Government: $2,630,893
Employed (2000): 78,906
Unemployed (2000): 7,998
Unemployment Rate (2009): 9.8%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $27,343
Local Government Employment (2007): 9,000
Local Government Revenue (2007): $524,247 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $524,402 (thou. dol.)

Richmond County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 3,397
  • Per 1,000 population: 17.2
Deaths (2007): 1,891
  • Per 1,000 population: 9.6
Infant Deaths (2007): 36
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.6

Richmond County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 1,135
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 20
  • Forcible rape: 145
  • Robbery: 723
  • Aggravated Assault: 247
Property Crimes (2008): 14,276
  • Burglary: 3,542
  • Larceny-Theft: 9,056
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 1,678

Richmond County Genealogy Records