Chatham County Court Records Lookup, re:SearchGA, Clerk Copies and Court Help
Use official Chatham County and Georgia court resources to search Superior Court, State Court, Magistrate Court, Probate Court, Recorder’s Court and Juvenile Court records, request certified copies, understand re:SearchGA, avoid confusing real estate records with court cases, and know when federal PACER is the correct route.
If you are searching for chatham county court records, first decide which court or record type you need. Chatham County, Georgia uses different official paths for Superior Court civil/criminal records, Magistrate Court civil and criminal docket information, Probate Court records, Recorder’s Court tickets, Juvenile Court records, real estate records, and federal cases.
Choose one option. The official action card below updates for Chatham County re:SearchGA, Superior Court, civil and family copies, criminal records, Magistrate Court, Probate Court, Recorder’s Court, Juvenile Court, real estate records and federal PACER records.
🔎 Case lookup — use re:SearchGA for Chatham County cases
Use this for: public access to Chatham County case information and eFiled documents where available through re:SearchGA.
Best official path: open re:SearchGA from the Chatham County court system or Superior Court Clerk site, then search by case number or party details.
Before relying on it: remember some documents, images, sealed files, juvenile records and older records may require clerk help.
Chatham County Court Records Quick Facts Before You Search
Chatham County court records are not stored in one single public search page for every court function. The Clerk of Superior Court handles Superior Court civil and criminal filings and land/property records. Chatham County’s court system links users to re:SearchGA for public access to cases and eFiled documents, Georgia Probate Records for probate searches, Recorder’s Court online payments for certain traffic and criminal matters, and separate clerk offices for Magistrate and Juvenile Court questions.
The most important user-intent issue is portal confusion. A divorce final order, a Superior Court criminal filing, a Magistrate Court dispossessory, a Probate Court estate record, a Recorder’s Court traffic citation, a juvenile record, a real estate deed and a federal court case all follow different routes. Searching the wrong portal can make a real record look missing.
What This Chatham County Court Records Guide Covers
Chatham County Case Lookup and re:SearchGA Public Access
Chatham County Courts links users to re:SearchGA for public access to view cases and eFiled documents. The Superior Court Clerk site also lists Case Lookup under eServices and points to the same re:SearchGA platform. For many users, this is the first practical place to start when looking for Chatham County court case information online.
Use re:SearchGA when you need to search a Chatham County case by party details or case number, view public case information, check eFiled documents where available, or identify the court where the case belongs. The court system’s notice also reminds users that online case management data is recorded based on documents physically filed with the clerks of various courts, which is why official copies and clerk verification still matter.
Do not treat one online result as the full legal record. Some documents are not shown online to protect privacy. Some cases are sealed or restricted. Juvenile matters use a separate route. Probate records use Georgia Probate Records and the Probate Court Record Room. Federal records are searched through PACER.
Start with official re:SearchGA
Open re:SearchGA through Chatham County Courts or the Clerk of Superior Court site. Avoid paid people-search pages before checking official case access.
Search by case number first if available
A case number is cleaner than name search. If you only have a name, confirm spelling, party role, case type and court before assuming a result belongs to the right person.
Confirm the court and case type
Check whether the case is Superior, State, Magistrate, Probate, Recorder’s, Juvenile or federal before requesting documents.
Use the correct clerk for official copies
If you need a certified copy, final order, estate record, transcript, criminal proceeding record or older file, contact the office that holds the record.
Chatham County Superior Court Clerk Records and Copies
The Chatham County Clerk of Superior Court is an elected official responsible for filing and safeguarding land and property records as well as civil and criminal files of the court. The Clerk site says all documents recorded and filed in the Clerk’s office are scanned and can be accessed electronically online, making the office a key record source for court cases and property records.
The Clerk’s site lists the office contact as supctclk@chathamcounty.org, phone (912) 434-8920, and location 400 W. Oglethorpe Avenue, Suite 178, Savannah, Georgia 31401. The Georgia Superior Court Clerks’ Cooperative Authority also lists the Chatham County Clerk of Superior Court at 400 W. Oglethorpe Avenue, Room 178, with Monday through Friday hours from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Use for: civil, domestic, family violence, adoption, criminal, appeals, garnishment and related Superior Court filings.
Use for: deed and property recording, UCC, plats, liens, trade names and real estate/land record questions.
Clerk contact: 400 W. Oglethorpe Avenue, Suite 178, Savannah, Georgia 31401.
Main Clerk number: Chatham County Clerk of Superior Court lists (912) 434-8920.
Chatham County Civil, Divorce and Family Court Record Copies
The Chatham County Superior Court Clerk Civil Division provides forms and copy guidance for civil and family matters. Its copy guidance says users may purchase copies of civil and family final orders in person during regular office hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. The Civil Division is listed at 400 W. Oglethorpe Avenue, Suite 178, Savannah, GA 31401.
