Cherokee County People Search

Cherokee County sits just north of metro Atlanta and holds records for more than 260,000 residents. A people search in Cherokee County can pull from court files, property deeds, marriage records, and open records held by several county offices. The county seat is Canton, and most public records are kept at the courthouse complex on North Street. Whether you need to find a person through a court case or trace a name on a property deed, Cherokee County offers both online tools and in-person access to get the records you need for your search.

Cherokee County Open Records

Cherokee County runs its public records through an online portal called NextRequest. You can file a request from home and track it as staff work on it. The county follows O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, which means most records are open for anyone to view and copy. The first 15 minutes of staff search time cost nothing. After that, fees are based on the time it takes to pull and review documents. If the cost will go past $25, the county gives you an estimate before doing the work. This is a good way to start a people search in Cherokee County when you know which office holds the records you want.

The Cherokee County Open Records Portal is where you submit and track requests.

Before you file, check the exemptions under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72. Some records have parts that must be redacted, like social security numbers or certain law enforcement files. The Solicitor's Office only handles misdemeanor prosecution records and is not the right place for general county record requests.

You can also reach the county at 678-493-6000. The main office is at 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton, GA 30114. Walk-in requests are fine too.

Court Records in Cherokee County

Patty Baker serves as the elected Clerk for the Superior, State, and Magistrate Courts in Cherokee County. The Clerk's office keeps files for civil and criminal cases, real estate records, and personal property filings. If you want to find someone through a court case, this is where to start your people search. The office sits at 90 North St, Canton, GA 30114. You can call them at 678-493-6511. Staff speak several languages, which helps when residents need aid with forms or searches.

The Cherokee County Clerk of Courts website lists services and contact info for each court type.

For real estate and deed records, Cherokee County offers a Landmark Web search tool. You can look up property by owner name, which ties into any people search you may be doing in the county. The Cherokee County Land Records Search is free to use online.

Land records show who owns property, when they bought it, and sometimes a mailing address. This can help confirm where a person lives or has lived in Cherokee County.

Note: The GSCCCA statewide portal at gsccca.org can also pull Cherokee County real estate records by name.

Cherokee County Probate Records

The Probate Court in Cherokee County is a strong source for a people search. It handles marriage licenses, estate filings, wills, and guardianship cases. You can search historical marriage data and estate filings through an online tool on the county site. Just enter a name, case number, or date range. Judge Keith Wood runs the court at 90 North St Suite 340, Canton, GA 30114. Call 678-493-6160 for help.

The Cherokee County Probate Court page lets you search marriage and estate records online.

Marriage records are useful in a people search because they link two names together and show a date and place. Estate records can show heirs and next of kin. Both types are public under Georgia law. If the online search does not show what you need, try using fewer search terms. The site says reducing criteria can help find more results.

Sheriff and Law Records Search

The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement, jail operations, and court security. An online inmate search is typically available for current detainees. For arrest records or incident reports, you can contact the Sheriff directly. Their phone number is 678-493-4200. The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office website has details on how to request records.

The Cherokee County Solicitor General has a separate open records request page for misdemeanor cases.

Keep in mind that the Solicitor only deals with misdemeanor prosecution. Felony cases go through the District Attorney and Superior Court. Both can be part of a thorough people search in Cherokee County. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71, the county must respond to your request within three business days.

Find People in Cherokee County

Several paths can help you find a person in Cherokee County. The courts site at cherokeegacourts.com gives an overview of the judicial system. The Cherokee County official website has links to all departments. For tax records, the Cherokee County Tax Commissioner keeps property tax data that can show ownership and address info. You can reach the tax office at 678-493-6400.

When running a people search in Cherokee County, mix sources for the best results. Court records show legal matters. Property records show where someone lives. Marriage and estate records show family ties. Tax records confirm ownership. Each source fills in a different piece of the picture. Georgia law under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 makes all of these open to the public unless a specific exemption applies.

For marriage licenses, you can also visit the Cherokee County marriage license page. Wills and estate matters are at the wills and estates page. Both link back to the Probate Court and can add context to a people search.

Cities in Cherokee County

Cherokee County includes the cities of Woodstock and Canton. Both are growing communities north of Atlanta. People searches for residents in these cities go through Cherokee County courts and offices.

Nearby Georgia Counties

These counties border Cherokee County and also have people search pages with local records and court info.