Whether you need a marriage license or a driver’s license, a birth certificate or a parking permit, the Gwinnett County Justice & Administration Center is where you’ll go to obtain important certifications and registrations in the Lawrenceville area.

About the Justice & Administration Center

Located at 75 Langley Dr. in Lawrenceville, the Gwinnett County Justice & Administration Center, or GJAC, serves all of Gwinnett in providing the appropriate permits and licenses for interacting with the city.

What services are provided?

You will visit the Justice & Administration Center when you are in need of one of these services:

  • Animal Services
  • Business Services
  • Children & Family Services
  • Citizen Self Service
  • Commuter and Transit Information
  • County Municipal Codes
  • Courts, Law, and Justice
  • Emergency and Public Safety
  • Employment Services
  • Health & Welfare Services
  • Homeowners Associations
  • Housing and Property Services
  • Motor Vehicle Services
  • Permits, Licenses, and Certificates
  • Recycling and Solid Waste
  • Senior and Disabled Services
  • Voting & Elections
  • Voter Registration

Generally, the GJAC is for any permits, licenses, certifications, registrations, and other administrative needs serving all of Gwinnett County. Whether you need a license for firearms or for fishing, you’ll obtain it at the Justice and Administration Center. 

Online Services

In addition to the in-person services provided at the Gwinnett County Justice & Administration Center, these additional services can be completed online:

  • Alarm system registration
  • Parks & Recreation class registration
  • Pay a water bill
  • Pay a traffic ticket
  • Review municipal codes

These are just a few of the online services available on the GJAC website.

Other Information

You can visit the Justice & Administration Center Monday through Friday from 8am to 10pm. Remember to bring a valid photo ID and any required documents to apply for your desired permit or license. The GJAC can help you obtain a copy of lost identification, such as a birth certificate, if appropriate secondary identification is provided.

For more of what Gwinnett has to offer, check out the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse.