| Clerk of Superior Court | Cherokee County Clerk of Courts (Superior, State, and Magistrate) |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | Frank C. Mills III Justice Center, 90 North Street, Canton, GA 30114 |
| Phone | (678) 493-6511 |
| Hours | 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday |
| Earliest records noted | Varies by court — older files may be on paper or microfilm |
| Plain copy fee | $0.50 per page (O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77(g)(2), clerk of superior court) |
| Certified copy fee | $2.50 for the first page plus $0.50 for each additional page (O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77(g)(4), clerk of superior court) |
Cherokee County consolidates the Clerk of Superior Court, Clerk of State Court, and Clerk of Magistrate Court into one office, the Cherokee County Clerk of Courts, based at the Frank C. Mills III Justice Center in Canton. That single office keeps felony criminal cases, civil suits, divorces, real estate and UCC filings, misdemeanors, traffic citations, and small claims and eviction cases.
Cherokee County Probate Court is a separate, independent office for wills, estates, guardianships, and marriage and weapons-carry licenses. Cherokee is also one of the counties on the Tyler-hosted re:SearchGA system for case dockets.
Because the Superior, State, and Magistrate Court divisions share one clerk's office, someone researching a case in Cherokee County generally only needs to know one phone number and one building rather than tracking down separate offices for a felony charge, a traffic ticket, and a small-claims dispute. The main exception is Probate Court, which keeps guardianship, estate, and licensing records under a different judge and a different office in the same Justice Center complex, and Juvenile Court records, which remain confidential regardless of which office administers them.
Search Cherokee County court records online
Clerk of Superior Court
Cherokee County Clerk of Courts (Superior, State, and Magistrate)
- Cost
- Free search; fees for copies
- Coverage
- Superior Court felony, civil, and family cases; State Court misdemeanors and traffic citations; Magistrate Court small claims and evictions; real estate and UCC filings
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Traffic
One office serves Superior, State, and Magistrate Courts, unlike counties where each court has its own separate clerk.
Other courts
Cherokee County Probate Court
- Coverage
- Wills, estate administration, guardianship and conservatorship, marriage licenses, and weapons carry licenses
- Records
- Probate
Located at 90 North Street, Suite 340, Canton; phone (678) 493-6100 (estate/guardianship filings: (678) 493-6160).
What is available online
Because Superior, State, and Magistrate Courts share one clerk's office, the case-search tool covers all three court types from a single site, and the county also participates in re:SearchGA. Probate Court keeps its own records separately and is not included in the shared case-search tool.
Which clerk has your record
In Georgia, the clerk who keeps a file depends on which court heard the case. Check the court name on the case notice, citation, or order, then use the office and coverage details above to identify the record holder. Court names and responsibilities differ by state; a county clerk may not keep court case files. For federal cases, see the PACER guide. The full court structure is on the Georgia page.
| Court | Typical cases | Records kept by |
|---|---|---|
| Superior Courts (49 judicial circuits) | Felony criminal cases; Divorce, custody, and other domestic cases; Real estate and land title disputes | Clerk of Superior Court of the county |
| State Courts | Misdemeanor criminal cases; Traffic citations; Civil cases up to the state court's jurisdictional limit | Clerk of State Court of the county (or the Clerk of Superior Court where no separate state court exists) |
| Probate Courts | Wills and estate administration; Guardianship and conservatorship; Marriage licenses | Judge/Clerk of Probate Court of the county |
| Magistrate Courts | Small claims and civil cases up to $15,000; Dispossessory (eviction) proceedings; County ordinance violations | Clerk of Magistrate Court (frequently the same office as the Clerk of Superior Court) |
| Juvenile Courts | Delinquency cases; Deprivation (abuse and neglect) cases; Children in need of services | Clerk of Juvenile Court of the county |
| Municipal Courts | City ordinance violations; Traffic tickets issued by city police; Preliminary hearings | Municipal court clerk of that city |
Request records in person or by mail
Cherokee County clerk offices
Frank C. Mills III Justice Center, 90 North Street, Canton, GA 30114
Phone: (678) 493-6511
Hours: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday
Superior, State, and Magistrate Court records. Search online through the Clerk of Courts' case search, or visit the Frank C. Mills III Justice Center, 90 North Street, Canton. Deeds and real estate records are handled through a separate line, (678) 493-6540.
