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Clarke County, Georgia public records

In Clarke County, deeds are recorded by the Clerk of Superior & State Courts; property values come from the Tax Assessor; court files are split between the Clerk of Superior & State Courts and the Probate Court.

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  1. Where to get each record
  2. Deeds and land records
  3. Property values, owners and tax bills
  4. Court records: which clerk keeps which case
  5. Marriage records
  6. Divorce records
  7. Birth certificates
  8. Death certificates
  9. Probate records and wills
  10. Business names (DBA)
  11. Voter records
  12. Historical records
  13. Good to know about Clarke County records
  14. Office addresses, phones and hours
  15. Records that are not online: public records requests
  16. Questions people ask
  17. Official copies vs look-alike sites
  18. Sources

Clarke County has a combined city-county government: the Census Bureau lists the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County as its government.1

Where to get each record

RecordOfficeSearch onlineFee
Deeds and land recordsClerk of Superior & State Courts5Search deeds23Copies, unassisted: $0.50 per page; assisted or mailed copies: $14
Property values and ownersTax Assessor5Property search6—
Property tax billsTax Commissioner5Tax bill search7—
Court casesClerk of Superior & State Courts5
Probate Court5		Superior Court2
State Court2
Magistrate Court8
Probate Court9		—
Marriage recordsProbate Court5——
Divorce recordsClerk of Superior & State Courts5——
Birth certificatesClarke County Vital Records Office11—$25.00 (+$5.00 each additional copy), state fee schedule10
Death certificatesClarke County Vital Records Office11—$25.00 (+$5.00 each additional copy)10
Probate and willsProbate Court5——
Business names (DBA)Trade name (DBA) applications are filed with the Clerk of Superior Court2—Trade name application $175.00 (county fee page); statewide schedule adds publication cost ($15 per 100-word insertion x 2 weeks)4

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Clarke County are recorded by the Clerk of Superior & State Courts.5

Cost
Account3
Who runs it
GSCCCA (Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority, statewide); Kofile QuickLinks for older deeds2
Years online
Kofile QuickLinks: Clarke County deed records 1801-1984 (free account; images distorted until purchased). GSCCCA statewide deed index covers all counties since at least January 1, 1999.2
Copy fee
Copies, unassisted: $0.50 per page; assisted or mailed copies: $14
Certified copy fee
$2.50 first page, $0.50 for each after4
How to order
Visit the Clerk of Superior Court record center, 325 E. Washington St., Room 450; or search GSCCCA online12
Payment
Certified bank checks, money orders, cash, credit cards (3% card fee); no checks for notary or trade name applications2
Transfer tax form
PT-61 transfer tax form filed through GSCCCA2
Efile
GSCCCA eFiling efile.gsccca.org2
Recording fee
Deeds $25; security deed cancellations $25 per instrument; liens $25; plats, maps and condominium floorplans $10; military discharge (DD214) no charge4

How deeds work in Georgia

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Tax Assessor (Board of Tax Assessors) sets property values5; the Tax Commissioner bills and collects the tax5.

Property search
qPublic parcel search qpublic.net/clarke (Athens-Clarke County Parcel Information)6
Owner lookup
Owner via Board of Tax Assessors online database or 706-613-314012
Tax bill search
Property Tax Bill Inquiry athensclarkecounty.governmentwindow.com/…7
Tax due dates
2026 bills mailed August 20, 2026; due October 20, 20267
Appealing a value
Call the appraiser (706-613-3140), then appeal in writing to the Board of Tax Assessors, choosing County Board of Equalization, Arbitration, or Hearing Officer (non-homestead property over $500,000)13
Returns deadline
Property returns, specialized assessments and exemptions due by April 1 each year6

How property tax works in Georgia

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
Superior Court (Western Judicial Circuit)Felonies, divorce, title to land, equity (state record: exclusive jurisdiction)14Clerk of Superior & State Courtsathensclarkeclerkofcourt.com Civil/Criminal Court Docket (linked by the Clerk)2
State CourtMisdemeanor criminal cases and general civil cases (not domestic relations)15Clerk of Superior & State Courtsathensclarkeclerkofcourt.com Same Clerk docket2
Magistrate CourtBond hearings, preliminary hearings, warrant applications, dispossessory (eviction), civil claims up to $15,000, garnishments, abandoned motor vehicles, personal property foreclosures, misdemeanor bad checks8—athensclarkemagistratecourt.com Check Magistrate Court Case Status Online8
Probate CourtEstates, guardianships, mental health, marriage licenses and weapons carry licenses9Probate Courtathensclarkeprobatecourt.com Check Probate Court Case Status Online9
Juvenile Court and Municipal Court———
Fees
Magistrate filing fees effective 07/01/26: statement of claim $104.00; garnishment $104.00; dispossessory $79.00; warrant application $40.008
Clerk fees
Superior/State Court civil filings $218.00; sheriff's service $50 per service (dispossessory $25); court seal and signature $2; subpoena $54

