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Customer Service FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Read below for answers from the frequently asked questions. If you have additional questions you can call 404-612-4000 or email customerservice@fultoncountyga.gov.
customer service
frequently asked questions
Can another family member pick up my birth certificate?
Please contact the Fulton County Board of Health, Vital Records Division, for questions regarding birth certificates. The phone number is 
404-613-1260.
404-613-1260.
How may I obtain my business license in Fulton County?
The Fulton County Business Occupational Tax Division issues Business Occupational Tax Certificates to businesses that are located within the Fulton Industrial District of Fulton County only. The Fulton Industrial District of Fulton County includes those areas inside the #70 Taxing District. Business Occupational Certificates are issued on behalf of Fulton County by Revenue Discovery Systems (RDS), a third party contractor.
For questions regarding Occupational Tax Certificate renewals, lodging tax or alcohol/wine tax within the Fulton Industrial District please contact RDS at 800-556-7274. For questions regarding the issuance of a new Business Occupational Tax Certificate please contact the Fulton County Business Occupational Tax Division at 404-612-7722.
The Fulton County Business Tax resolution mandates that all persons, firms or corporations located or engaged in business in the Fulton Industrial District register their businesses. Businesses are registered by applying for a Business Occupational Tax certificates and paying the associated administrative fees and Occupational taxes required for your business. Business Occupational Tax Certificates are valid for a calendar year, January 1st through December 31st and must be renewed by March 31st of each year.
For new Business Occupational Tax Certificates for new businesses within the Fulton Industrial District, applications must be submitted in person at the following Fulton County Business License Office:
Fulton County Government Center
141 Pryor Street,
Suite 7064
Atlanta, GA 30303
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Phone: 404- 612-7722
Fax: 404-730-7704
To obtain a business license for businesses located outside of the Fulton Industrial District of Fulton County, you will need to contact the appropriate city to obtain a Business Occupational Tax Certificate.
May I go to other Fulton County locations to handle business transactions instead of coming to the downtown location?
Yes, you may go to other Fulton County locations to handle your business transactions.
May I perform a wedding in Fulton County if I’m an ordained minister in another state?
Please contact the Fulton County Probate Court, Marriage License Division at 404-612-4640 for further information.
404-612-4640 for further information.
What is the phone number for the Fulton County Jail?
The phone number for the Fulton County Jail is 404-613-2000.
404-613-2000.
What is the phone number to call regarding the guardianship of an adult or minor?
You may call Probate Court at 404-612-4693 for the guardianship of an adult and 404-612-4697 for the guardianship of a minor.
404-612-4693 for the guardianship of an adult and 404-612-4697 for the guardianship of a minor.
What is the phone number to the Board of Commissioner's office?
The Office of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners may be reached at 404-612-8200.
404-612-8200.
Where can I get apply for marriage license?
You may apply for a marriage license at the following Probate Court locations:
| Location | Address | Telephone |
| Fulton County Probate Court | 136 Pryor Street, Suite C-230 Atlanta, Georgia |
404-612-4640 |
| North Service Center | 7741 Roswell Road, Suite 219 Sandy Springs, Georgia |
404-613-7638 |
| South Service Center | 5600 Stonewall Tell Road, Suite 218 College Park, Georgia |
404-612-3048 |
Where do I apply for a gun permit?
To apply for a gun permit in Fulton County, Georgia, you must appear in person at one of the Probate Court offices to apply. Probate Court office locations are as follows:
| Location | Address | Telephone | Hours of Operations |
| Fulton County Probate Court | 136 Pryor Street, Suite C-230 Atlanta, Georgia |
404-612-4640 |
Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:00 pm |
| North Service Center | 7741 Roswell Road, Suite 219 Sandy Springs, Georgia |
404-613-7638 |
Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:00 pm |
| South Service Center | 5600 Stonewall Tell Road, Suite 218 College Park, Georgia |
404-612-3048 |
Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:00 pm |
Where do I apply for my passport?
You may apply for passport at the Fulton County Clerk of Superior Magistrate Court. The locations are as follows:
| Location | Address | Telephone | Hours of Operations |
| Clerk of Superior Magistrate Court | 136 Pryor Street, SW Suite C155 Atlanta, Georgia |
404-613-5313 |
Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
| North Service Center | 7741 Roswell Road, Suite 253 Atlanta, Georgia |
404-613-5757 |
Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
| South Service Center | 5600 Stonewall Tell Road, Suite 219B College Park, Georgia |
404-612-4117 |
Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
Where do I file my homestead exemptions?