The Civil Division page also lists a mail request route. Users can mail a records request form to the Clerk of Superior Court at P.O. Box 10227 (31412), 400 W. Oglethorpe Avenue, Suite 178, Savannah, GA 31401. It also says users can purchase copies online through re:SearchGA after registering for an account, and the listed cost to print is $0.50 after access is granted.
Civil and family record copy checklist
- Search the case first through re:SearchGA or the official court route.
- Write down the case number, party names, document type and court division.
- For civil and family final orders, use the Civil Division copy guidance.
- For mail requests, use the official records request form and mailing instructions.
- Before paying, call the Clerk to confirm current copy cost and payment rules.
Chatham County Criminal Court Records, Dockets and Proceedings
Chatham County criminal court records can involve Superior Court, State Court, Magistrate Court, Recorder’s Court or Juvenile Court depending on the type of case. Superior Court handles serious criminal matters and felony-level filings. Magistrate Court lists criminal docket information under the Magistrate Clerk of Court contact page. Recorder’s Court handles many local traffic and ordinance-type matters, and juvenile matters have a separate clerk and restricted access rules.
If you need a certified criminal disposition, do not rely only on a name search. Confirm the court, case number, party identity, date of birth where lawfully available, final disposition and whether the record is sealed, restricted or juvenile. A court case record is not the same as a complete criminal background check.
Use the Superior Court Clerk and re:SearchGA for serious criminal filings and case information where public access is available.
Magistrate Clerk lists criminal docket information at (912) 652-7181, along with civil docket and general court information.
Use Recorder’s Court for many traffic, ordinance and local matters. The Recorder’s Court contact number is listed as (912) 652-7425.
Juvenile records are separate and more restricted. Contact Juvenile Court before assuming records are publicly searchable.
Chatham County Magistrate Court Records, Civil Dockets and Filings
Chatham County Magistrate Court provides assistance in civil and criminal actions and serves Chatham County communities including Savannah and other municipalities. Magistrate Court is often relevant for dispossessory warrants, civil suits, garnishments, small civil matters, warrant-related issues and certain criminal docket questions.
The Magistrate Clerk of Court page lists general information at (912) 652-7181. It also lists the same number for civil suits, civil docket information, garnishments and criminal docket information. Financial and cashier questions are listed at (912) 652-7324.
Use Magistrate Court for qualifying civil suits and case/docket questions handled by that court.
Dispossessory warrants and landlord-tenant type matters may be routed through Magistrate Court depending on the filing.
Magistrate Court lists civil and criminal docket information under the Clerk of Court contact information.
Magistrate Court e-filing pages include guidance for looking up hearing dates, filed documents and printing documents in re:SearchGA.
Chatham County Probate Court Records, Estates, Marriage and Guardianship
Chatham County Probate Court is located at 133 Montgomery Street, Room 509, Savannah, Georgia 31401-3242. The court lists the main phone number as (912) 652-7264. Its hours are listed as 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, and 8:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday due to staff meetings. Licenses, permits and the Record Room are processed or open until 4:30 p.m.
Probate records are not the same as Superior Court civil records. Probate Court handles estate information, wills, marriage records, guardianships, permits and related probate matters. The Chatham County Probate Court Record Room accepts research requests by mail with payment or by appointment, and it provides separate fee guidance for research, certified copies, exemplified copies and uncertified copies.
Probate record fee examples listed by the court
- Research fee for mailed requests or onsite requests requiring research: $10.00.
- Certified copy of one page: $10.00 for the process and certified copy.
- Certified copies of more than one page: $10.00 for the process plus $1.00 per page.
- Exemplified copies: $15.00 for the process plus $1.00 per page.
- Uncertified copies: $1.00 per page.
- Marriage certificate digital certified copy: listed as $18.00 plus a 5% convenience fee through Georgia Probate Records.
Chatham County Recorder’s Court Tickets, Traffic and Ordinance Records
Recorder’s Court is a separate route for many Chatham County traffic and local court matters. The Chatham County Court System links users to make payments for criminal and traffic cases for Recorder’s Court only. The Recorder’s Court page lists phone number (912) 652-7425, email recorderscourt@savannahga.gov, office hours from 8:15 AM to 5:00 PM, and cashier windows open from 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM.
The Recorder’s Court online payment portal allows searches by citation number, driver’s license, Social Security number with date of birth, vehicle information, name, or business name. Users should still read their citation carefully because some traffic matters require a mandatory appearance and cannot simply be paid online.
Use Recorder’s Court payment search for citation number, driver’s license, vehicle, name or business search where available.
Do not assume every ticket can be paid online. Check the citation and court instructions before missing a required appearance.
