Search Forsyth County Civil Court Records

Forsyth County civil court records are managed by the Clerk of Superior, State, and Juvenile Courts in Cumming. The office provides online search tools, in-person access, and mail request options for civil case filings, judgments, and recorded documents.

Forsyth County Clerk of Court Office

Greg G. Allen serves as Clerk of Superior, State, and Juvenile Courts for Forsyth County. His office sits on the first floor of the courthouse at 101 East Courthouse Square in Cumming. Staff handle civil case filings, criminal records, real estate documents, and a range of other court services. The office is the main access point for all Forsyth County civil court records.

The Forsyth County Clerk operates a dedicated website at forsythclerk.com. That site lists available services, provides forms, explains filing procedures, and gives contact information for each division. The clerk handles civil cases filed in both Superior Court and State Court, which means the office covers a broad set of dispute types, from major civil suits to lower-value claims and traffic matters. The clerk also manages the Forsyth County Law Library, located in Suite 1030 of the courthouse.

One thing worth knowing: the Forsyth County Clerk does not provide notary public services. If you need notarization, you will need to find a notary elsewhere before submitting your documents.

Forsyth County Civil Records Online Search (eSearch)

Forsyth County provides a free online case search tool called eSearch. Access it at forsythco.com/eSearch. The system lets you look up court cases by name and returns indexed records with online docket access. It covers both civil and criminal cases filed in the Forsyth County courts. No account is required to run a basic search.

eSearch is one of the more user-friendly county court search tools in Georgia. You can search by party name and pull up a case list with filing dates, case numbers, and docket entries. The docket shows each action taken in the case, from the initial filing through any final judgment. This is often all you need to confirm whether a civil case exists and what stage it is at in Forsyth County Superior Court.

For real estate and lien records, the GSCCCA statewide system at gsccca.org/search covers Forsyth County. That tool indexes recorded instruments like deeds, mortgages, and UCC filings. Forsyth County participates in the GSCCCA system, so you can search those documents from the state portal. Certified copies of recorded real estate documents are available through the GSCCCA eCert service at ecert.gsccca.org.

Forsyth County also participates in re:SearchGA, the statewide court records network. This gives registered users broader access to case records across participating Georgia counties. Keep in mind that Hall County does not participate in re:SearchGA, so cross-county searches near that area require separate lookups.

Forsyth County Civil Division Records

The Civil Division handles all civil case filings for Forsyth County Superior Court and State Court. You can learn more about this division at forsythclerk.com. Staff in this division receive new case filings, process motions, and maintain the civil case files that make up the bulk of Forsyth County civil court records.

Civil cases in Forsyth County Superior Court are assigned to judges based on the case number suffix. Cases ending in 1 go to Judge Bagley, cases ending in 2 go to Judge Dickinson, and cases ending in 3 go to Judge Smith. State Court civil cases are assigned similarly: cases ending in A go to Judge Abernathy-Maddox, and cases ending in B go to Judge McClelland. This rotation system distributes the caseload and determines which courtroom will hear your matter.

To request a hearing in a civil case, you fill out the hearing request form and submit it to the clerk's office. The form is available through the clerk's website or at the front counter in Cumming. Once submitted, the clerk coordinates with the judge's staff to schedule a date. For emergency matters, such as a temporary restraining order, contact the clerk's office directly at (770) 781-2120 to ask about expedited scheduling options for Forsyth County civil cases.

The Civil Division also handles supporting services tied to civil cases. That includes processing garnishments, recording judgment liens, and filing contempt actions. If a civil judgment is entered against a party in Forsyth County, the winner can record that judgment as a lien against real property. That lien then appears in the real estate records and must be resolved before the property can be transferred or refinanced.

Filing Fees for Forsyth County Civil Cases

Forsyth County sets specific fees for civil case filings. The standard fee to open a new civil case in Superior Court is $218.00. Sheriff service for process costs $50.00 per service attempt. These are the main up-front costs when you start a civil lawsuit in Forsyth County, but additional fees can apply depending on the case type and what filings follow.

