Clarke County Civil Court Records

Clarke County civil court records are held by the Athens-Clarke County Clerk of Superior and State Courts. Athens and Clarke County have operated as a unified consolidated government since 1991, so all civil court filings for the area are managed through one clerk's office serving the entire Athens-Clarke region.

Athens-Clarke County Clerk of Superior and State Courts

The Clerk of Superior and State Courts for Athens-Clarke County handles all civil court records for Clarke County. Since Athens and Clarke County consolidated in 1991, one clerk's office manages everything from civil case filings and real estate recordings to public access requests and copy services. You do not need to figure out whether to go to a city or county office; there is one unified clerk for the entire area.

The Athens-Clarke County government maintains a clerk page at accgov.com/324/Clerk-of-Superior-State-Courts. This page links to office contact details, filing guidance, and online resources for Clarke County civil court records. The clerk also operates a dedicated website at athensclarkeclerkofcourt.com, which gives more detail on procedures, fee schedules, and forms for civil cases in Clarke County.

The clerk's duties include receiving and processing all civil case documents, collecting and disbursing court fees, recording deeds and liens, managing notary bonds, and providing public access to civil court records under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-94. Staff can help you find records and process copy requests, but they cannot give legal advice on how to file a case or what forms to use.

Clarke County Clerk Online Resources

The Athens-Clarke County clerk provides two main online access points for civil court records. The first is the official government clerk page, and the second is the clerk's own dedicated website. Both offer useful information depending on what you need.

The screenshot below shows the Athens-Clarke County Clerk page on the accgov.com government site. This page is the official government portal for Clarke County civil court records requests.

Visit accgov.com/324/Clerk-of-Superior-State-Courts to find contact information and links to civil court records resources for Clarke County.

The clerk's dedicated website at athensclarkeclerkofcourt.com goes into more depth on fees, procedures, and specific services. The screenshot below shows that site.

Use athensclarkeclerkofcourt.com for detailed guidance on filing civil cases and requesting copies of Clarke County civil court records.

Athens-Clarke Courts and Civil Case Structure

Athens-Clarke County has a full court system handling civil matters at multiple levels. The main courts page at accgov.com/courts lists each court operating in Clarke County and describes its jurisdiction. This is a useful starting point if you are not sure which court your civil matter falls under.

The screenshot below shows the Athens-Clarke County courts overview page, which covers all civil and criminal courts serving Clarke County residents.

Visit accgov.com/courts to see a full list of courts in Athens-Clarke County and find the right one for your Clarke County civil matter.

The Superior Court handles the largest civil cases in Clarke County. These include contract disputes over larger sums, property litigation, equity claims, and domestic relations matters like divorce. The State Court handles civil claims within its jurisdictional limits. Magistrate Court handles smaller civil claims and landlord-tenant disputes. Each level creates its own civil court records, all maintained under the consolidated Athens-Clarke government structure.

State Systems for Clarke County Civil Records

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority maintains statewide tools that cover Clarke County civil court records. The GSCCCA search portal at gsccca.org/search lets you look up deed recordings, liens, UCC filings, and other recorded instruments filed with the Athens-Clarke clerk. This is separate from court case dockets but very useful when a civil case involves real property in Clarke County.

The GSCCCA homepage at gsccca.org also provides a clerk profile for Clarke County with verified contact information and links to online resources. This is a reliable secondary reference when the clerk's own website is unavailable or when you need quick access to GSCCCA-hosted data for Clarke County.

The FANS notification system at fans.gsccca.org lets property owners and attorneys sign up for alerts when real estate or personal property documents are filed in Clarke County. If you are monitoring a civil case that may result in a lien on Athens-area property, FANS can notify you automatically when something is recorded without requiring you to check manually.

The eCert system at ecert.gsccca.org provides electronic certified copies of recorded documents from Clarke County without requiring a trip to Athens. If you need a certified deed or lien copy tied to a Clarke County civil case, eCert delivers it electronically for many document types.

E-Filing Civil Cases in Clarke County

Georgia mandates electronic filing for most civil cases filed by attorneys. The eFileGA platform, also accessible at odysseyefilega.com, handles civil case submissions for Clarke County Superior and State Courts. Attorneys must use this system to file new civil cases and add documents to existing ones in Athens-Clarke County.

Real estate filings use different systems. Deeds and mortgages in Clarke County can be submitted through simplifile.com or by calling 1-800-460-5657. Liens go through efileregistry.org or the GSCCCA system by calling 1-800-304-5174. These get recorded with the Athens-Clarke clerk as part of the permanent Clarke County civil court records.

Self-represented parties in civil cases should contact the clerk's office to confirm current e-filing requirements. Some self-represented filers may still file in person for certain case types. The clerk's website at athensclarkeclerkofcourt.com has current guidance on filing procedures and requirements for civil cases in Clarke County.

How to Get Clarke County Civil Court Records

You can access Clarke County civil court records online or in person. Online tools are the fastest option for basic case information and recorded documents. In-person visits give you access to full case files, original documents, and certified copies on the spot.

For recorded documents like deeds and liens, the GSCCCA search at gsccca.org/search is the primary online tool. For civil case dockets, check the Athens-Clarke clerk's website for any case search portal they maintain or contact the office directly.

For in-person access, visit the Athens-Clarke County Clerk of Superior and State Courts. Bring a government-issued ID. Staff can search by name or case number. Copy fees apply for printed documents, and certified copies cost more. Call the clerk's office before visiting if you need older Clarke County civil court records that may be in archive storage rather than active filing cabinets.

Georgia's open records law gives the public the right to inspect and copy civil court records, as described at rcfp.org/open-courts-compendium/georgia. Most civil case documents in Clarke County are public. If a record is sealed by court order, you would need to petition the court to access it. The clerk can tell you which documents in a given case file are open to the public.

The CourtTRAX system at courttrax.org provides an additional search option for Georgia court records including Clarke County. This tool can help attorneys and legal professionals find case-level data across multiple Georgia jurisdictions from one interface.

Cities in Clarke County

Clarke County and the City of Athens operate as a consolidated government. All civil court records for residents and businesses in the Athens area are filed with the Athens-Clarke County Clerk of Superior and State Courts.

Counties Near Clarke County

Clarke County shares borders with eight other Georgia counties. If your civil matter involves a neighboring area, use the links below to find the right clerk's office for that county.