Headquarters
2859 Browns Bridge Road
Gainesville, Georgia 30504
Phone: 770-531-6900 Fax: 770-531-7150
South Precinct
7345 Cody Drive
Flowery Branch, Georgia 30542
Phone: 770-533-7704
North Precinct
122 Dean Street
Clermont, GA 30527
Phone: 770-533-7200
OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF
HALL COUNTY, GEORGIA
Gerald Couch
Greetings from Sheriff Gerald Couch
Dear Citizens of Hall County:
Welcome to the Hall County Sheriff's Office website. We hope that you will be able to use this site to become better informed about your Sheriff’s Office and the services we provide. We are proud to be a part of this community and are committed to seeking out new and innovative ways to provide top quality services to the people.
The Hall County Sheriff's Office is a full service law enforcement agency that provides: 24-hour Uniform Patrol, School Resource Officers, School Crossing Guards, Advance (Youth Education) Program, Neighborhood Watch Programs, Criminal Investigations, Dive Team, SWAT Team, Warrant Service Unit, Civil Process Service, Courthouse Security, Inmate Work Details, Community Service (clean streets) Bus Program, Work Release Program and one of the largest jails in North Georgia with a capacity of 1,134 inmates. Details and photographs of these divisions/units can be viewed through this website.
This website is intended as an informational resource for the citizens of Hall County and the surrounding areas. Our goal for this site is to increase communication between the Sheriff’s Office and the citizens of Hall County and to provide a mechanism for public access to frequently requested information that is within the public domain.
Sincerely,
Emergencies
9-1-1
Non-Emergency Dispatch
(770)536-8812
Quick Links
Our Mission statement
The men and women of the Hall County Sheriff’s Office are dedicated to the protection of all we serve. We provide exceptional law enforcement services in a professional manner, without fear or favor, malice or ill will, free from prejudice, with leadership, integrity, and respect.
Fingerprinting Services
*PLEASE NOTE - The Hall County Sheriff's Office does not provide ink-rolled fingerprinting services.
Firearms Permits Only
Hall County Courthouse
225 Green St. SE
Gainesville, GA 30501
Hours: Monday - Friday 9 AM - 4:45 PM (closed on holidays)
*Please note that there are additional requirements and fees related to obtaining a GA weapons license. Visit the Hall County Probate Court’s web page here for complete information.
Sex Offenders, Business Licenses, Alcohol Permits
Hall County Sheriff's Office
2859 Browns Bridge Road
Gainesville, GA 30504
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (closed on holidays)
Fingerprinting Fee Schedule
Firearms permit = $25 (new application); $20 (renewal)
Hall County Alcohol Beverage Licensing = $50
Hall County Business License = $50
*Payment is accepted in the form of cash or debit/credit card (except American Express). Checks are not accepted.
Notes
All fingerprint applicants must have a valid photo I.D.
Adoption application (local or international) fingerprints are not conducted by the Sheriff's Office.
Citizenship application fingerprints are done at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office in Atlanta.
For further information on the Fingerprinting process at the Hall County Sheriff's Office, please call (770)531-6900.