Recorder’s Court phone is listed as (912) 652-7425, and email is recorderscourt@savannahga.gov.
Georgia’s traffic ticket guidance says users should confirm the violation and court by looking at the traffic citation.
Chatham County Juvenile Court Records and Restricted Access
Chatham County Juvenile Court records follow a different path from adult Superior Court, Magistrate Court or Recorder’s Court records. The Juvenile Clerk of Court page says the clerk provides assistance in filing traffic, criminal and deprivation documentation concerning juveniles, records all juvenile hearings, and maintains juvenile court records.
The Juvenile Clerk page lists Anna Groover as Clerk of Court at (912) 652-6716. It also says questions about traffic offenses or juvenile records should go to (912) 652-6700 or juvclerk@chathamcounty.org. Because juvenile records are more likely to be confidential or restricted, users should not expect ordinary public online search access for every juvenile matter.
Records that may be restricted or require clerk guidance
- Juvenile traffic, criminal and deprivation documentation.
- Juvenile hearings and juvenile court files.
- Sealed court records or sealed documents.
- Adoption records and protected family records.
- Domestic violence, family violence or protective order materials.
- Records with personal identifiers or protected addresses.
- Federal court records, which are not handled by county juvenile court.
Chatham County Court Records vs Real Estate, Deed and Lien Records
The Clerk of Superior Court is also the custodian of land and property records, which creates user confusion. A user searching “Chatham County court records” may actually need a deed, lien, UCC, plat, trade name or real estate index record. These are not always the same as court case dockets.
The Georgia Superior Court Clerks’ Cooperative Authority provides statewide search options for real estate indexes, PT-61 indexes, lien indexes, plat indexes, notary indexes and related clerk records. Use GSCCCA or the Clerk’s Real Estate Division when the user is looking for a recorded instrument, deed, lien or land record rather than a court case docket.
Use re:SearchGA For
Court case lookup, docket details, filings, hearing dates and eFiled case documents where available.
Court case pathUse GSCCCA For
Real estate indexes, liens, plats, UCC, deed records, book/page searches and other recorded instruments.
Recorded document pathFederal Court Records for Chatham County Are Searched Separately
Federal court records are not searched through Chatham County local court portals. If the case was filed in U.S. District Court, U.S. Bankruptcy Court or a federal appellate court, users generally need federal resources such as PACER and the correct federal court website.
Chatham County is in Georgia, and many federal matters connected to Savannah may be handled through the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia. Federal criminal cases, federal civil cases, bankruptcy cases and federal appellate matters are separate from Chatham County Superior, State, Magistrate, Probate, Recorder’s or Juvenile Court records.
Superior Court, Magistrate Court, Probate Court, Recorder’s Court, Juvenile Court and local county court records.
Georgia court e-access, eFileGA, Georgia Probate Records, GSCCCA and statewide Georgia court resources.
Federal district court, bankruptcy and appellate court records.
The court name on the notice, citation, summons, judgment or filing confirmation controls the correct records path.
Common Chatham County Court Records Search Problems and Fixes
If a Chatham County court records search does not work, avoid the lazy assumption that no record exists. Most failed searches come from choosing the wrong court, searching by name only, confusing probate with Superior Court, confusing real estate records with court cases, or expecting restricted juvenile records to appear online.
Try case number, party-name variations, re:SearchGA registration, probate search, Recorder’s Court search or the correct clerk office.
Check whether the case belongs to Superior, State, Magistrate, Probate, Recorder’s, Juvenile or federal court.
Use the Civil Division or correct clerk copy request route for civil/family final orders and certified copies.
Use Probate Court Record Room, Georgia Probate Records or mail/in-person request guidance.
Use Recorder’s Court ticket search if the citation belongs to Recorder’s Court, and check whether appearance is mandatory.
Use GSCCCA or the Clerk’s Real Estate Division instead of treating the record like a court case docket.
Official Chatham County Court Records Links
Use these official resources for Chatham County court case lookup, Superior Court records, civil/family copies, criminal records, Magistrate Court records, Probate Court records, Recorder’s Court tickets, Juvenile Court, real estate records, Georgia court access and federal PACER records.
Chatham County Courts
Main Chatham County court system page with links to payments, eFile Georgia, re:Search and probate records.
Open Chatham CourtsSuperior Court Clerk
Official Clerk of Superior Court page for court filings, records, real estate and clerk services.
Open Superior Clerkre:SearchGA
Public access for case information and court documents across participating Georgia counties.
Open re:SearchGACivil Division
Use this for civil/family forms, final order copies, mail requests, online copy purchase and copy contact guidance.
Open Civil DivisionProbate Court
Official Chatham County Probate Court page for estate, marriage, guardianship and probate court contact help.