Criminal records and background checks

Overview
Superior Court (felonies) and State Court (misdemeanors) records via the Clerk of Superior & State Courts; statewide criminal history from GBI/GCIC (state record)15
Sex offender
Sex offender registry link (sheriffalerts.com, linked by the county)2

How Georgia courts keep their files

Marriage records

Kept by the Probate Court.5

Marriage license
$26 with qualifying premarital education certificate; $66 without; both applicants present16
Certified copy
$10.00 per copy (cash or check); in person or by written request to 325 E. Washington St., Suite 200, Athens, GA 30601; only for licenses issued by Athens-Clarke County Probate Court17
Who may
Public record; anyone may obtain a certified copy17
Search fee
$10.00 applies as a search fee even if the record is not held17

Georgia marriage records, statewide

Divorce records

Divorce records are held by the Clerk of the Superior Court in the county where granted18

Local guide
Clerk links a video on filing for divorce in Athens-Clarke County2

Birth certificates

Clarke County (Health Department) Vital Records Office, 345 N. Harris Street, Athens; any of the 159 county offices can issue Georgia birth certificates19

Fee
$25.00 (+$5.00 each additional copy), state fee schedule10
Who may
Restricted to applicants with a direct and tangible interest20

Ordering a Georgia birth certificate

Death certificates

Clarke County Vital Records Office or the State Office of Vital Records (deaths from January 1919)21

Fee
$25.00 (+$5.00 each additional copy)10

Ordering a Georgia death certificate

Probate records and wills

Probate Court handles decedents' estates and guardianships; case status online9

Forms
Georgia Probate Court standard forms9
Card fee
Card service fee: higher of 3.5% or $2.959

Finding a will or probate case in Georgia

Business names (DBA)

Trade name (DBA) applications are filed with the Clerk of Superior Court; no checks accepted for trade name applications2

Fee
Trade name application $175.00 (county fee page); statewide schedule adds publication cost ($15 per 100-word insertion x 2 weeks)4

Voter records

Elections Department; voter registration online via the Secretary of State22

Historical records

Probate Court Genealogical Resources: Records Finding Aid covering annual returns, bond books, estate and guardianship records, will books, marriage record books, minutes books 1803-1890, tax digest books 1800-19359

Will books
Will Book A covers February 1802 - May 182223
Military
Military discharge records held by the Clerk2

Good to know about Clarke County records

  • Athens-Clarke County is a consolidated unified government; Census lists no separate county government24
  • Clarke County deed records for 1801-1984 are online through Kofile QuickLinks (free account; images purchased)2
  • Probate Court bench docket books were replaced by a computer system on February 15, 200025
  • One Clerk serves both Superior and State Courts2
  • Clerk warns of a jury duty phone scam; verify with the Jury Clerk at 762-400-64632

Office addresses, phones and hours

Clerk of Superior & State Courts

Address
325 E. Washington St., Suite 450, Athens, GA 306012
Mail
P.O. Box 1805, Athens, GA 3060326
Phone
706-613-3190 (fax 706-613-3189)2
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM2

Clerk of Superior & State Courts

Address
325 E. Washington St., Suite 450, Athens, GA 306012
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM2

Clerk of Superior & State Courts

Address
325 E. Washington St., Suite 450, Athens, GA 306012
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM2

Probate Court

Address
325 East Washington Street, Suite 200, Athens, GA 30601 (second floor of the Clarke County Courthouse)9
Phone
706-613-3320 (fax 706-613-3323)17
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (marriage license applications 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM per the Marriage Licenses page)17

Tax Assessor (Board of Tax Assessors)

Address
325 E Washington St., Suite 280, Athens, GA 306016
Phone
706-613-3140 (fax 706-613-3146)6
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.6

Tax Commissioner

Address
Property Tax Division: 325 E. Washington St. (ACC Courthouse), Suite 250, Athens, GA 30601; Motor Vehicle Office: 3025 Lexington Rd., Athens, GA 306057
Phone
Property tax 706-613-3120; motor vehicle 706-613-31307
Hours
Property Tax Division 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM7

Elections Department (Board of Elections and Registration)

