How to Search Chatham County Records (Start Here)
Chatham County (Savannah) — coastal Georgia, includes historic Savannah. Court records go through the Clerk of Superior Court; property values through the Tax Assessor.
- Superior Court records: Clerk of Superior Court — handles court filings and real estate recordings. Georgia's e-Access system at georgiacourts.gov also provides some statewide access.
- Chatham County Tax Assessor — Georgia uses "Tax Assessor" for property valuations.
- Marriage licenses: Probate Court — standard for Georgia.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Courts | Cases and Dockets
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Chatham County State Court, Magistrate Court, and Superior court case records and dockets.
Sex Offenders
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Search for registered offenders residing in Chatham County, Georgia by name, or zipcode.
PACER Federal Courts
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
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.gov
Statewide Georgia GBI sex offender database.
gbi.georgia.gov
National Sex Offender Registry
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.gov
Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
Permits
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Use this service from the Chatham County Department of Building Safety and Regulatory Services to search status of your building permit by permit number or address.
BLM General Land Office Records
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
FamilySearch US Records
Visit →Birth/Death/Marriage
Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
Chatham County Home Page
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Use the Chatham County Home Page to find county codes, government departments, contacts, agencies, permits, news, events, and services. Old Courthouse, 124 Bull St., Savannah GA 31401.
USCIS Business Verification
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US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Courts | Cases and Dockets
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Chatham County State Court, Magistrate Court, and Superior court case records and dockets.
Sex Offenders
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Search for registered offenders residing in Chatham County, Georgia by name, or zipcode.
Jail & Inmate Records
Property & Tax Records
Permits
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Use this service from the Chatham County Department of Building Safety and Regulatory Services to search status of your building permit by permit number or address.
Business, Voter & Other
Chatham County Home Page
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Use the Chatham County Home Page to find county codes, government departments, contacts, agencies, permits, news, events, and services. Old Courthouse, 124 Bull St., Savannah GA 31401.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Chatham County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Superior Court for court records in Chatham County. Start at the Clerk of Superior Court's office for case lookups — Georgia has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Chatham County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the Clerk of Superior Court. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Tax Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the Tax Commissioner.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Chatham County? ▼
Georgia handles vital records at the state level through Georgia DPH Vital Records. Marriage licenses are issued locally by the Probate Court Judge in Chatham County.
Are Chatham County records available online? ▼
Yes — Chatham County has good online coverage. This page lists 9 searchable databases covering court records, jail and inmate records, property records, and business filings. Each links directly to an official government portal.
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