Henry County Records Search

Henry County is a growing suburb south of Atlanta with over 240,000 residents. A people search in Henry County can pull from court files, probate records, property deeds, and open records managed across several departments. The county seat is McDonough, where the courthouse sits at 1 Courthouse Square. Henry County provides both an online portal and in-person options for getting public records. Each department has its own records custodian, so knowing where to look is the first step in any search.

Henry County Open Records

Henry County accepts open records requests several ways. You can use mail, email, fax, walk in, or submit through their NextRequest portal online. The county follows the Georgia Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. Requests submitted through the portal may be made public, but your contact info stays private. The open records custodian is Vanessa Sanchez. You can also download an Open Records Request Form from the county site and email it directly.

Start your request at the Henry County Open Records Portal.

One thing to know: judicial offices have their own records contacts. Courts in Henry County do not use the general portal. And the Sheriff's Department has a separate process too. For Sheriff records, send requests to HCSOOpenRecordsRequest@co.henry.ga.us. Adoption records and certain arrest reports may have restrictions under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72. The main county phone is 770-288-6000 and the address is 140 Henry Parkway, McDonough, GA 30253.

Court Records in Henry County

The Clerk of Superior Court in Henry County handles civil and criminal proceedings, real estate records, and personal property filings. The office is at 1 Courthouse Square, McDonough, GA 30253. Phone is 770-288-8022. If you want to find someone through a court case, this is where to look. The Clerk's office can pull case files and make copies for a people search.

The Henry County Clerk of Superior Court page lists available services.

For real estate, the Real Estate Division at 770-288-8060 handles deeds and land records. Email for real estate inquiries is superiorcourtrealestate@henrycountyga.gov. Property records tie names to addresses and can help confirm where someone lives in Henry County. The Henry County Locating Records page tells you which office to contact for each type of record.

This guide page breaks down where different record types are held in Henry County. It covers Superior and State Court info, real estate, and more. Use it as a starting point when you are not sure which office has the file you need for your people search.

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

Henry County Probate Court

The Henry County Probate Court handles marriage licenses, firearms permits, and estate filings. Chief Judge Kelley S. Powell and Chief Clerk Kayla Norris run the office. The Records Room is open weekdays from 8:00 AM to 11:45 AM and 1:00 PM to 4:15 PM. The public can come in and do research and make copies during those hours. Phone is 770-288-7600.

Visit the Henry County Probate Court Public Records page for details on what is available.

Marriage and divorce records can be found through the Probate Court or by searching the Henry County Courts portal. Marriage records are useful for a people search because they connect names and show a filing date. Estate records list heirs and executors, which can help trace family ties. The Henry County Courts site is another resource for looking up case info.

Sheriff Records in Henry County

The Henry County Sheriff's Office handles its own open records requests. Send them by email to HCSOOpenRecordsRequest@co.henry.ga.us or by fax to 770-288-7116. A PDF request form is on the Sheriff's website. The phone number is 770-288-7100. Jail records and arrest records must be requested directly from the Sheriff's Department.

The Henry County Sheriff's Office open records page explains the process.

Arrest and incident records can confirm identity and add detail to a people search in Henry County. Georgia law at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71 requires a response within three business days. The Henry County Sheriff's Office main site has more info and links. For E-911 records, there is a separate portal at the Henry County E-911 Open Records page.

Find People in Henry County

When you do a people search in Henry County, use several sources. Court records at the Clerk's office cover legal matters. Probate records cover family connections. Property records confirm addresses. Tax files from the Henry County Tax Commissioner show who owns what. The Henry County official website ties all departments together in one place.

Henry County's growth means records are being created at a fast pace. New cases, new deeds, and new filings come in daily. If you cannot find what you need online, visit the courthouse in McDonough. Bring a valid ID and staff will help. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, anyone can view public records without stating a reason.

Cities in Henry County

Henry County includes Stockbridge and McDonough. Both cities rely on Henry County courts for most public records. People searches for residents in these cities go through the county offices listed above.

Nearby Georgia Counties

These counties border Henry County and have their own people search pages with court records and open records tools.