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Echols County, Georgia Overview

Echols County is located in the state of Georgia. Named after Robert Milner Echols, the county was formed in December 13, 1858 and its county seat is Statenville. The county has a total population of 4,034, as of 2010, with its area spanning 421 square miles (land area being 415 square miles, while water area being 5.8 square miles). The county consists of 4 ZIP codes, with ZIP code 31636 recorded as the one with the largest population. Echols County borders the following counties: Lanier County, Georgia to the north; Hamilton County, Florida to the south; Lowndes County, Georgia to the west; Clinch County, Georgia to the northeast, and; Columbia County, Florida to the southeast.

Echols Clerk of Court Information

Mission Statement:

  • The Echols County Clerk of Superior Courts Office maintains records and wishes to accomplish the prompt and orderly disposition of the business of the Courts as required by law and to provide quality and professional service to the citizens of Echols County.
  • Limitations on the Clerk’s Office:

  • The Clerk and deputy clerk desire to help all parties that ask for assistance and will attempt to do so. The Clerk and deputy clerk are strictly forbidden to practice law by statute and are restricted in what they can give advice about or assistance in preparing. Any assistance given by this office should not be considered legal advice. Sound legal advice must only come from a licensed attorney.
  • General Duties:

  • Real Estate recording and records maintenance, Transfer tax and Intangible tax collection and distribution, UCC recording, Traverse Jury and Grand Jury Management, Civil and domestic court filing and processing, Criminal court filing and processing, Garnishment filing and processing, Adoption filing and processing, Appeals filing and processing, Juvenile case filing and processing, Issuance of Notary Public Certificates and management, Trade Name registration, Child support collection and disbursement, Fine and fee collection and disbursement, Military Discharges filed and maintained, Family Violence filing and processing, Administrator for the Board of Equalization, Administer Oaths as set forth by law.

Below is the physical address of the Clerk of Court:

Nora Leigh Rogers, Clerk of Court
P.O. Box 213
Statenville, GA 31648
229-559-5642
Fax: 229-559-5792
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 12:00 and 12:30 – 4:30 (closed for lunch 12:00 – 12:30)

Echols Tax Assessor Information

They are here to serve the public, ensuring that the tax burden is distributed fairly throughout their county. They are required to value property uniformly, as close to “Fair Market Value” as possible. All the while, making certain that their mass appraisal property valuations conform to Georgia State Law. Their office is open to the public from 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The goal of the Echols County Assessor’s Office is to provide the people of Echols County with a web site that is easy to use. You can search their site for a wealth of information on any property in Echols County. The information contained herein reflects the values established in the “most current published” tax digest. *Please note that the Assessors Office establishes values only. The Echols County Tax Commissioner should be contacted with tax bill related questions.

The County Board of Tax Assessors, appointed for fixed terms by the county commissioner(s) in all counties except one, is responsible for determining taxability, value and equalization of all assessments within the county. The County Board of Tax Assessors notifies taxpayers when changes are made to the value of the property; receive and review all appeals filed; and insures that the appeal process proceeds properly. In addition, they approve all exemptions claimed by the taxpayer.

The Echols County Assessor’s office has made records now available online. The Echols County Assessor makes every effort to produce the most accurate information possible. No warranties, expressed or implied are provided for the data herein, its use or interpretation. The assessment information is from the last certified tax roll. All other data is subject to change. The link is provided for you below.

Below is the physical address of the Tax Assessor:
P.O. Box 326 / 110 Highway 94 E
Statenville, Ga 31648
Phone: 229-559-7370
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Closed for lunch 12 – 12:30)

Echols, GA Genealogy and Ancestry Records
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads
Total Ancestries Reported 2005-20093,616
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009276
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-200973
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009216
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009486
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009291
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-200916
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-200931
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-200970
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-20092,157
Echols County Marriage License Office
In order to obtain a marriage license in Echols County, the applicants must apply together, in person, at the County Clerk’s office. Both parties must present their state-issued picture ID, military ID, or passport, and know their social security number
State Law:Marriage – Title 19, Chapter 3 and Domestic Relations – Sections 19-3-62 to 19-3-64
All State Statutes: Information is online at the State Website
Office:Echols County Marriage License
Location:Highway 94 East, Statenville, Georgia, 31648
Phone:912-559-7526

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