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Columbia County, Georgia public records

In Columbia County, deeds are recorded by the Clerk of Superior Court of Columbia County - Real Estate; property values come from the Columbia County Board of Tax Assessors; court files are divided among the Clerk of Superior Court of Columbia County, the Magistrate Court of Columbia County and the Probate Court of Columbia County.

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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. Good to know about Columbia County records
  13. Office addresses, phones and hours
  14. Records that are not online: public records requests
  15. Questions people ask
  16. Official copies vs look-alike sites
  17. Sources

Where to get each record

RecordOfficeSearch onlineFee
Deeds and land recordsClerk of Superior Court of Columbia County - Real Estate5Search deeds23Fee chargedUncertified copy $0.50 per page unassisted; $1.00 per page if assistance required4
Property values and ownersColumbia County Board of Tax Assessors6Property search2—
Property tax billsColumbia County Tax Commissioner6Tax bill search7—
Court casesClerk of Superior Court of Columbia County5
Magistrate Court of Columbia County5
Probate Court of Columbia County5
Clerk of Superior and Juvenile Courts5		Superior Court8
Magistrate Court9		—
Marriage recordsProbate Court of Columbia County5—Certified copy fee: $10 per certified copy of marriage license, in person or online10
Divorce recordsClerk of Superior Court of Columbia County11—Certified copy fee: Certified copy $2.00 + $1.00 per page4
Birth certificatesColumbia County Probate Court - Vital Records13—$25 first certified copy; $5 each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time12
Death certificatesColumbia County Probate Court - Vital Records13—$25 first certified copy; $5 each additional copy at the same time12
Probate and willsProbate Court of Columbia County5——
Business names (DBA)Clerk of Superior Court of Columbia County11—Trade names (with publication) $209 (filing $164.00 + publication $45.00)4

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Columbia County are recorded by the Clerk of Superior Court of Columbia County (Clerk of Superior and Juvenile Courts) - Real Estate.5

Online search
gsccca.org2Fee charged
Cost
Account (GSCCCA subscription or single-use account; Regular $14.95/month, Premium $29.95/month, Single-Use $5.00)3
Who runs it
GSCCCA (Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority, a state authority)2
Copy fee
Uncertified copy $0.50 per page unassisted; $1.00 per page if assistance required4
Certified copy fee
Certified copy of any document $2.00 + $1.00 per page; certification/exemplification with seal $4.00 + $1.00 per page4
Recording fee
$25 per instrument pertaining to real estate (deeds, liens, lis pendens, etc.); plats $10 per page; state/local tax liens $5 + $2 each additional page4
How to order
Clerk's Document Requests page offers an eCertification service; in person at the Evans Justice Center14
FANS
GSCCCA Filing Activity Notification System (FANS) linked by the Clerk: notifications when real estate and personal property records are filed11

How deeds work in Georgia

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Columbia County Board of Tax Assessors sets property values6; the Columbia County Tax Commissioner (Property Tax Division) bills and collects the tax6.

Appealing a value
Written appeal to the Board of Tax Assessors (P.O. Box 498; fax 706-312-7476; [email protected] or via qPublic) choosing Board of Equalization, Hearing Officer or Arbitrator16

How property tax works in Georgia

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
Superior Court (Columbia Judicial Circuit)Felony and misdemeanor criminal cases, civil cases including divorce17Clerk of Superior Court of Columbia Countycolumbiaclerkofcourt.com/mainpage.aspx8
Magistrate CourtDispossessory (evictions), garnishments, civil actions up to $15,000, county ordinance violations, criminal warrants9Magistrate Court of Columbia Countyportal-gacolumbia.tylertech.cloud/…9
Probate CourtWills, estates, guardianship/conservatorship, marriage licenses, weapons carry licenses, traffic citations, vital records13Probate Court of Columbia County—
Juvenile CourtJuvenile cases (filed through the Clerk of Superior and Juvenile Courts)18Clerk of Superior and Juvenile Courts (divorce, adoption, custody filings)—
Fees
Domestic and civil case filing fee $214.00; sheriff's service $50.00 per defendant4

Criminal records and background checks

How Georgia courts keep their files

Marriage records

Kept by the Probate Court of Columbia County.5

How to request
Both parties apply in person with ID at Appling or Evans, Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:00 pm; license $56 or $16 with premarital counseling10
Certified copy fee
$10 per certified copy of marriage license, in person or online10

Georgia marriage records, statewide

Divorce records

Clerk of Superior Court files and processes divorce cases18

Certified copy fee
Certified copy $2.00 + $1.00 per page4

Birth certificates

Kept by the Columbia County Probate Court - Vital Records (Appling location only).13

