Georgia Public Record Search
Start Georgia searches across county recording, property assessment and taxes, vital records, and business entities, with clear inputs to try online and when to request certified copies.
On this page:
Start Here
- Start with the County Clerk of Superior Court index for deeds, mortgages, liens, and plats.
- Check the County Tax Assessor property search to find parcel IDs, ownership, legal descriptions, and assessed values.
- Use the County Tax Commissioner website to review current and delinquent property tax bills and payment status.
- Search the Georgia Secretary of State business registry for entity filings and registered agents named in recordings.
- Confirm birth/death certificate ordering through state or county Vital Records, and marriage licenses through the county Probate Court.
Record Routing
- Real estate recordings → County Clerk of Superior Court
- Property ownership and assessment → County Tax Assessor
- Business entities and registrations → Secretary of State
- Birth and death certificates → Vital Records
- Marriage licenses and probate → County Probate Court
Useful Search Inputs
- Grantor/Grantee name
- Book/Page or instrument number
- Parcel ID (PIN/APN)
- Site address number and street
- Business name or control number
- Date range and record type filter
Georgia Sources and How to Use Them
| Source / Office | Best For | Search Method | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Clerk of Superior Court (Recording) | Deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, real estate recordings, notary filings | Grantor/grantee name, book/page, instrument type, date range | Georgia real estate documents are recorded by county Clerks; many indexes are searchable online; certified copies are issued by the recording office. |
| County Tax Assessor | Parcel IDs, ownership, legal description, assessed values, land use | Parcel ID, site address, owner name | Assessor data links owners to parcels and legal descriptions used to target recordings and tax records. |
| County Tax Commissioner | Property tax bills, payment status, delinquency, tax sales | Parcel ID, owner name, address | Billing and delinquency status are maintained by the county tax office and help verify liens or obligations tied to a parcel. |
| Georgia Secretary of State (Business Filings) | Corporations, LLCs, trade names, registered agents, filing history | Business name, control number, registered agent name | Entity records confirm official names and agents for businesses that appear on deeds, liens, and contracts. |
| Georgia Department of Public Health Vital Records | Birth and death certificates, verifications | Name, date of event, county of event | Vital events are recorded at state and county levels; certified copies generally require a request and identity documentation. |
| County Probate Court | Marriage licenses, wills, estates, guardianships | Applicant or decedent name, date range, case/file number | Marriage licenses and probate files are maintained by county courts in Georgia; some offer online indexes, with certified copies by request. |
Georgia Search FAQs
Where do I search Georgia deeds and liens?
Use the county Clerk of Superior Court recording index. Search by grantor/grantee or book/page. Certified copies come from the county clerk; a statewide clerk index can help locate the county.
How do I find a parcel number from an address?
Search the county Tax Assessor by site address to retrieve the Parcel ID. Use that ID for assessor details, tax commissioner lookups, and to align with recorded documents.
Who handles birth, death, and marriage records?
Birth and death are handled by Georgia Vital Records at the state and county level. Marriage licenses and probate files are with the county Probate Court. Certified copies typically require a request and ID.
How can I verify a company named on a deed or lien?
Search the Georgia Secretary of State business registry by entity name or control number to confirm legal name, status, and registered agent.