Chatham County Court Docket Search
Chatham County is home to Savannah, Georgia's largest city by area, and its court docket covers civil, criminal, real estate, and domestic case filings managed by the Clerk of Superior Court at 133 Montgomery Street. This page covers how to search Chatham County court records online, request certified copies, and understand recent changes to filing fees and notary law.
Chatham County At a Glance
Chatham County Superior Court Clerk
The Chatham County Clerk of Superior Court, led by Clerk Tammie Mosley, is at 133 Montgomery Street, Savannah, GA 31401. You can reach the office by phone at (912) 652-7200. The clerk's office maintains all documents recorded and filed in Chatham County Superior Court, and all of those documents have been scanned and can be accessed electronically online. That makes Chatham County one of the more accessible Georgia counties for online docket research.
The Clerk's office is dedicated to prompt, professional service and is available to the public in person, by mail, by phone, and through its website. This covers Superior Court civil and criminal records, real estate recordings, domestic relations filings, and lis pendens notices. If you're looking for a court docket entry from a Chatham County case, the online tools connected to this office are your fastest starting point.
Because all filed documents are scanned and indexed, most records from recent years are searchable without visiting the courthouse. Older records, particularly those from before electronic indexing began, may require an in-person request or a written inquiry to the clerk. The re:SearchGA portal covers Chatham County among other participating Georgia counties and is a solid starting point for case docket searches.
The Chatham County Superior Court Clerk's website at superiorcourtclerk.chathamcountyga.gov provides access to electronically scanned court records and filing information.
Chatham County Court Docket: Recent Law Changes
Several recent changes affect how court records are handled and what fees apply in Chatham County. Effective July 1, 2024, all civil filing fees in Chatham County increased by $4.00 under Senate Bill 322. If you are filing a new civil case or comparing fees from before mid-2024, be aware that the baseline filing cost is higher now.
Effective January 1, 2025, House Bill 1292 changed Georgia's notary law and real estate e-filing requirements. These changes affect how real estate documents are executed and submitted to the Chatham County Clerk. If you handle real estate recordings in Chatham County, check with the clerk's office or consult an attorney to confirm your documents meet the new requirements before submitting.
Effective July 1, 2025, HB 586 amends rules around short-term notes filed in Chatham County. If you have short-term note filings that predate this effective date, verify with the Clerk's office whether any action is needed on those documents under the new law.
Note: These are general notices from the clerk's website. For legal advice on how these changes affect your specific situation, consult an attorney licensed in Georgia.
Online Search Tools for Chatham County Court Dockets
Finding Chatham County court docket records online is straightforward once you know which tools to use. Start with the re:SearchGA portal. You register for a free account and can then search by party name or case number. The system pulls docket entries showing each filing, hearing, and order in the case. Some documents are available for purchase and download directly through the portal.
The GSCCCA statewide index covers Chatham County real estate recordings and civil indexes. This is the right tool for searching deeds, mortgages, liens, and property-related court filings. The GSCCCA system lets you search by grantor or grantee name, document type, or recording date. It is especially useful for title research and lien searches on Savannah-area properties.
For certified copies of Chatham County court records, the eCertification service through GSCCCA works 24 hours a day. You request specific documents, pay online, and receive secured PDF copies by email. Under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77, certified copies cost $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page. Standard uncertified copies are $0.50 per page. The Georgia Courts E-Access Portal provides additional statewide access and is worth checking if other searches come up short.
Requesting Chatham County Court Records In Person or By Mail
In-person requests are handled at 133 Montgomery Street in Savannah. Come during business hours with the case number or names of all parties. For large files, calling ahead at (912) 652-7200 lets staff pull the record before you arrive, which saves time at the counter. The clerk's staff can answer questions about how records are organized and what fees apply to your specific request.
For mailed requests, send your written request to the Chatham County Clerk of Superior Court at 133 Montgomery Street, Savannah, GA 31401. Include the case number, the type of document you need, your return address, and a check or money order for the copying fees. Staff will process your request and mail copies to you when ready. Turnaround time depends on how busy the office is at the time.
Georgia's Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 through § 50-18-74) gives you the right to inspect and copy court records in Chatham County. The clerk must respond within three business days of your request. The first 15 minutes of staff search time are free. Records sealed by the court or restricted under state law are not subject to open records access, but most Chatham County docket entries and case filings are public.
Chatham County Court Filing and Alert Options
Real estate filings and court documents in Chatham County can be submitted electronically through the GSCCCA eFiling portal. This system connects to the Chatham County Clerk's office and routes submissions directly into the recording queue. You register through GSCCCA, pay any applicable fees at submission, and receive confirmation when the filing is recorded.
To monitor new filings in Chatham County under a specific name, use the FANS filing alert system. Set up a name alert and the system emails you when a new document is recorded under that name in Chatham County's index. This is a practical tool for property owners, attorneys, and anyone tracking filings related to specific parties or parcels.
For questions about Chatham County court procedures or specific case filings, contact the clerk's office by phone at (912) 652-7200 or visit the office in Savannah. The clerk's website also provides information about current filing requirements and any upcoming changes to procedures or fees.
Cities in Chatham County
Chatham County includes two cities that have dedicated pages on this site with more detail on local court record access.
Nearby Counties
Chatham County sits in southeastern Georgia and borders several coastal and inland counties. If you need court records from adjacent jurisdictions, these counties each have their own Superior Court clerk.