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.


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, Zoning & Code Enforcement Department located at the Government Complex in Danielsville, GA, issues building permits. Please call 706-795-6345 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.