Fee
$25 first certified copy; $5 each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time12
Eligibility
The individual, a parent, legal guardian, or temporary guardian, with valid ID12
How to order
In person at Appling only, or by mail to P.O. Box 525, Appling, GA 30802 with ID copy, money order and SASE12

Ordering a Georgia birth certificate

Death certificates

Kept by the Columbia County Probate Court - Vital Records (Appling location only).13

Fee
$25 first certified copy; $5 each additional copy at the same time12
Eligibility
Guardian, living legal spouse or next of kin, legal representative (or applicant to become one)12

Ordering a Georgia death certificate

Probate records and wills

Kept by the Probate Court of Columbia County.5

Fees
Fee schedule effective January 1, 2025, e.g. Petition to Probate Will in Solemn or Common Form $201.00; Letters of Administration $386.00; will filed for safe keeping $15.0021

Finding a will or probate case in Georgia

Business names (DBA)

Kept by the Clerk of Superior Court of Columbia County (civil and family law cases).11

Fee
Trade names (with publication) $209 (filing $164.00 + publication $45.00)4

Voter records

Kept by the Columbia County Board of Elections.22

Contact
[email protected]; (706) 868-335522

Good to know about Columbia County records

  • The Columbia Judicial Circuit was created by the Legislature effective July 1, 202117
  • Courthouse is in Appling (county seat), but most court hearings and the main offices of Superior, Clerk, Probate and Magistrate courts are at the Justice Center in Evans17
  • Birth/death certificates are only issued at the Probate Court's Appling location12
  • Clerk of Superior Court also serves as clerk of Juvenile Court and handles UCC liens, passports and notary appointments18
  • Probate Court never issues a marriage certificate, only certified copies of the marriage license10

Office addresses, phones and hours

Clerk of Superior Court of Columbia County (Clerk of Superior and Juvenile Courts) - Real Estate

Address
Evans Justice Center, 640 Ronald Reagan Drive, Evans, GA 30809 (9:00 am - 5:00 pm M-F); Appling Court House, 1958 Appling-Harlem Hwy., Appling, GA 30802 (Tuesdays 9:00 am - 4:00 pm)11
Mail
P.O. Box 2930, Evans, GA 3080911
Hours
Evans: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday except holidays; Appling: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm every Tuesday except holidays11

Clerk of Superior Court of Columbia County

Address
Evans Justice Center, 640 Ronald Reagan Drive, Evans, GA 30809 (9:00 am - 5:00 pm M-F); Appling Court House, 1958 Appling-Harlem Hwy., Appling, GA 30802 (Tuesdays 9:00 am - 4:00 pm)11
Mail
P.O. Box 2930, Evans, GA 3080911
Hours
Evans: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday except holidays; Appling: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm every Tuesday except holidays11

Clerk of Superior Court of Columbia County (civil and family law cases)

Address
Evans Justice Center, 640 Ronald Reagan Drive, Evans, GA 30809 (9:00 am - 5:00 pm M-F); Appling Court House, 1958 Appling-Harlem Hwy., Appling, GA 30802 (Tuesdays 9:00 am - 4:00 pm)11
Mail
P.O. Box 2930, Evans, GA 3080911
Hours
Evans: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday except holidays; Appling: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm every Tuesday except holidays11

Columbia County Board of Tax Assessors

Address
630 Ronald Reagan Drive, Building C, 1st Floor, Evans, GA 3080923
Mail
P. O. Box 498, Evans, Ga 3080923
Phone
(706) 312-7474; appeals fax 706-312-747623
Hours
Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm23

Columbia County Tax Commissioner (Property Tax Division)

Address
630 Ronald Reagan Drive, Building C, Second Floor, Evans, GA 3080924
Phone
Property Tax 706-261-8299; Motor Vehicle 706-868-688424
Hours
Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) 8 am to 4:30 pm; Grovetown office 8 am to 4:00 pm until further notice25

Probate Court of Columbia County

Address
Justice Center/Courthouse Annex, 640 Ronald Reagan Dr, Evans, GA 30809; Courthouse, 1956 Appling Harlem Rd, Appling, GA 3080213
Phone
Evans 706-312-7254; Appling 706-541-125426
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (excluding recognized holidays); marriage and weapons carry licensing 8:00 am to 4:00 pm13

Columbia County Probate Court - Vital Records (Appling location only)

Address
1956 Appling Harlem Road, Appling, GA 3080212
Mail
Columbia County Probate Court, P.O. Box 525, Appling, GA 3080212

Clerk of Superior and Juvenile Courts (divorce, adoption, custody filings)

