Muscogee County, GA Public Records

Probate Court
PO Box 1340
Columbus, GA 31902 https://www.columbusga.gov/probate/
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM EST
P: 706-653-4333
F: 706-653-4315
Couriers: 100 10th St
Government Center, 6th Fl
Columbus, GA 31901
Jurisdiction: Probate, Estates, Marriage Licenses
Superior Court
PO Box 2145
Columbus, GA 31902 http://www.muscogeecourts.com
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM EST
P: 706-653-4351
F: 706-653-4479
Couriers: 100 10th St, 2nd Fl
Columbus, GA 31902
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil over $15,000, Juvenile, Domestic Relations, Family
Restricted Records: No adoption, sealed or first offender records released
State Court
PO Box 2145
Columbus, GA 31902 http://www.muscogeecourts.com
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM EST
P: 706-653-4351
F: 706-653-4359
Couriers: 100 10th St, 2nd Fl
Columbus, GA 31902
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil, Evictions, Traffic
Restricted Records: No adoption, sealed or first offender records released
Magistrate Court
100 10th St, 8th Fl
Government Ctr, Tower
Columbus, GA 31902 https://www.columbusga.gov/Courts/mag
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 706-653-4390
F: 706-653-4559
Jurisdiction: Civil Actions under $15,000, Small Claims, Evictions, Town Ordinances
Court also has jurisdiction garnishments, abandoned vehicles, but no county ordinance violations.

Muscogee County, GA Vital Records

Contact the Muscogee 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.

Muscogee County
County Superior Court Clerk
100 10th St, 2nd Fl
The Columbus Government Ctr, Twr
Columbus, GA 31901 http://www.muscogeecourts.com/
8:30AM-5PM EST
Phone: 706-653-4358 ext. 1
Fax: 706-653-4359
Recorded Documents

Muscogee County Vital Certificates

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Muscogee County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 216.26 sq mi
Population (2009): 190,414
  • Females: 53%
  • White: 48.6%
  • Black/African American: 46.8%
  • Asian: 2%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 4.3%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 45.6%
Population Change (2000-2009): 4,123
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 4.7%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 8.1%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 18.3%
High School Graduates (2000): 78.9%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 20.3%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.54
Housing Units (2000): 76,182
Homeownership Rate (2000): 56.4%
Migration Flow to Muscogee County, GA from (2007-2008):

Muscogee County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $5,257,330
  • Construction: $219,615
  • Retail Trade: $335,762
  • Professional and Technical Services: $341,943
  • Healthcare: $625,328
  • Banking: $465,786
  • Retail Trade: $335,762
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $170,724
  • Manufacturing: $469,626
  • Farms: $-802
  • Government: $1,311,427
Employed (2000): 75,677
Unemployed (2000): 5,693
Unemployment Rate (2009): 8.8%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $36,353
Local Government Employment (2007): 9,362
Local Government Revenue (2007): $520,523 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $349,972 (thou. dol.)

Muscogee County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 3,423
  • Per 1,000 population: 18.3
Deaths (2007): 1,759
  • Per 1,000 population: 9.4
Infant Deaths (2007): 48
  • Per 1,000 population: 14

Muscogee County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 1,275
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 30
  • Forcible rape: 72
  • Robbery: 635
  • Aggravated Assault: 538
Property Crimes (2008): 14,591
  • Burglary: 3,273
  • Larceny-Theft: 9,707
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 1,611

Muscogee County Genealogy Records