Civil Court Records in Stewart County

Stewart County civil court records are filed and maintained by the Superior Court Clerk in Lumpkin, the county seat of this small southwest Georgia county. Stewart County is part of the Pataula Judicial Circuit. Civil cases range from small contract disputes handled at the Magistrate Court level to larger property and injury claims filed in Superior Court. The GSCCCA search portal is the best online tool for finding recorded civil documents tied to Stewart County property and parties, while in-person visits to the Lumpkin courthouse remain the primary way to access case-level docket records.

Stewart County Superior Court Clerk

The Superior Court Clerk in Lumpkin is the official keeper of civil court records for Stewart County. The office is located at the Stewart County Courthouse and handles all civil case filings, indexes, and document storage for the Superior Court. When a civil lawsuit is filed in Stewart County, the clerk's office assigns a case number, enters the parties into the index, and maintains the file through its full life cycle in the court system.

Stewart County is a small, rural county with a population of around 6,000. Because of its size, the volume of civil filings is lower than in larger Georgia counties, and the clerk's office typically has a smaller staff. This means it is especially helpful to call ahead before visiting to confirm hours, ask about specific file availability, and find out what payment forms are accepted. The clerk's staff can tell you which index to check, whether a file is available for inspection, and what the current copy fees are for civil court records in Stewart County.

Civil case types at the Superior Court level in Stewart County include contract disputes, property boundary cases, civil injury claims exceeding the Magistrate Court dollar limit, landlord-tenant appeals, and domestic matters. Cases that start in Magistrate Court and are appealed also become part of the Superior Court civil record in Stewart County. The Pataula Circuit has judges who rotate through multiple counties, so scheduling and availability of court dates may vary.

Search Stewart County Civil Records via GSCCCA

The GSCCCA portal at gsccca.org/search is the primary online resource for Stewart County civil court records that involve recorded documents. This includes real estate instruments, civil judgments recorded as liens, UCC filings, security deeds, and related property documents. The system covers Stewart County going back many years and is updated as new documents are filed with the clerk in Lumpkin.

The GSCCCA homepage below is the entry point for all statewide civil document searches, including those targeting Stewart County records.

When using the GSCCCA system for Stewart County records, set the county filter to Stewart to avoid pulling in results from neighboring Quitman, Webster, or other Pataula Circuit counties.

To search, enter a party name or grantor-grantee name in the search fields and select Stewart County from the county dropdown. The system returns a list of matching recorded instruments with document type, date, book and page reference, and a link to the scanned image if available. For civil judgments specifically, look under lien-type documents in the search filters. If you need docket-level information about the underlying civil case, such as hearing dates or court orders, you will need to contact the clerk's office in Lumpkin directly since the GSCCCA index covers recorded instruments, not the full case file.

The GSCCCA search portal lets you filter by county and document type, which helps you isolate civil judgment liens and other recorded civil instruments specific to Stewart County.

FANS and Certified Copies for Stewart County

Stewart County property owners can use the free FANS service at fans.gsccca.org to monitor their property for unauthorized recordings. When someone records a document against your property in Stewart County, FANS sends you an alert by email. This is particularly useful in civil cases involving disputed liens or fraudulent deed filings. Signing up takes only a few minutes and requires just your name and email address.

FANS alerts cover all recorded documents in the GSCCCA system for Stewart County, giving property owners an early warning when new instruments are filed against their name or parcel.

The eCertification service at ecert.gsccca.org allows you to order certified copies of recorded civil documents from Stewart County without a trip to Lumpkin. You search for the document online, pay the certification fee by credit card, and receive a certified copy that is legally equivalent to one obtained at the clerk's window. For attorneys and title companies who regularly need certified copies of Stewart County civil court records, this remote option saves considerable time.

Accessing and Filing Civil Records in Stewart County

Georgia's Open Records Act under O.C.G.A. Title 50, Chapter 18 gives the public the right to inspect civil court records held by the Stewart County Superior Court Clerk. Most civil case files are open. Some may be restricted by court order. Filing an Open Records request in writing with the clerk's office ensures your request is formally documented and answered within the time frames required by state law.

Civil case filings in Stewart County Superior Court can be submitted in person at the courthouse in Lumpkin. Attorneys who file in Georgia Superior Courts are expected to use the Odyssey eFileGA platform at efilega.tylertech.cloud. Under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-94, the clerk is responsible for accepting all civil filings and maintaining the official record. Each new civil case also requires a case filing information form under O.C.G.A. § 9-11-7.1. Self-represented parties may still file on paper at the clerk's window.

Copy fees in Stewart County follow the standard Georgia per-page rate for plain copies and a higher rate for certified copies. Because the office is small, it is worth confirming current fees before your visit. The eCertification portal is often the faster path for certified copies of recorded instruments.

Note: The staff directory for Georgia clerks' offices is available through the GSCCCA, which can help you confirm current contact information for the Stewart County Superior Court Clerk before reaching out.

The GSCCCA staff directory is a reliable way to find current contact information for the Stewart County clerk's office, especially useful before making the drive to Lumpkin.

Nearby Counties

Stewart County is bordered by several southwest Georgia counties in and around the Pataula Circuit. If you are unsure which county court has jurisdiction over a civil matter, checking with nearby clerks may help determine the right venue.