How to Search Gwinnett County Public Records
Gwinnett County is Georgia's 2nd most populous (1.00M residents) — 16 cities including Lawrenceville and Duluth across 436 sq mi of metro Atlanta.
- Court cases: Gwinnett Courts Case Search — gwinnettcourts.com/casesearch — Superior, State, Magistrate, Probate.
- Probate / records: Tyler Odyssey Portal — gwinnettcourts.com — additional case categories.
- Jail / inmate: Sheriff's Office — gwinnettcountysheriff.com — current Gwinnett County Jail.
- Vital records: Gwinnett, Newton, Rockdale Health Departments — gnrhealth.com — birth, death.
- Property: Gwinnett County Tax Assessor — gwinnettassessor.manatron.com — parcels; Clerk of Superior Court for deeds.
Population
1.00M
Cities
16
Square Miles
436
Founded
1818
Departments
40+
SearchSystems Editorial
Edited by Sam Rokni — Editor & Owner, SearchSystems.net. Public records professional since 1999. NAPBS founding member. Full bio & credentials.
Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Gwinnett County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Georgia state publishers on the review date. 3 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Gwinnett County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Gwinnett County, Georgia — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
1,003,869
Population
Census estimate
317,971
Households
Census estimate
$82,296
Median income
Annual household
$307,300
Median home value
Census ACS
Lawrenceville
County seat
In Georgia
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
3 sources
Wants & warrants
1 source
Property records
3 sources
Vital records
2 sources
Voter records
1 source
Professional licenses
1 source
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Gwinnett County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Gwinnett County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Gwinnett Courts - Case Search Gwinnett County Courts |
| Criminal records | Gwinnett County, Georgia Criminal Records | GwinnettRecords.… Inmates |
| Wants & warrants | Conduct a Free Gwinnett County Warrant Search (Resource) |
| Property records | Georgia Property Records Search | Real Estate | GSCCCA qPublic - Gwinnett County, GA - Search\Real Property Search |
| Vital records | Public Records | Gwinnett County Court Gwinnett County Public Records - Gwinnett County Court Recor… |
| Voter records | Voter Registration | Peachtree Corners, GA |
| Professional licenses | Gwinnett County, Georgia Public Records Lookup | GwinnettRec… |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Gwinnett County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Gwinnett County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Gwinnett County Records
2026
Gwinnett County official government portal active
The official Gwinnett County government website at www.gwinnettcounty.com continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Gwinnett County court records portal verified
State court system links for Gwinnett County verified against the Georgia judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Gwinnett County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Gwinnett County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Gwinnett County property records online
Gwinnett County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Gwinnett County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Gwinnett County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Gwinnett County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Georgia statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Georgia state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Gwinnett County Records
❌ Myth: "Gwinnett County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Gwinnett County are held by the Georgia state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Gwinnett County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Gwinnett County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Georgia state repository has verified, current Gwinnett County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Gwinnett County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Gwinnett County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources (All Verified)
- www.gwinnettcounty.com — Official Gwinnett County government website
- gwinnettrecords.us — Court records — official source
- www.peachtreecornersga.gov — Voter records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Gwinnett County & Georgia Records
For records not specific to Gwinnett County, use Georgia's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Georgia statewide record systems:
- Georgia Court Records →
- Georgia Criminal Records →
- Georgia Property Records →
- Georgia Vital Records →
- Georgia Voter Records →
- Georgia Wants & Warrants →
- Georgia Licenses →
- Georgia Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Georgia statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
About Gwinnett County, Georgia
Gwinnett County is located in north-central Georgia. The county seat is Lawrenceville (official site: https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/home).
- Households: 317,971
- Median household income: $82,296
- Median home value: $307,300
- Below poverty line: 10.1%
- Population density: 2,328.5 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 16
- NCES schools indexed: 137
Gwinnett Courts - Case Search
Official Free
Gwinnett Courts Portal re:SearchGA Recorder's Court Cases Every effort is made to assure the information on this site is accurate and up-to-date. However, the information, although believed to be accurate and current, is not guaranteed. The Court furthermore assumes no liability whatsoever associated with the use or misuse of information retrieved from this site. Please choose your search criteria on the left menu. For Superior Court, State Court, Magistrate Court, and Probate Court Estate cases, click on Tyler Odyssey Portal.
