Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where is the Madison County Government Complex located?
A: The Madison County Government Complex is located at 91 Albany Avenue Danielsville, GA 30633. Hours are 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday-Friday. For specific questions, please see the Department Directory for contact information. For questions relating to Madison County Online, please email Lbaker@madisonco.us or call 706-795-6306.
Q: Where do I obtain a drivers license?
A: Please visit the Department of Driver Services for information concerning Georgia Drivers Licenses. The nearest Drivers License Office is located at1505 US 29 North Athens, Ga. 30601
Q: Does Madison County require a business license?
A: At this time Madison County does not offer a Business License. Please contact the Building Inspection Department to obtain a letter stating that a license is not offered by the County, 706-795-6346.
Q: How do I obtain an auto tag?
A: Auto tags may be purchased at the Tax Commissioner’s Office in the Government Complex in Danielsville, GA or online through the Department of Motor Vehicles website. You can find this information on the Ta Commissioner's page.
Q: Where can I find a recycling center?
A: There is a recycling center at the Madison County Transfer Station . For more information please call 706-795-5151.
Q: Where do I obtain a marriage license?
A: The Probate Office, located at the Government Complex in Danielsville, Georgia, issues Marriage License. For more information, call 706-795-6365.
Q: Where do I obtain a gun permit?
A: The Probate Office, located at the Government Complex in Danielsville, Georgia, issues gun permits. Please call 706-795-6365 for more information.
Q: Where do I obtain a notary?
A: The Clerk of Superior Court, located at the Government Complex in Danielsville, Georgia, issues a notary. Please call 706-795-6310 for more information.
Q: Where can I find/adopt a pet?
A: The Madison/Oglethorpe Animal Shelter is located at 1888 Colbert-Danielsville Road, Danielsville. For more information, please visit Madison/Oglethorpe Animal Shelter.
Q: Where do I pay property taxes?
A: Property Taxes are paid in the Tax Commissioner’s Office in the Government Complex in Danielsville, GA. Please call 706-795- 6385 for more information.
Q: Where do I pay tickets?
A: Traffic tickets are paid in the Probate Office located at the Government Complex in Danielsville, Georgia
Q: Where can I obtain county maps?
A: County street maps are available at the Madison County Government Complex and the Madison County Chamber of Commerce.
Q: Who do I contact for a building permit?
A: The Building and Code Enforcement Department located at the Government Complex in Danielsville, GA, issues building permits. Please call 706-795-6346 for more information.
Q: Who do I contact for a burning permit?
A: At this time a burn permit is not required. Please notify our 911 Dispatch department if you will be burning in case of an emergency. 706-795-2101
Q: Who do I contact for beer and wine licenses?
A: The Madison County Board of Commissioners Office issues Beer & Wine License to business inside the County, but outside City Limits. For more information, call 706-795-6306 or email the County Clerk cbaxter@madisonco.us.
Q: Where do I register to vote?
A: Contact the Registrar’s Office located beside the Government Complex at 21 Albany Avenue Danielsville, GA, for voter registration. For more information, please call 706-795-6336 or email Tracy Dean at tdean@madisonco.us.