Find Forsyth County Court Records

Forsyth County court records are maintained by the Superior Court Clerk in Cumming, Georgia, and this page walks you through how to search those records online, by mail, or in person at the courthouse. Civil filings, criminal case data, real estate documents, and other public court records for Forsyth County are all managed through the clerk's office in Cumming.

Forsyth County Superior Court Clerk

The Superior Court Clerk in Cumming is the main office for all Forsyth County court records. With one of the fastest-growing populations in Georgia, Forsyth County sees a high volume of filings across civil, criminal, and real estate matters. The clerk's office handles all superior court documents and maintains indexed records dating back many decades.

In-person access is available at the Cumming courthouse during normal business hours, Monday through Friday. Bring the full name of the party you are searching, an approximate case year, and any case number you may have. Staff will pull the index and help locate the file. Certified copies are available for a per-page fee. Contact details for the Forsyth County clerk are listed in the GSCCCA Find My Clerk directory.

Online Search Tools for Forsyth County Court Records

The GSCCCA search portal is Georgia's primary statewide records tool and covers all 159 counties, including Forsyth. Real estate records, UCC filings, and court index data are searchable through the portal. A standard subscription is $14.95 per month, with a premium tier at $29.95. Individual printed pages cost $0.50. For Forsyth County real estate transactions, this portal is often the most efficient tool available.

The image below shows the GSCCCA homepage that serves as the gateway to real estate and court record searches for counties across Georgia, including Forsyth.

That portal links directly to the county-level search tools and is updated regularly with new recordings from Forsyth County.

For civil and criminal case documents filed since 2005, PeachCourt gives access to case files at $0.50 per page. Attorneys and parties can also e-file new documents through PeachCourt. Call 844-GA-EFILE for support or to set up an account. The Georgia Judicial Gateway provides additional court system information and county-level court links.

Types of Court Records Available in Forsyth County

Superior court in Forsyth County handles felony criminal matters, civil cases above the magistrate threshold, domestic relations filings including divorce and custody, real property disputes, and equity cases. The volume of filings in Forsyth is substantial given the county's population. Records go back well before the era of electronic filing.

Magistrate court handles small claims, bad check cases, and ordinance violations. State court covers misdemeanor criminal cases and some civil matters. Each court maintains its own files. The Superior Court Clerk does not always hold records from other courts, so if you are looking for a magistrate or state court case, ask the clerk's office where those records are kept.

Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, entitles the public to inspect and copy most Forsyth County court records. Exemptions apply to sealed cases, juvenile files, and certain protected documents under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72.

Requesting Forsyth County Records by Mail or In Person

Mail requests work well for straightforward document pulls. Include a written description of the record, your full contact information, and payment for any copy fees. Call the clerk's office first to get the current fee schedule. Payment is typically by check or money order.

In-person visits to the Cumming courthouse give you the most direct access. For older records not yet scanned into the digital system, an in-person visit may be the only option. Staff can tell you which years of records are available digitally and which require a manual pull from storage.

FANS Alerts and Electronic Filing in Forsyth County

The FANS system operated by GSCCCA sends free email alerts when new documents are filed in a case you are tracking. It is useful for attorneys, parties, and researchers who need to stay current on active Forsyth County cases. Sign up at the FANS website and enter the case information.

Electronic filing through PeachCourt is available for most Forsyth County superior court cases. Once a document is filed electronically, it shows up in the case index quickly. The GSCCCA eCertification service can provide certified electronic copies of recorded real estate and lien documents.

Cities in Forsyth County

No cities in Forsyth County currently exceed the population threshold for individual city pages. Cumming is the county seat, and all court filings in Forsyth County go through the Superior Court Clerk's office there.

Nearby Counties

Forsyth County borders four counties. Each has its own clerk's office and separate court record system.