Homestead exemptions may be filed with the Tax Assessor’s Office. The locations are as follows:
| Location | Address | Telephone | Hours of Operations |
| Fulton County Government Center | 141 Pryor Street, SW, Suite 1018 Atlanta, Georgia |
404-612-6440 Extension 4 |
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm |
| Fulton County Customer Service Center | 1575 Maxwell Road Alpharetta, Georgia |
404-612-6440 Extension 4 |
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm |
| North Service Center | 7741 Roswell Road Sandy Springs, Georgia |
404-612-6440 Extension 4 |
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm |
| South Service Center | 5600 Stonewall Tell Road, Suite 224 College Park, Georgia |
404-612-6440 Extension 4 |
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm |
You may also apply for your homestead exemption online at: www.fultonassessor.org
Where do I get a copy of my divorce decree?
You may get a copy of your divorce decree from the Clerk of Superior Magistrate Court. Their office is located at:
136 Pryor Street SW,
Atlanta, Georgia
404-612-5344
Where do I go for a name change?
Fulton County Clerk of Superior Magistrate Court handles requests for name changes. The following locations offer this service:
| Location | Address | Telephone | Hours of Operations |
| Clerk of Superior Magistrate Court | 136 Pryor Street, SW Atlanta, Georgia |
404-613-5313 |
Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
| North Service Center | 7741 Roswell Road, NE, Suite 234A Sandy Springs, Georgia |
404-613-5755 |
Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
| South Service Center |
5600 Stonewall Tell Road, Suite 219B College Park, Georgia |
770-306-4117 |
Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
Where do I go to answer an eviction notice?
You may go to Fulton County Magistrate Court to answer an eviction notice. Their office is located at:
136 Pryor Street SW,
TG100
Atlanta, Georgia
404-613-5360
Where do I pay my property taxes?
You may pay your property taxes at one of the following Fulton County Tax Commissioner offices:
| Location | Address | Hours of Operations |
| Fulton County Government Center | 141 Pryor Street, SW Atlanta, Georgia |
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm |
| North Service Center | 7741 Roswell Road, NE Sandy Springs, Georgia |
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm |
| South Service Center | 5600 Stonewall Tell Road College Park, Georgia |
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm |
| Greenbriar Mall Service Center (Must pay by check, money order or credit card at this location) |
2841 Greenbriar Parkway SW, Suite 106 Atlanta, Georgia |
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm |
| Alpharetta Service Center | 11575 Maxwell Road Alpharetta, Georgia |
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm |
Where do I pay my traffic ticket?
Traffic citations may be paid at Fulton County State Court located at:
185 Central Avenue, SW
Atlanta, Georgia
404-613-5085
Where do I register to vote?
You may register to vote at any of the Registration & Elections locations. The locations are as follows:
| Location | Address | Telephone | Hours of Operations |
| Registration & Elections | 130 Peachtree Street, SW Suite 2186 Atlanta Georgia |
404-612-7020 |
Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm |
| North Service Center |
7741 Roswell Road, Suite 251 Sandy Springs, Georgia |
404-613-7675 |
Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm |
| South Service Center |
5600 Stonewall Tell Road, Suite 105 College Park, Georgia |
404-613-3126 |
Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm |
Where do I report for jury duty?
Jurors may report for jury duty at Fulton County Superior Court. The address is:
Fulton County Superior Court
185 Central Avenue, SW Suite T-7000
Atlanta, Georgia
404-612-4600
Fulton County Superior Court
185 Central Avenue, SW Suite T-7000
Atlanta, Georgia
404-612-4600Where do I sign up for water service in Fulton County?
The Water & Sewer Billing and Collections Division manages the water and sewer accounts for residents in north Fulton County, north of the Chattahoochee River. Our service area includes the City of Alpharetta and the unincorporated sections of Alpharetta, Roswell, Duluth, Milton, Suwannee, Johns Creek and Woodstock. Fulton County does not directly provide water or sewer service to the resident of the City of Atlanta.
You may sign up for your water service in Fulton County by visiting the Finance Department, Water Billing Division located at:
141 Pryor Street, SW
Suite 7001
Atlanta, Georgia
404-612-6830
You may also sign up for new service online here:
You may sign up for your water service in Fulton County by visiting the Finance Department, Water Billing Division located at:
141 Pryor Street, SW
Suite 7001
Atlanta, Georgia
404-612-6830You may also sign up for new service online here:
Where is the Board of Equalization located?
The Board of Equalization is located at the following address:
Fulton County Board of Equalization
Fulton County Government Center
141 Pryor Street, SW, Suite 5001
Atlanta, Georgia
404-613-7792
Fulton County Board of Equalization
Fulton County Government Center
141 Pryor Street, SW, Suite 5001
Atlanta, Georgia
404-613-7792
Where are the probation offices located?
The State of Georgia handles probation services.
| Location | Address | Telephone |
| Felony Probation Office | 276 Memorial Drive, SW Atlanta, Georgia |
404-463-0410 |
| Misdemeanor Probation Office | 34 Peachtree Street Atlanta, Georgia |
404-591-3180 |
Where may I get a copy of birth/death certificate?
