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Public Records in Georgia

Georgia public records are governed by the Georgia Open Records Act, which gives residents and the public the right to access government documents and records. From property ownership and court records to business filings and vital statistics, Georgia maintains extensive public databases across its 159 counties. Georgia has the second-highest county count in the U.S., and most superior court clerks publish civil, criminal, and real-estate records through individual county portals or the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority. Whether you're conducting a background check, researching property history, or verifying business information, the resources below provide direct access to official Georgia public records.

What you can find
  • Property and real estate records
  • Court records (civil, criminal, and probate)
  • Business filings and corporate registrations
  • Vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce)
  • UCC liens and secured filings
  • Professional licenses and notary commissions
How to access Georgia public records

Most Georgia public records can be accessed online through state agency portals like the Georgia Archives and the Georgia Department of Public Health State Office of Vital Records, or through individual county clerk websites. For records not published online, agencies accept written requests under the Georgia Open Records Act — usually by mail or email — and must respond within the statutory deadline. Certified copies of vital records and court documents typically require a small fee and proof of identity.

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Business Entity Lookup
Georgia SOS Business Search

Find Georgia LLCs, corporations, and nonprofit entities. Shows entity status, registered agent, and officer or organizer information.

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Using the Georgia business entity portal

Georgia's SOS business search returns entity status, registered agent, officer/organizer information, and annual registration status. The portal requires fairly precise name matching and is case-sensitive to entity suffixes. Annual registrations (not 'reports') are due by April 1, and lapsed entities show as 'Administratively Dissolved.'

Pro tip
If you can't find an entity, drop the suffix and use a partial-name search — Georgia's index is strict about 'LLC' vs 'L.L.C.' and similar variations.
Common use cases

Verifying a vendor before signing a contract · Confirming good standing before funding a deal · Checking the registered agent before serving legal notice

What you can find
  • Entity status
  • Registered agent details
  • Officer and organizer information
  • Annual registration status
  • Formation documents
Pro tip
Search by exact legal name first. If nothing returns, try a partial name or the registered agent — many portals normalize punctuation differently than what's filed.
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