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Columbus 311 - Request for Service
You may use the Columbus 311 - Request for Service app for any non-emergency services. A request can be made for a variety of city services including potholes, street lights, drainage problems, missed garbage pickup, etc. The information will be sent to the 311 Citizens Service Center.
Accident / Incident Report
Department:
Police Department
Location:
510 10th Street, Ground Floor
tel:
706 - 653 - 3100
Address Validation Tool
The GIS Division is responsible for assigning new addresses, researching inquiries regarding address discrepancies and correcting addresses that are found to be invalid. Use our Address Validation e-tool to ensure that your address is in the City's official address database.
Alarm Registration
Columbus False Alarm Reduction Program:
https://www.crywolfservices.com/columbusga
Alcohol and Business License
Department:
Finance - Revenue Division
Location:
3111 Citizens Way, 1st Floor
tel:
706 - 225 4100
Application to Appear Before Council
If you wish to appear before the City Council, please complete this application. By completing the application, your name will be placed on the Public Agenda of the council meeting.
Birth / Death Certificate (Vital Record)
Department:
Public Health (State Agency)
Location:
2100 Comer Avenue
tel:
706 - 321 - 6300
Board Member Nominee Form
Nominate someone to one of Muscogee County's Boards. Nominee will be approved by council.
Building Permits
Department:
Inspections and Code
Location:
420 10th Street, 2nd Floor
tel:
706 - 653 - 4126
Business Licenses
Department:
Finance
Location:
3111 Citizens Way
tel:
706 - 653 - 4100
Career Opportunities
This service lists all of the city government's vacant positions. If you are interested in a position, you may apply online by clicking on the position's name.
Cemetery Records
Search the city's cemetery records database for a relation, friend, or loved one.
City Council Meeting Videos
Did you miss the last City Council Meeting? Stay informed by viewing the latest council meeting online at your leisure.
Columbus City Code
View the most recent copy of the Columbus, Georgia City Codes. You may also purchase a copy of the City Codes.
Council Agenda
View the latest City Council agenda.
Criminal History / Background Check
Department:
Police Department - Desk Services
Location:
510 10th Street, Ground Floor
tel:
706 - 653 - 3100
Current Bids & RFPs
View the Columbus Consolidated Government's outstanding bids and RFPs.
Divorce Decree
Department:
Superior Court
Location:
100 10th Street, 2nd Floor
tel:
706 - 653 - 4351
Employee Exit Survey
We are sorry that you are leaving the Columbus Consolidated Government. Please fill out our Employee Exit Survey so that we may learn from your experiences of working with us to help us make improvements. A password is needed to access this survey.
Garbage Collection Information
Department:
Public Works - Waste Collection Division
Location:
602 11th Ave. Bldg. E
tel:
311 or 706 - 653 - 4160
GIS Maps of Columbus
The Geographic Information Systems Division of Engineering has created a wide array of maps of Columbus containing valuable information. GIS has maps of school districts, voting precincts, garbage pickup, and much more. GIS also offers interactive maps that can be searched by address, owner name or parcel identification number.
Gun Permit
Department:
Probate Court
Location:
100 10th Street, 6th Floor
tel:
706 - 653 - 4331
Handicapped Parking Permit
Department:
Muscogee County Tag Office
Location:
3111 Citizens Way, Ground Floor
tel:
706 - 653 - 4208
Marriage License
Department:
Probate Court
Location:
100 10th Street, 6th Floor
tel:
706 - 653 - 4331
Monthly Financial Reports OLOST & TSPLOST
Department:
Finance
Location:
100 10th Street, 5th Floor
tel:
706 - 225 - 4087
Municipal / Magistrate County E-Filing
File your claim online. Filing online will save time and money. There are 5 to 7 data entry steps and payment by VISA, MasterCard and American Express Credit (and VISA/MasterCard Debit) cards will complete your filing in 5 to 7 minutes.
Muscogee County Most Wanted
This database lists Muscogee County's Wanted Suspects/Fugitives. If you have any information concerning any of these individuals, contact the Muscogee County Sheriff's Office at (706) 653-4225.
Passport
Department:
Probate Court
Location:
100 10th Street, 6th Floor
website:
https://courts.columbusga.gov/Probate/Passport
Department:
Post Office (Federal Agency)
Location:
120 12th Street
Property Tax Information
Find out the appraised value of your property.
Public Events and Meetings
Search the city's calendar for all public meetings.
Register as a Vendor
Register your company as a vendor for the city of Columbus, Ga. Complete the Vendor Information Form and identify the appropriate commodity your company provides and you will be added to the city's vendor list.
Register to Vote
Department:
Elections and Registration
Location:
3111 Citizens Way, 2nd Floor
tel:
706 - 653 - 4392
Request a Recycling Bin (Columbus 311 app)
Department:
311 Citizen Services
Location:
3111 Citizens Way, Ground Floor
tel:
311 or 706 - 653 - 4000
Request for Proclamation
In order to be presented at Council, proclamations should address topics of widespread interest. Please note that proclamations are only presented at council the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm.
Sex Offender Database
The Muscogee County Sheriff's Office has established a registered sex offenders database called OffenderWatch. OffenderWatch is used to manage and monitor the whereabouts of registered offenders in Muscogee County. OffenderWatch provides the most accurate and timely information available.
Verify Citizenship - "SAVE"
Department:
Homeland Security
Location:
510 10th Street, 2nd Floor
tel:
706 - 225 - 4213
Parking Tickets (for tickets issued by METRA)
Parking tickets issued by METRA or other Parking and Transportation Agencies.
Department:
METRA Transit, Parking Management
Location:
814 Linwood Blvd.
tel:
706 - 225 - 4581
Online:
Pay METRA Parking Tickets OnLine
Parking Tickets (for tickets issued by Public Safety Agencies)
Parking tickets issued by Public Safety Agencies (Columbus Police Department / Georgia State Patrol)
Department:
Recorder's Court
Location:
702 10th Street
tel:
706 - 653 - 4256
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