You may get a copy of your birth and/or death certificate at the following locations:
| Locations | Address | Phone Number | Hours of Operation |
| Fulton County Board of Health Vital Records Division |
141 Pryor Street, SW, Suite 1029A Atlanta, Georgia |
404-613-1260 | Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
| Georgia State Office of Vital Records | 1680 Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 100 Atlanta, Georgia |
404-679-4702 | Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
Where may I get a copy of my deed?
You may get a copy of your deed from the Clerk of Superior Magistrate Court. Their locations are as follows:
| Location | Address | Telephone | Hours of Operations |
| Clerk of Superior Magistrate Court | 136 Pryor Street, SW, Suite TG200 Atlanta, Georgia |
4040-613-5371 |
Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm |
| North Service Center | 7741 Roswell Road, NE, Suite 234A Sandy Springs, Georgia |
404-613-5755 |
Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
| South Service Center |
5600 Stonewall Tell Road, Suite 219B College Park, Georgia |
404-612-4117 |
Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
Where may I obtain or renew my driver's license?
Driver licenses are issued by the Georgia Department of Motor Vehicles through the State of Georgia and may be obtained at one of the following locations:
| Georgia Department of Motor Vehicles 400 Whitehall Street, SW Atlanta, Georgia |
| Georgia Department of Motor Vehicles 11575 Maxwell Road Alpharetta, Georgia |
| 678-413-8400 |
Which court handles small claim cases?
Small claims cases are handled by the Fulton County Magistrate Court. You may contact their office at 404-613-5360.
404-613-5360.
Who do I call for a building permit?
If you are interested in obtaining a building permit in the Fulton Industrial District of Fulton County only, you may contact 404-612-9393. For all other building permit requests, please contact the city where you wish to build or where you reside.
404-612-9393. For all other building permit requests, please contact the city where you wish to build or where you reside.
Who do I call for immunization records?
You may contact the Board of Health for immunization records at 404-613-1205
404-613-1205
Who do I call for Section 8 information?
You may call the City of Atlanta Housing Authority for housing within the city limits of Atlanta at 404-892-4700 and Fulton County Housing Authority for housing outside the city limits of Atlanta at 404-588-4950.
404-892-4700 and Fulton County Housing Authority for housing outside the city limits of Atlanta at 404-588-4950.
Who do I call for the removal of dead animals?
Fulton County Animal Services does not provide removal of deceased animals. For pickup of deceased animals in public spaces, please refer to the following contact list:
| City | Telephone |
| City of Alpharetta | 678-297-6000 |
| City of Atlanta |
404-546-0311 |
| City of Chattahoochee |
770-463-8881 |
| City of College Park | 404-669-3778 |
| City of East Point |
404-270-7140 |
| City of Fairburn |
770-969-3480 |
| City of Hapeville |
404-669-2100 |
| City of Johns Creek |
678-512-3200 |
| City of Milton | 678-242-2562 |
| City of Palmetto |
770-463-3377 |
| City of Roswell | 770-641-3727 |
| City of Sandy Springs |
770-730-5600 |
| City of South Fulton |
470-552-4311 |
| City of Union City |
770-306-6855 |
| UNINCORPORATED Fulton County |
404-613-3113 |
Who do I call regarding the assessment of my property?
The Fulton County Tax Assessors Office handles concerns regarding property tax assessments and appeals. The phone number is 404-612-6440.
404-612-6440.
Who do I call to have a Fulton County animal ordinance enforced?
Fulton County Animal Services Officers enforce Fulton County animal ordinances. Please call 404-613-0358 to request field service Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to request the following assistance:
- Dog bites
- Injured animals
- Cruelty to animals
- Dog/Cock fighting
- Loose animals
- Welfare checks
- License/rabies vaccination violations
Who do I call to have my record expunged?
Expungements are handled by the Fulton County Solicitor’s Office and the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office. For misdemeanor expungement matters, please contact the Fulton County Solicitor’s Office at 404-612-4803. For felony related expungement matters, please contact the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office at 404-613-7431.
404-612-4803. For felony related expungement matters, please contact the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office at 404-613-7431.
Who do I talk with regarding landlord/tenant dispute?
You may contact Fulton County Magistrate Court regarding tenant disputes. The phone number is 404-613-5360.
404-613-5360.
Who may I call concerning pothole damage to my vehicle in Fulton County?
For concerns regarding damage to your vehicle caused by a pothole, please contact Fulton County’s Risk Management Division at 404-612-7637 for further information and direction.
404-612-7637 for further information and direction.
Who may I call for my court date?
You may call Fulton County Superior Magistrate Court to obtain information surrounding your court date. For misdemeanor cases handled in Magistrate Court, please call 404-613-5085. For felony cases handled by Superior Court, please call 404-612-5248.
404-613-5085. For felony cases handled by Superior Court, please call 404-612-5248.
Who may I call to reserve Fulton County Park?
Parks and Recreation Services are provided by the city where the park is located. Please contact the respective city directly.