Cherokee County, GA Public Records

Superior Court
90 North St, #G-170
Justice Center, Ground Fl
Canton, GA 30114 https://www.cherokeega.com/Clerk-of-C
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM EST
P: 678-493-6511
F: 770-479-0467
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil over $15,000, Juvenile, Domestic Relations, Family
Restricted Records: No juvenile, adoption, sexual, mental health, expunged or confidential records released
This court location also handles juvenile records. Deed Record Division is on the Groud Fl, #G-150, 678-493-6538.
State Court
90 North St, #G170
Justice Center, 1st Fl
Canton, GA 30114 https://www.cherokeega.com/clerk-of-c
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM EST
P: 678-493-6511
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil, Evictions, Traffic
Restricted Records: No juvenile, adoption, sexual, mental health, expunged or confidential records released
This court location also handles juvenile records.
Magistrate Court
90 North St, #150
Canton, GA 30114 https://www.cherokeega.com/magistrate
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 678-493-6431, 678-493-6583
F: 678-493-6440
Jurisdiction: Civil Actions under $15,000, Small Claims, Evictions, Ordinances
Court also has jurisdiction for bad checks, arrest warrants, preliminary hearings, and county ordinance violations.
Probate Court
90 North St, Ste 340
Canton, GA 30114 https://www.cherokeega.com/probate-co
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 678-493-6160
F: 678-493-6170
Jurisdiction: Probate, Estates, Marriage Licenses

Cherokee County, GA Vital Records

Contact the Cherokee 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.

Cherokee County
County Superior Court Clerk
90 North St, #G-170
Deed Record Division
Canton, GA 30114 https://www.cherokeega.com/Clerk-of-C
8:30AM-5PM EST
Phone: 678-493-6538
Fax: 770-479-0467
Recorded Documents

Cherokee 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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Cherokee County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 423.68 sq mi
Population (2009): 215,084
  • Females: 49.9%
  • White: 90%
  • Black/African American: 6.2%
  • Asian: 2%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 9.4%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 81.1%
Population Change (2000-2009): 73,136
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 5.8%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 8%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 6.7%
High School Graduates (2000): 84.4%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 27%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.85
Housing Units (2000): 51,937
Homeownership Rate (2000): 83.9%
Migration Flow to Cherokee County, GA from (2007-2008):

Cherokee County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $2,488,083
  • Construction: $376,026
  • Retail Trade: $241,937
  • Professional and Technical Services: $197,196
  • Healthcare: $196,761
  • Banking: $118,152
  • Retail Trade: $241,937
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $91,928
  • Manufacturing: $229,106
  • Farms: $19,921
  • Government: $421,243
Employed (2000): 75,316
Unemployed (2000): 2,099
Unemployment Rate (2009): 8.6%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $34,818
Local Government Employment (2007): 7,367
Local Government Revenue (2007): $341,524 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $291,785 (thou. dol.)

Cherokee County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 3,328
  • Per 1,000 population: 16.3
Deaths (2007): 1,011
  • Per 1,000 population: 5
Infant Deaths (2007): 16
  • Per 1,000 population: 4.8

Cherokee County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 175
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 2
  • Forcible rape: 13
  • Robbery: 29
  • Aggravated Assault: 131
Property Crimes (2008): 2,479
  • Burglary: 505
  • Larceny-Theft: 1,873
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 101

Cherokee County Genealogy Records