The clerk accepts several payment methods. Cash is always accepted. Checks must be made out to Forsyth County Clerk of Court, must have the account holder's name printed on them (no starter checks), and personal checks must be from a local Georgia account. Credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover) are accepted with a 4.5% convenience fee plus $0.50 per transaction. If cost is a concern, cash or check avoids the card fee.

Copy fees apply for each page you request from a civil case file in Forsyth County. Certified copies cost more than plain copies. Call the clerk at (770) 781-2120 or email clerkofcourt@forsythco.com to confirm the current copy rates before you visit or mail a request. Fees can change, and it is better to verify in advance than to arrive unprepared.

If you cannot afford the filing fee, you may ask the court to waive it by submitting an In Forma Pauperis affidavit. The clerk's office can point you to the right form. A judge reviews the request and decides whether to grant the waiver. This option exists so that access to Forsyth County civil court is not blocked by cost for those who truly cannot pay.

Special Services Through Forsyth County Clerk

Beyond standard civil filings, the Forsyth County Clerk offers a few services that make the office useful for residents dealing with specific needs.

The Forsyth County Clerk offers online traffic ticket payment, which is separate from civil court records but handled through the same system. The office also runs an E-Juror questionnaire online, letting residents complete jury duty forms without coming to the courthouse. Daily jury instructions are posted online as well, which helps attorneys and self-represented parties stay informed about court schedules.

For family violence protection orders or stalking petitions, the filing path is different. Those requests go through the Victim's Advocate at the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office at (678) 455-8458, or through Family Haven at (770) 789-1913. The clerk's office can answer questions about where to file, but victim services staff at those agencies are better positioned to help you through that process safely.

Child support enforcement services are available at the courthouse in Cumming. The Child Support office is at 101 East Courthouse Square, Room 4005. The statewide child support line is 1-877-423-4746. This office works separately from the civil court clerk but is relevant when civil cases involve support orders. Forsyth County residents dealing with unpaid support can use this resource alongside their civil court filings.

Electronic case filing is available through eFileGA at efilega.tylertech.cloud. Attorneys can file new civil cases and add documents to pending cases without visiting the courthouse in Cumming. The GSCCCA eFiling overview at gsccca.org explains how the statewide system works for registered filers.

Forsyth County GSCCCA Profile and Statewide Access

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority maintains a profile page for the Forsyth County Clerk at gsccca.org. This profile shows which record types Forsyth County submits to the statewide index and links directly to the search tools that cover those records.

The GSCCCA FANS portal at fans.gsccca.org covers lien and UCC searches across Georgia, including Forsyth County. If you need to check whether a lien exists against a property or a business entity in Forsyth County, FANS is the right starting point. Results link back to the source document recorded with the clerk's office in Cumming.

Georgia law under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-94 establishes the clerk's role as custodian of all court records. Forsyth County civil court records maintained under this statute include all civil case files, real estate recordings, and official court documents. The statewide GSCCCA systems are built on top of this legal framework, which is why they provide reliable access to Forsyth County filings across different record categories.

Cities in Forsyth County

The county seat of Forsyth County is Cumming. All civil cases filed in Forsyth County go through the clerk's office in Cumming, regardless of which community the parties live in. No cities in Forsyth County meet the population threshold for a separate city page on this site, but Cumming is the main urban center and the location of the courthouse.

Other communities in Forsyth County include Suwanee (partly in Forsyth), Coal Mountain, and various unincorporated neighborhoods. All civil filings for these areas are processed through the Forsyth County Clerk of Court at 101 East Courthouse Square in Cumming.

Nearby Counties

Forsyth County shares borders with several other Georgia counties. If you are searching for civil court records and are not sure which county has jurisdiction, use the address of the filing party as your guide. Civil cases are typically filed in the county where the defendant lives or where the dispute arose.