Look Up Bartow County Background Checks

A Bartow County background check can be obtained through the Sheriff's Office at 104 Zena Drive in Cartersville. The county sits northwest of Atlanta and has a large enough population that the sheriff's office handles background check requests on a steady basis. Bartow County criminal history records cover arrests, jail bookings, warrants, and court case outcomes from the Cherokee Judicial Circuit. State-level databases at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation also store Bartow County data. This page covers all the main ways to run a background check in Bartow County, from visiting the sheriff's office to using online state portals.

Bartow County Sheriff Background Check Services

Sheriff Clark Millsap heads the Bartow County Sheriff's Office at 104 Zena Drive, Cartersville, GA 30121. The phone number is 770-382-5050. The office runs name-based criminal history searches for people who need a Bartow County background check. Staff check local arrest records and query the Georgia Crime Information Center for statewide data. Bring a valid photo ID when you visit. Your full legal name and date of birth are needed to run the search accurately.

Cartersville is a mid-sized city, and the Bartow County Sheriff's Office is well-staffed compared to smaller rural counties. Walk-in visits are the standard approach. The office sees a good volume of background check requests, so wait times can vary. A basic name search may come back quickly if nothing complicated turns up. Searches that pull state records or need extra verification take more time. Calling ahead at 770-382-5050 lets you know how busy the office is and what to bring.

The Bartow County Sheriff's Office website has information about services offered. You can check it for updates on background check procedures.

This is the official site for the Bartow County Sheriff, where you can find contact details and service information for background checks in Bartow County.

Bartow County Criminal History Records

Bartow County is part of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit. Criminal cases heard in the superior court for this circuit become part of the public record. The Bartow County Clerk of Superior Court in Cartersville stores indictments, plea deals, trial verdicts, and sentencing orders. You can visit the courthouse and ask to review criminal case files. These are public records under Georgia law, though some are restricted or sealed by court order.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, the GBI can release criminal history data to private citizens under specific conditions. A Bartow County background check through the clerk's office or the sheriff may not show all cases. Sealed records and juvenile cases are excluded. Cases resolved under the First Offender Act can also be restricted from public view. The First Offender Act lets certain defendants finish their sentence without a conviction appearing on their public record. So when you search Bartow County background check records, keep in mind that some information may be hidden by law.

State Background Check Tools for Bartow County

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation maintains criminal records from every Georgia county. Bartow County arrest and conviction records flow into this system. Two state tools let you search from anywhere.

The Georgia Felon Search charges $15 per search. You enter a name and it pulls felony convictions from all 159 counties. Bartow County felony records appear in the results if there is a match. Results come back right away. The tool only covers felony convictions, which means misdemeanor cases, pending charges, and arrests that did not result in a conviction will not show up. For a fast Bartow County background check focused on serious criminal history, this is a solid starting point.

The GAPS fingerprint-based system through IdentoGo is the most thorough option. Fingerprints are checked against GBI and FBI databases. This catches records from Georgia and other states. Results arrive in 24 to 48 hours. You need to go to an IdentoGo site for fingerprinting. Bartow County residents may find a location in Cartersville or in nearby Cobb County. The cost is higher, but a fingerprint check avoids false matches from common names and gives the most complete Bartow County background check results.

More details are on the GBI services page.

Bartow County Background Check Fees

A name-based background check at the Bartow County Sheriff's Office costs between $15 and $25. The Georgia Felon Search is $15 online. Fingerprint checks through GAPS run higher. Call 770-382-5050 to verify the current fee at the Bartow County Sheriff's Office before your visit.

The Bartow County Sheriff's Office may accept cash, money orders, or cards. Check ahead on payment options. If you are sending a request by mail, always use a money order made out to the Bartow County Sheriff's Office. Never send cash through the mail.

Note: Background check fees may change without notice, so always confirm with the office before you go.

Mail Requests for Bartow County Background Checks

If you need a Bartow County background check but cannot visit Cartersville, a mail request is an option. Send your request to the Bartow County Sheriff's Office at 104 Zena Drive, Cartersville, GA 30121. Include a written request with your full name, date of birth, a copy of your photo ID, and a money order for the fee. State your purpose for requesting the background check. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, criminal history records must be requested for a lawful purpose. The office will process your request and mail the results back to you. Expect the process to take one to two weeks total.

Bartow County Cities and Resources

The city of Cartersville is the county seat of Bartow County and the main population center. The Cartersville Police Department handles law enforcement within the city limits, while the Bartow County Sheriff's Office covers unincorporated areas and county-wide services including background checks. If you live in Cartersville, the sheriff's office on Zena Drive is still the place to go for a Bartow County background check. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory lists all county sheriff contact details.

• Address: 104 Zena Drive, Cartersville, GA 30121
• Phone: 770-382-5050
• Sheriff: Clark Millsap

Nearby Counties

Bartow County is in northwest Georgia near these counties. Background check records from neighboring areas can be searched through their respective sheriff offices.