How to Search Clayton County, Georgia Records (Start Here)
Clayton County, Georgia — court records through the local court clerk, property through the county assessor or auditor, recorded documents through the recorder or clerk.
- Check the local court clerk's office for case search availability.
- Property: County Assessor (or Auditor in Ohio) for values. Recorder for deeds and liens.
- Jail: County Sheriff for current inmate information.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Courts | Civil and Criminal Cases
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Search the Clayton County, Georgia State, Magistrate, and Superior Courts for civil and criminal case records by name or case number.
Court Calendars
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Clayton County State, Magistrate, and Superior Courts civil and criminal case calendars.
PACER Federal Courts
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
Inmates
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Provided by the Clayton County Sheriff's Office. Search for inmates in Clayton County by name or booking date.
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
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Statewide Georgia GBI sex offender database.
gbi.georgia.gov
National Sex Offender Registry
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Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
Property
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Search the Clayton County Assessor records for property information in Clayton County by owner name, parcel number, or location address.
BLM General Land Office Records
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
FamilySearch US Records
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Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
Clayton County Home Page
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The Clayton County Home Page has answers if you are looking for government information, news, contacts, departments, bids, property records, visitor & business resources, etc. Clayton County Administration, Annex 1, 112 Smith Street, Jonesboro, GA 30236.
Traffic Citations
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Search for and pay your traffic citations online using this service from Clayton County.
USCIS Business Verification
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US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Courts | Civil and Criminal Cases
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Search the Clayton County, Georgia State, Magistrate, and Superior Courts for civil and criminal case records by name or case number.
Court Calendars
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Clayton County State, Magistrate, and Superior Courts civil and criminal case calendars.
Jail & Inmate Records
Inmates
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Provided by the Clayton County Sheriff's Office. Search for inmates in Clayton County by name or booking date.
Property & Tax Records
Property
Visit →Property & Tax Records
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Search the Clayton County Assessor records for property information in Clayton County by owner name, parcel number, or location address.
Business, Voter & Other
Clayton County Home Page
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Official Free
The Clayton County Home Page has answers if you are looking for government information, news, contacts, departments, bids, property records, visitor & business resources, etc. Clayton County Administration, Annex 1, 112 Smith Street, Jonesboro, GA 30236.
Traffic Citations
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Search for and pay your traffic citations online using this service from Clayton County.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Clayton County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Superior Court for court records in Clayton County. Start at the Clerk of Superior Court's office for case lookups — Georgia has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Clayton County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the Clerk of Superior Court. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Tax Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the Tax Commissioner.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Clayton County? ▼
Georgia handles vital records at the state level through Georgia DPH Vital Records. Marriage licenses are issued locally by the Probate Court Judge in Clayton County.
Are Clayton County records available online? ▼
Clayton County has partial online coverage — 7 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, jail and inmate records, property records, and business filings. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
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