| Clerk of Superior Court | Forsyth County Clerk of Court (Superior and State Court) |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | Forsyth County Courthouse, 101 E. Courthouse Square, Cumming, GA 30040 |
| Phone | (770) 781-2120 |
| Hours | 8:30 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) |
Forsyth County's Clerk of Court, at the Forsyth County Courthouse in Cumming, serves both Superior Court and State Court civil divisions from one office, keeping felony and misdemeanor criminal cases, civil suits, divorces, and real estate and UCC filings. Forsyth County Probate Court, a separate office in the same courthouse, handles wills, estates, guardianships, and marriage and weapons-carry licenses.
The county's public case search requires a free registration through the clerk's online Smart Search tool, and real estate, UCC, and lien records are additionally searchable through the statewide GSCCCA index that every Georgia superior court clerk contributes to.
Search Forsyth County court records online
Clerk of Superior Court
Forsyth County Clerk of Court (Superior and State Court)
- Cost
- Free registration required for online case search; fees for copies
- Coverage
- Superior Court felony, civil, and family cases; State Court civil matters; real estate and UCC filings
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Traffic
The clerk's website returned a bot-protection redirect when checked directly; a web search from the official forsythclerk.com domain confirms this is the correct case-search and clerk's office page. Address and phone from that same official listing: 101 E. Courthouse Square, Room 1007, Cumming, GA 30040; (770) 781-2120.
Other courts
Forsyth County Probate Court
- Coverage
- Wills, estate administration, guardianship and conservatorship, marriage licenses, weapons carry licenses, and birth and death certificates
- Records
- Probate
Located at the Forsyth County Courthouse, 101 East Courthouse Square, Cumming, GA 30040; phone (770) 781-2120.
Other courts
GSCCCA Search — Forsyth County records
- Cost
- Free basic search; premium searches and certified copies cost extra
- Coverage
- Statewide index of real estate, UCC, and lien records that includes documents recorded by the Forsyth County Clerk of Superior Court
- Records
- Civil
Not a criminal or civil case docket search.
What is available online
The Clerk's Smart Search tool requires free registration and searches by file number or party name; the county's live site could not be directly reached through automated verification at the time of writing, so treat the exact page addresses as needing a manual double-check. GSCCCA separately covers real estate, UCC, and lien filings recorded with the same office. Probate Court keeps its own records independently of the Clerk of Court.
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
Forsyth County clerk offices
Forsyth County Courthouse, 101 E. Courthouse Square, Cumming, GA 30040
Phone: (770) 781-2120
Hours: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday
Contact details were taken from the office's website and are re-checked on a schedule; confirm hours before visiting.
Superior and State Court records. Register for the Clerk's online Smart Search tool, or visit the Forsyth County Courthouse at 101 E. Courthouse Square, Room 1007, Cumming. Call (770) 781-2120 to confirm current copy fees before mailing a request.
Probate records. Contact the Forsyth County Probate Court at the same courthouse address; documents may be filed by mail or in person.
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 Forsyth County have separate clerks for Superior and State Court?
No. One Clerk of Court office handles both Superior Court and State Court civil matters in Forsyth County, from the Forsyth County Courthouse in Cumming.
How do I search Forsyth County court records online?
The Clerk of Court's Smart Search tool requires a free registration before you can search by file number or party name.
Who keeps Forsyth County probate records?
The Forsyth County Probate Court, a separate office in the same courthouse, handling wills, estates, guardianships, and marriage and weapons carry licenses.
Can I search Forsyth County real estate and lien records separately from case dockets?
Yes. Real estate, UCC, and lien filings recorded by the Forsyth County Clerk of Superior Court are also searchable through the statewide GSCCCA index at gsccca.org.
Sources
- Forsyth County Clerk of Court — https://www.forsythclerk.com/
- Forsyth County Probate Court — https://www.forsythco.com/government/departments/probate-court/
- GSCCCA Search — https://www.gsccca.org/search
- 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
- 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.