Open Probate CourtProbate Record Room
Use this for probate research requests, estate copies, marriage document copies and Probate Court record fees.
Open Probate RecordsMagistrate Clerk
Official Magistrate Clerk page for general, civil docket, criminal docket and garnishment contact information.
Open Magistrate ClerkRecorder’s Court
Use this for Recorder’s Court contact, traffic and local court payment/search direction.
Open Recorder’s CourtRecorder Ticket Search
Search Recorder’s Court violations by citation, driver’s license, vehicle, name or business name.
Search ViolationsJuvenile Clerk
Official Juvenile Clerk page for juvenile court records, traffic offenses and juvenile record contact information.
Open Juvenile ClerkGSCCCA Search
Use for real estate indexes, lien indexes, plats, UCC, PT-61 and recorded document searches.
Open GSCCCAPACER
Federal court record search for U.S. district, bankruptcy and appellate case information.
Open PACERMap for Chatham County Courthouse and Court Records Offices in Savannah
Chatham County court records may involve more than one Savannah office. Probate Court is listed at 133 Montgomery Street, Room 509. The Superior Court Clerk/Civil Division lists 400 W. Oglethorpe Avenue, Suite 178. Always confirm the exact office before visiting, mailing a request, or paying for copies.
Chatham County Courthouse Area, Savannah
Use this map for general courthouse-area navigation. It does not tell you which office holds your specific case file.
Chatham County Court Records FAQs
How do I search Chatham County court records online for free?
Start with re:SearchGA through the Chatham County Courts or Clerk of Superior Court website. For Probate Court matters, use Georgia Probate Records or the Probate Court Record Room. For Recorder’s Court tickets, use the Recorder’s Court violation search.
What is the official Chatham County court records website?
The official court system website is courts.chathamcountyga.gov. The official Clerk of Superior Court website is superiorcourtclerk.chathamcountyga.gov. Use those before private record websites.
Where do I search Chatham County Superior Court records?
Use re:SearchGA for online case lookup and the Chatham County Clerk of Superior Court for official records, civil/family copies, criminal filings, land records and certified copy guidance.
How do I get copies of Chatham County civil or family final orders?
The Civil Division says users may buy civil and family final order copies in person during regular office hours or request copies by mail using the official records request form. Users can also purchase online copies through re:SearchGA after account access is granted.
What phone number should I use for Chatham County Superior Court Clerk records?
The Clerk of Superior Court contact page lists (912) 434-8920. For Civil Division copy cost questions, the page also lists 912-434-8930 or 912-434-8920, press 1.
How do I search Chatham County Probate Court records?
Use Georgia Probate Records for online probate searches where available, or use the Chatham County Probate Court Record Room for research requests, marriage document copies, estate document copies and appointment guidance.
Where is Chatham County Probate Court located?
Chatham County Probate Court is listed at 133 Montgomery Street, Room 509, Savannah, Georgia 31401-3242. The main phone number is (912) 652-7264.
How do I search Chatham County Recorder’s Court traffic tickets?
Use the Recorder’s Court online violation search. It allows searches by citation number, driver’s license, Social Security number with date of birth, vehicle information, name or business name where available.
Are Chatham County juvenile court records public?
Juvenile records are more restricted than ordinary adult court records. The Juvenile Clerk page lists juvenile record questions at (912) 652-6700 or juvclerk@chathamcounty.org. Do not assume juvenile files are publicly searchable online.
What is the difference between Chatham County court records and real estate records?
Court records are case filings, dockets, orders and proceedings. Real estate records include deeds, liens, plats, UCC and land records. The Clerk handles both, but GSCCCA is often the better search route for recorded property instruments.
Why can’t I find a Chatham County court record online?
The case may be sealed, restricted, juvenile, probate-only, Recorder’s Court-only, federal, older, under another name, or not available in public online images. Contact the correct court or clerk before assuming no record exists.
Are Chatham County federal court records in re:SearchGA?
No. Federal court records are separate from Chatham County and Georgia state court records. Use PACER or the correct federal court website for federal district, bankruptcy and appellate cases.
Bottom Line for Chatham County Court Records Search
For most Chatham County court records, start with re:SearchGA through the official Chatham County Courts or Clerk of Superior Court site. If you need civil or family final orders, use the Superior Court Clerk Civil Division. If you need estate, marriage or guardianship records, use Probate Court and Georgia Probate Records. If you need Recorder’s Court traffic or ordinance information, use the Recorder’s Court search. If you need deeds, liens or land records, use GSCCCA and the Clerk’s real estate route.
If the record is sealed, restricted, juvenile, older, federal, missing online, or needed as official proof, do not rely only on a name search or screenshot. Contact the correct Chatham County court or clerk, request the exact document, confirm fees, and use PACER for federal court records.