Gwinnett County Courts
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FAQs Recording Fees Request for Refund Georgia Hazardous Site Inventory Uniform Development Ordinances Filing Activity Notification Tax Appeal Clerk of Courts Board of Equalization Administrative Office of the Courts Gwinnett County Code of Ordinances Courthouse History Press Releases
Georgia Property Records Search | Real Estate | GSCCCA
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The Clerks Authority Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority · Each county participating in this optional Property Search utility has specific Property Search Good From/Thru Dates posted in the "Display County Property Search Good From/Thru Dates for Participating Counties*" link ...
qPublic - Gwinnett County, GA - Search\Real Property Search
Official Free
Online access to maps, real estate data, tax information, and appraisal data.
Property Tax - Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner | Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner
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The Department of Property Tax bills, collects, and distributes ad valorem property taxes for real, personal property (boats, planes, business property, including inventory), mobile homes, public utilities, timber, and special assessments. In addition, the department processes and oversees homestead exemptions. Overnight Mail: Gwinnett County Justice & Administration Center Tax Commissioner's Office 75 Langley Drive Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Inmates
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Official websites use .gov A .gov Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Multi-court Voice Case Information System: 866-222-8029 ext.
GBI Arrests Two People for Trafficking Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Gwinnett County | Georgia Bureau of Investigation
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Gwinnett County, GA (July 9, 2025) - On July 2, 2025, the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office arrested and charged Hector Moreno Luzardo, age 35, of Venezuela, and Gelis Escalona Martinez, age 41, of Venezuela, for Trafficking in Methamphetamine and Trafficking in Cocaine ...
Public Records | Gwinnett County Court
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County records that are not available office of the Superior, State and Magistrate Court Clerk. Birth, death, and marriage records are held by the Gwinnett County Probate Court
Gwinnett County Public Records - Gwinnett County Court Records
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Property details, such as ownership, and death certificates, marriage licenses, and divorce decrees, are managed by the Georgia Department of Public Health
Office Locations - Georgia Department of Public Health
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The State Office of Vital Records (SOVR) partners with 159 local county vital records offices across the state. To find the nearest Vital Records location to you, click on Find a Vital Records Office page or use the drop-down menu.
Conduct a Free Gwinnett County Warrant Search (Resource)
Official Free
Execute a free Gwinnett County warrant search for fugitives through public agencies and retrieve warrant data through official channels.
Gwinnett County Jail | Georgia Department of Corrections
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Call 1-800-GEORGIA to verify that a website is an official website of the State of Georgia.
Voter Registration | Peachtree Corners, GA
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All applications must be postmarked by the voter registration deadline. Registration forms are available through the Gwinnett County Elections Division by calling 678-226-7210 , through the Georgia Secretary of State’s office website, at local library branches or at Peachtree Corners City Hall.
Georgia Clerks Authority | Georgia Clerk of Courts | GSCCCA
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The Clerks AuthorityGeorgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority Due to construction that will allow us to better serve you, the Clerks’ Authority will suspend all walk-in service beginning Thursday, April 16, 2026 . Read More Important Notice · Chanae Clemons, Superior Court
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find official Gwinnett County records online?
Start at the Georgia Business Search portal: https://ecorp.sos.ga.gov/BusinessSearch. This is the official Georgia government source for Gwinnett County business and public records.
How long does an arrest stay on my record in Georgia if I wasn't convicted?
In Georgia, an arrest stays on your record indefinitely unless you petition the court to seal or expunge it, even if charges were dropped or you were found not guilty. Georgia's rules for clearing non-conviction records are stricter than for convictions — start with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Does an active warrant show up on a background check in Georgia?
Yes. Active warrants in Georgia appear on name-based criminal background checks through the Georgia Bureau of Investigation system the moment they are entered. Some employers also run a separate NCIC warrant query, which catches federal warrants as well.
What's the difference between a court record and a criminal record in Georgia?
A court record shows everything filed in a specific case — pleadings, motions, judgments. A criminal record (rap sheet) is a person-centric history from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation that aggregates arrests and dispositions across all courts in Georgia. Court records are searched by case; criminal records by person.