Lincoln County Information
The US state of Georgia is where you can find Lincoln County. There were 7,690 occupants in Lincoln County in 2020. Lincoln County's seat is Lincolnton.
The county was founded on February 20, 1796.
The new county was named after General Benjamin Lincoln (1733-1810), a Revolutionary War hero notable for receiving Gen. Cornwallis' Sword of Surrender at Yorktown, Virginia.
Lincoln County Arrest Records
Each arrest record is collected and maintained in Lincoln County. Arrest records are divided into two main types in Lincoln County, property and violent crimes. In 2021, in Lincoln County, there were 7 violent and 34 property crimes. Lincoln County Sheriff's Office can be contacted at:
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
Paul C. Reviere, Sheriff
PO Box 970
145 School Street
Lincolnton, Georgia 30817
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Phone: (706) 359-7320
Fax: (706) 359-4985
Lincoln County Criminal Records
Lincoln County documents criminal activities in the form of criminal records. These records cover murders, rapes, burglaries, arson, motor vehicle theft, assaults, and crimes of a sexual nature. Records on criminal activity such as inmates and jails are repeatedly updated in Lincoln County. Criminal records can be accessed by members of the public using a search tool. Members of the public in Lincoln County can use the search tool to find any nearby inmates or those on release.
The Police Department in Lincoln County is required to keep an updated list of all sex offenders in the area. This is not limited to those purely living and working in Lincoln County, but includes those attending school or incarcerated within the county. The public can view this register in Lincoln County. People can then use this register to search for any offender near their home. Residents simply have to enter their desired zip code into the search tool. The search tool will then list each offender found within a radius of that location. Residents can also look for specific offenders. These include any incarcerated or non-compliant offenders in Lincoln County.
Lincoln County Court Records
All family, civil, and criminal cases in Lincoln County are overseen by the county courthouse. Every court record in Lincoln County is maintained by the court clerk. To purchase court records, a person must visit the local office at:
Lincoln County Superior and Juvenile Court
Clerk, Amanda A. Doss
PO Box 340
210 Humphrey Street
Lincolnton, Georgia 30817
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Phone: (706) 359-5505
Fax: (706) 359-5027
In the state of Georgia, the Court of Appeals has the power to oversee any lower court case in which one party appeals. These lower courts refer to any of the 159 superior and trial courts across the 159 Georgia counties, including the Lincoln Country.
NOTE - In Lincoln County, regular records can be sent by mail, email, or fax. On the contrary, mail delivery is the only option for official or certified records.
Lincoln County Public Records
Vital records are kept on every person in the state of Georgia, including Lincoln County. A resident's key milestone life events are documented by these vital records. These vital records often refer to a person's birth, death, marriage, divorce, and more. The state of Georgia uses counties such as Lincoln County to assist with collection. Counties are often charged with collecting documents and passing on copies to the state government. Each marriage record in Georgia is stored by counties like Lincoln County. In the past, Lincoln County has also been in charge of collecting birth and death records. The records in question include birth certificates, death certificates, divorce decrees, marriage licenses, divorce certificates, marriage certificates, etc. These records are all stored in one central state registry. The vital records can be used further down the line for statistical analysis.
All public domain records can be accessed and copied by members of the public in Lincoln County. The 1959 Open Records Act allows residents in Lincoln County to do this. The most recent changes to the 1959 Open Records Act came in 2012. In Lincoln County, public records can be obtained at:
Lincoln County Probate/Magistrate Court
Debbie Pruett, Probate Clerk
Callie A. Edmunds, Magistrate Clerk
60B School Street
P.O. Box 205
Lincolnton, GA 30817
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Phone: (706) 359-5528
Fax: (706) 359-5520
Records in Lincoln County and across Georgia are not free. The first birth record copy in Lincoln County is $25, followed by $5 for each additional copy. The first death record copy in Lincoln County is $25, followed by $5 for each for every extra copy.
NOTE - The office opens between 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday. Photo ID must also be shown if a person wants to request files. This could include a driver’s license or state ID. Lincoln County residents must also put the request to view/copy public records in writing.
