Worth County, GA Public Records

State Court
201 N Main St, Rm 13
Sylvester, GA 31791 http://www.gaclerks.org/Clerks/FindMy
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 229-776-8205
F: 229-776-8237
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil, Eviction, Traffic
Restricted Records: No juvenile, adoption, sexual, mental health or expunged records released
Small Claims is in Magistrate Court.
Probate Court
201 N Main St, Rm 12
Sylvester, GA 31791 https://www.worthcountyboc.com/depart
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 229-776-8207
F: 229-776-1540
Jurisdiction: Probate, Estates, Marriage Licenses
The Probate Court also handles birth & death records from 1919 , marriage firearms licenses, estates, guardianship's of minors and incapacitated adults, along with numerous miscellaneous duties.
Superior Court
201 N Main St
Courthouse, Rm 13
Sylvester, GA 31791 http://www.gaclerks.org/Clerks/FindMy
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 229-776-8205
F: 229-776-8237
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil over $15,000, Juvenile, Domestic Relations, Family
Restricted Records: No juvenile, adoption, sexual, mental health or expunged records released
Magistrate Court
201 N Main St, Rm 21
Sylvester, GA 31791 https://www.worthcountyboc.com/depart
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 229-776-8210
F: 229-776-8245
Jurisdiction: Civil Actions under $15,000, Small Claims, Evictions, Ordinances
Also, other case records held here are garnishments and criminal warrants.

Worth County, GA Vital Records

Contact the Worth 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.

Worth County
County Superior Court Clerk
201 N Main St, Rm 13
Courthouse, 1st Fl
Sylvester, GA 31791 https://www.worthsuperiorcourt.com/li
9AM-5PM EST
Phone: 229-776-8205
Fax: 229-776-8237
Recorded Documents

Worth 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.

Get a vital certificate.

Worth County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 569.73 sq mi
Population (2009): 21,214
  • Females: 52%
  • White: 69.1%
  • Black/African American: 29.4%
  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.5%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 67.7%
Population Change (2000-2009): -786
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 1.8%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 21.1%
High School Graduates (2000): 68.3%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 8.6%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.68
Housing Units (2000): 9,086
Homeownership Rate (2000): 76.2%
Migration Flow to Worth County, GA from (2007-2008):

Worth County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $162,593
  • Construction: $9,646
  • Retail Trade: $18,162
  • Professional and Technical Services: $2,124
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $7,003
  • Retail Trade: $18,162
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $3,909
  • Manufacturing: $12,720
  • Farms: $11,735
  • Government: $44,083
Employed (2000): 9,343
Unemployed (2000): 727
Unemployment Rate (2009): 9.8%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $25,820
Local Government Employment (2007): 892
Local Government Revenue (2007): $47,367 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $3,620 (thou. dol.)

Worth County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 255
  • Per 1,000 population: 12
Deaths (2007): 250
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.7
Infant Deaths (2007): 2
  • Per 1,000 population: 7.8

Worth County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 23
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 1
  • Forcible rape: 1
  • Robbery: 7
  • Aggravated Assault: 14
Property Crimes (2008): 447
  • Burglary: 130
  • Larceny-Theft: 289
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 28

Worth County Genealogy Records