Georgia public records
Georgia's eAccess court directory helps identify the right court provider; county appraisal sites and Superior Court clerks handle different property records. Use the Secretary of State for company filings and check the date coverage before ordering a state marriage or divorce record.
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Official record sources
Choose the document you need before searching. A case index, parcel assessment, recorded deed and certified certificate are different records. The links below lead to the responsible government service or its official directory.
| Record / custodian | How to access | Costs and coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Court recordsJudicial Council of Georgia | Use the judiciary's eAccess directory to reach the correct court or county provider. | Portal subscriptions and document charges vary. There is no promise that one provider includes every Georgia court or every filing. |
| Property and land recordsGeorgia Department of Revenue | Find county appraisal and assessment sites from the official property-record links. | County copies and recorded-document services may have fees. Tax records and recorded deeds are different; the Superior Court clerk keeps recorded real-estate instruments. |
| Business recordsGeorgia Secretary of State Corporations Division | Search registered entities by name, control number, agent or officer. | Basic lookup and certified documents are separate services. Corporate records do not replace a professional-license or local business-license check. |
| Birth, death, marriage and divorceGeorgia Department of Public Health | Follow the state guide for birth, death, marriage and divorce records. | Search and copy fees vary by record and custodian. State marriage/divorce coverage is limited; full decrees and some marriage copies require the county court. |
| Criminal-history checksGeorgia Bureau of Investigation | Choose the authorized criminal-history route and any required consent. | Fees depend on the local agency or GBI service. Public felony-conviction access and a consent-based full Georgia history are different products. |
A criminal charge is not a conviction. A name match does not establish identity. Use the official case disposition and the appropriate authorized record-check process when those distinctions matter.
Requesting agency records in Georgia
Use this process for existing government agency records. Court case copies, vital certificates and criminal-history reports use the separate procedures in the table.
- Who can request
- The Georgia Open Records Act covers non-exempt agency records. Make a written request when you may need to enforce your access rights.
- How to submit
- Identify the Georgia agency, municipality or county that maintains the record, then use its published records-custodian contact or accepted request channel. Describe existing documents, identifiers and dates. Keep the submitted request and acknowledgement; court copies and vital certificates use the separate services above.
- Response and delivery
- Within three business days, the agency should produce the records or explain when they will be available, costs and the specific basis for any withholding.
- Fees and estimates
- Agencies must use economical production methods. Permitted search, retrieval, redaction and copying fees follow the statute; ask for an estimate.
- If access is denied
- A denial must identify the specific legal exemption. Keep a copy of the written request and response for an Attorney General complaint or enforcement action.
Georgia records-request example
Replace the brackets, narrow the dates and send this to the agency that holds the records. Use its required form or portal when applicable. This example requests agency documents; it is not a certificate application or court filing.
To: [the agency's designated records custodian] Subject: Georgia public-records request — [record or project identifier] Under the Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 et seq.), I request electronic copies of the county's executed services contract and paid invoices for [vendor and project] during [dates]. Please use existing records in their available electronic format. If any material is withheld, identify the legal basis and provide the non-exempt portions. Before incurring charges above [your limit], please send an itemized estimate. Please confirm receipt and the expected response date. [Name and contact details required by the receiving agency] [Requester eligibility or residency information, where required]
Before sending, check requester eligibility above. Keep the submission confirmation, cost estimate, response and any exemption cited so a follow-up or appeal can refer to the same request.
Georgia public records FAQ
Where can I find Georgia court records?
Use the judiciary's eAccess directory to reach the correct court or county provider. There is no promise that one provider includes every Georgia court or every filing.
Sources: Judicial Council of GeorgiaAre Georgia public records free?
Agencies must use economical production methods. Permitted search, retrieval, redaction and copying fees follow the statute; ask for an estimate. Certificate and court-document services follow the separate charges listed above.
Sources: Georgia official public-records guidance; Judicial Council of Georgia; Georgia Department of Public HealthHow do I get birth, death, marriage or divorce records in Georgia?
Follow the state guide for birth, death, marriage and divorce records. State marriage/divorce coverage is limited; full decrees and some marriage copies require the county court.
Sources: Georgia Department of Public Health; Judicial Council of GeorgiaIs a Georgia court search a complete criminal-history check?
No. Public felony-conviction access and a consent-based full Georgia history are different products. Choose the authorized criminal-history route and any required consent.
Sources: Georgia Bureau of Investigation; Judicial Council of GeorgiaSources and review
Each link identifies the official custodian or its published directory. Portal coverage and fees can change; confirm the current order details before paying. The date below records the source review, not the date a government record was created.
- Georgia official public-records guidance — checked
- Judicial Council of Georgia — checked
- Georgia Department of Revenue — checked
- Georgia Secretary of State Corporations Division — checked
- Georgia Department of Public Health — checked
- Georgia Bureau of Investigation — checked
Browse other jurisdictions
Public-records access rules vary by jurisdiction. Continue through the directory or return to the full list to choose the agency location you need.
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