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Back to all statesGeorgia 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.
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.
Georgia notary commissions are issued at the county probate court level. Use the Georgia Superior Court Clerks Cooperative Authority to locate notary information. Contact your county probate court directly for commission verification.
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