Address
Juvenile Court: 7045 Evans Town Center Boulevard (Evans)26
Phone
Juvenile Court 706-868-332026

Magistrate Court of Columbia County

Address
640 Ronald Reagan Drive, Evans26

Columbia County Sheriff's Office

Address
2269 County Camp Road, Appling, Georgia 30802 (records: Bldg G-2); substation 650A Ronald Reagan Drive, Evans, GA 3080927
Phone
(706) 541-2800 (main); Records Department 706-541-104227
Hours
Records Department 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday27

Columbia County Board of Elections

Address
610 Ronald Reagan Drive, Bldg. G3, Evans, GA 3080922
Phone
(706) 868-3355; fax (706) 868-335822
Hours
8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday22

Columbia County GIS Department

Address
500 Faircloth Drive, Evans, GA 3080928
Hours
Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm28

Records that are not online: public records requests

Where to send it
(706)-868-3379; Patrice Crawley ([email protected]); copies up to 10 cents per page; response within three business days29

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

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

The Clerk of Superior Court of Columbia County (Clerk of Superior and Juvenile Courts) - Real Estate keeps deed records. To order copies: Clerk's Document Requests page offers an eCertification service; in person at the Evans Justice Center. Plain copies: Uncertified copy $0.50 per page unassisted; $1.00 per page if assistance required. Certified copies: Certified copy of any document $2.00 + $1.00 per page; certification/exemplification with seal $4.00 + $1.00 per page.5144

Can I search Columbia County land records online for free?

No, the official online search charges a fee. Account (GSCCCA subscription or single-use account; Regular $14.95/month, Premium $29.95/month, Single-Use $5.00). The official search: gsccca.org32

How much is a birth certificate in Columbia County?

$25 first certified copy; $5 each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time.12

Where do I get a divorce decree in Columbia County?

Clerk of Superior Court files and processes divorce cases.18

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

Use the property search of the Columbia County Board of Tax Assessors: qpublic.schneidercorp.com/Application.aspx2

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 Columbia 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. Tax AssessorColumbia County, Georgiachecked November 4, 2026
  3. GSCCCA account types and feesGSCCCAchecked November 4, 2026
  4. Fees ScheduleClerk of Superior Court, Columbia County, Georgiachecked November 4, 2026
  5. Judicial CircuitColumbia County, Georgiachecked November 4, 2026
  6. Department DirectoryColumbia County, Georgiachecked November 4, 2026
  7. Pay Tax OnlineColumbia County, Georgiachecked November 4, 2026
  8. Court Case InfoClerk of Superior Court, Columbia County, Georgiachecked November 4, 2026
  9. Magistrate CourtColumbia County, Georgiachecked November 4, 2026
  10. Probate Court - Marriage LicensesColumbia County, Georgiachecked November 4, 2026
  11. Clerk of Superior Court of Columbia County - HomeClerk of Superior Court, Columbia County, Georgiachecked November 4, 2026
  12. Probate Court - Vital RecordsColumbia County, Georgiachecked November 4, 2026
  13. Probate CourtColumbia County, Georgiachecked November 4, 2026
  14. Document RequestsClerk of Superior Court, Columbia County, Georgiachecked November 4, 2026
  15. Maps Online and qPublicColumbia County, Georgiachecked November 4, 2026
  16. Tax Assessor - Appeal ProcessColumbia County, Georgiachecked November 4, 2026
  17. Superior CourtColumbia County, Georgiachecked November 4, 2026
  18. Clerk's Office OverviewClerk of Superior Court, Columbia County, Georgiachecked November 4, 2026
  19. Columbia County, GA - HomeColumbia County, Georgiachecked November 4, 2026
  20. Marriage Licenses | Columbia County, GAColumbia County, Georgiachecked November 8, 2026
  21. Probate Fees and FormsColumbia County, Georgiachecked November 4, 2026
  22. Board of ElectionsColumbia County, Georgiachecked November 4, 2026
  23. Tax Assessor - Contact UsColumbia County, Georgiachecked November 4, 2026
  24. Tax Commissioner - Contact UsColumbia County, Georgiachecked November 4, 2026
  25. Tax Commissioner - Property Tax DivisionColumbia County, Georgiachecked November 4, 2026
  26. Court LocationsColumbia County, Georgiachecked November 4, 2026
  27. Public Records Request - Columbia County Sheriff's OfficeColumbia County Sheriff's Officechecked November 6, 2026
  28. Staff Directory - GIS DepartmentColumbia County, Georgiachecked November 4, 2026
  29. Submit an Open Records RequestColumbia County, Georgiachecked November 4, 2026
  30. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureauchecked November 4, 2026