Address
155 East Washington St., Athens, GA 3060122
Mail
P.O. Box 1828, Athens, GA 3060322

Clarke County (Health Department) Vital Records Office

Address
345 N. Harris Street, Athens, GA 3060111

Magistrate Court

Address
325 E. Washington St., Suite 240, Athens, GA 306018
Mail
PO Box 1868, Athens, GA 306038
Phone
706-613-3310 (fax 706-613-3314)8
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM8

Records that are not online: public records requests

Request page
Open Records Request page accgov.com/4987/Open-Records-Request; portal accpd.govqa.us/WEBAPP/_rs27
Where to send it
General I Open Records: P. O. Box 1868, Athens, GA 30603; 706-613-3031; [email protected]27

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

How do I get a copy of a deed in Clarke County?

The Clerk of Superior & State Courts keeps deed records. To order copies: Visit the Clerk of Superior Court record center, 325 E. Washington St., Room 450; or search GSCCCA online. Plain copies: Copies, unassisted: $0.50 per page; assisted or mailed copies: $1. Certified copies: $2.50 first page, $0.50 for each after.5124

How much is a birth certificate in Clarke County?

$25.00 (+$5.00 each additional copy), state fee schedule.10

Where do I get a divorce decree in Clarke County?

Divorce records are held by the Clerk of the Superior Court in the county where granted.18

How do I look up who owns a property in Clarke County?

Use the property search of the Tax Assessor (Board of Tax Assessors): qpublic.net/clarke6

Official copies vs look-alike sites

A certified copy comes only from the office that holds the record; reports and "research copies" sold by commercial sites are not issued by any Clarke County office. How to tell an official record source from a paid look-alike.

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Sources

Every fact above links to the official page it comes from. Fees and rules change, so check the office's own page before you pay or travel.

  1. Government Units List 2026US Census Bureauchecked November 4, 2026
  2. Clerk of Superior & State CourtsAthens-Clarke County Unified Governmentchecked November 4, 2026
  3. Account types and pricingGSCCCAchecked November 4, 2026
  4. Clerk of Superior & State Courts - FeesAthens-Clarke County Unified Governmentchecked November 7, 2026
  5. DepartmentsAthens-Clarke County Unified Governmentchecked November 4, 2026
  6. Tax AssessorAthens-Clarke County Unified Governmentchecked November 4, 2026
  7. Tax CommissionerAthens-Clarke County Unified Governmentchecked November 4, 2026
  8. Magistrate CourtAthens-Clarke County Unified Governmentchecked November 4, 2026
  9. Probate CourtAthens-Clarke County Unified Governmentchecked November 4, 2026
  10. Vital Records FeesGeorgia Department of Public Health, State Office of Vital Recordschecked November 4, 2026
  11. Clarke County (Health Department) Vital Records OfficeGeorgia Department of Public Healthchecked November 4, 2026
  12. Tax Assessor FAQsAthens-Clarke County Unified Governmentchecked November 4, 2026
  13. Tax Assessor AppealsAthens-Clarke County Unified Governmentchecked November 4, 2026
  14. Superior Courts of Georgia (state organization listing)Georgia.gov (State of Georgia)checked November 4, 2026
  15. State CourtAthens-Clarke County Unified Governmentchecked November 4, 2026
  16. Marriage LicensesAthens-Clarke County Unified Governmentchecked November 4, 2026
  17. Marriage CertificateAthens-Clarke County Unified Governmentchecked November 4, 2026
  18. Request Vital RecordsGeorgia.gov (State of Georgia)checked November 4, 2026
  19. About Vital RecordsGeorgia Department of Public Health, State Office of Vital Recordschecked November 4, 2026
  20. Birth RecordsGeorgia Department of Public Health, State Office of Vital Recordschecked November 4, 2026
  21. Death RecordsGeorgia Department of Public Health, State Office of Vital Recordschecked November 4, 2026
  22. Elections DepartmentAthens-Clarke County Unified Governmentchecked November 4, 2026
  23. Probate Court Will Record BooksAthens-Clarke County Unified Governmentchecked November 4, 2026
  24. Government Units List 2026US Census Bureauchecked November 4, 2026
  25. Probate Court Summary of Records (genealogical finding aid)Athens-Clarke County Unified Governmentchecked November 4, 2026
  26. Athens-Clarke County Clerk of Court (case search site home page)Athens-Clarke County Clerk of Superior and State Courtchecked November 7, 2026
  27. Open Records RequestAthens-Clarke County Unified Governmentchecked November 4, 2026
  28. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureauchecked November 4, 2026