Probate records. Contact the Cherokee County Probate Court at 90 North Street, Suite 340, Canton; (678) 493-6100. Estate and guardianship filings use a separate line, (678) 493-6160.
Fees
| Item | Typical cost in Georgia |
|---|---|
| Plain copy | $0.50 per page (O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77(g)(2), clerk of superior court) |
| Certified copy | $2.50 for the first page plus $0.50 for each additional page (O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77(g)(4), clerk of superior court) |
These are the statutory rates for the Clerk of Superior Court under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77. State, probate, magistrate, and juvenile courts each set or follow their own fee schedules, which can differ from the superior court rate, so confirm the fee for the specific court before sending payment.
Need a copy an agency will accept? See how to get certified copies of court records.
Sealed and restricted records
Georgia court records are presumed open under Uniform Superior Court Rule 21, which states that "all court records are public and are to be available for public inspection unless public access is limited by law." A judge may seal or restrict access to part of a file only after a hearing, and only when the harm to a person's privacy clearly outweighs the public interest in the record; an order sealing a record can be appealed to the Supreme Court of Georgia under Rule 21.4.
The Georgia guide lists every category of sealed and restricted record, and our guide to expunging or sealing a criminal record explains how to remove one from public view.
Frequently asked questions
Does Cherokee County have separate clerks for Superior, State, and Magistrate Court?
No. One office, the Cherokee County Clerk of Courts, serves all three courts, which makes case search simpler than in counties where each court has its own clerk.
Which office has my Cherokee County divorce or felony case?
The Cherokee County Clerk of Courts, which handles Superior Court filings including divorces, felonies, and larger civil suits, from the Frank C. Mills III Justice Center in Canton.
Where do I look up a Cherokee County misdemeanor or traffic case?
The same Cherokee County Clerk of Courts case-search tool, since that office also serves as the State Court clerk.
Who keeps Cherokee County probate records?
The Cherokee County Probate Court, a separate office at 90 North Street, Suite 340, Canton, reachable at (678) 493-6100.
Can I get real estate or UCC records for Cherokee County online?
Yes. The Cherokee County Clerk of Courts records real estate and UCC filings, which are also searchable statewide through the GSCCCA index at gsccca.org in addition to the county's own case-search tool.
Sources
- Cherokee County Clerk of Courts — Case Search — https://www.cherokeecourtclerk.com/case-search
- Cherokee County Superior Court Clerk's Office — https://www.cherokeecourtclerk.com/superior-court-clerks-office
- Cherokee County Probate Court — https://www.cherokeecountyga.gov/probate-court/
- re:SearchGA (Tyler Host case search) — https://researchga.tylerhost.net/
- Georgia Courts — Navigating the Courts — https://georgiacourts.gov/a2j/self-help-resources/navigating-the-courts/
- Georgia Courts — E-Access to Court Records — https://georgiacourts.gov/eaccess-court-records/
- PeachCourt — Document Access and Electronic Filing — https://www.peachcourt.com/Account/Access
- GSCCCA — Search — https://www.gsccca.org/search
- Georgia Felon Search — https://services.georgia.gov/gta/gafs/
- Georgia Court of Appeals — Docket Search — https://www.gaappeals.gov/docket-search/
- Supreme Court of Georgia — Docket Search — https://www.gasupreme.us/docket-search/
- Georgia Courts — Record Restrictions/Expungement — https://georgiacourts.gov/a2j/self-help-resources/record-restrictions-expungement/
- O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 — Restriction of Criminal History Record Information — https://law.justia.com/codes/georgia/title-35/chapter-3/article-2/section-35-3-37/
- O.C.G.A. § 9-11-7.1 — Redacted Information; Filings Under Seal — https://law.justia.com/codes/georgia/title-9/chapter-11/article-3/section-9-11-7-1/
- O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77 — Clerk of Superior Court Fees — https://law.justia.com/codes/georgia/title-15/chapter-6/article-2/section-15-6-77/
- Uniform Rules for the Superior Courts of Georgia (Rule 21) — https://assets.georgiacourts.gov/4/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/03170432/UNIFORM-SUPERIOR-COURT-RULES-2025_03_06.pdf
- PACER — Federal court records — https://pacer.uscourts.gov/
See also: all Georgia counties.