Search Tattnall County Civil Court Records
Civil court records in Tattnall County are filed with the Superior Court Clerk in Reidsville and are part of the Atlantic Circuit court system. The GSCCCA portal at gsccca.org/search gives you online access to case filings, judgment records, and property liens from Tattnall County without a trip to the courthouse. If you need certified copies or help with older records, the clerk's office in Reidsville handles those requests by mail or in person. This page explains all the main ways to search and access these records.
Tattnall County Quick Facts
Superior Court Clerk of Tattnall County
The Superior Court Clerk in Reidsville is the official custodian of all civil court records for Tattnall County. Under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-94, the clerk must index and preserve every civil filing that comes through the Superior Court. Tattnall County is part of the Atlantic Circuit, and all civil suits, judgment records, property liens, and related filings entered in this court go on file with the clerk in Reidsville.
The clerk's office is at the Tattnall County Courthouse on the main square in Reidsville. Staff there can search for cases by name or case number, pull documents from the file, and provide copies. Certified copies require payment of a per-page fee set under state law.
Hours are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call before you visit if you are looking for older records that may be in storage. Staff can tell you what is immediately available and how long it would take to retrieve anything that is not on-site.
- Address: Tattnall County Courthouse, Reidsville, GA 30453
- Phone: (912) 557-6716
- Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Judicial Circuit: Atlantic Circuit
GSCCCA Search Portal for Tattnall County
The GSCCCA search portal at gsccca.org/search provides online access to Tattnall County civil court filings. The statewide index includes records entered by the clerk in Reidsville and is updated regularly as new documents come in. Search by party name, date range, or document type to find what you need without visiting the courthouse.
The GSCCCA homepage at gsccca.org links to all of the statewide tools for Georgia civil court records. The screenshot below shows the main portal and what is available from there.
From the GSCCCA homepage you can reach the search portal, eCertification, FANS alerts, and other tools. Basic name searches are free. Some document downloads and certified copy orders carry fees. The portal is available at any hour, so you can search without waiting for office hours in Reidsville.
Search results include the document type, filing date, and parties involved. Click through for more detail. If a document is available for online viewing, you will see it there. Others may require a direct copy request from the Tattnall County clerk's office or through eCertification.
Types of Civil Records in Tattnall County
The Tattnall County Superior Court handles many types of civil matters. The clerk keeps records of all of them, and they are part of the public record. Common civil case types and documents include:
- Civil lawsuits over contracts, debts, and business matters
- Real property disputes and quiet title actions
- Divorce, legal separation, and domestic relations matters
- Adoption proceedings and name changes
- Personal injury lawsuits and wrongful death actions
- Judgment liens and garnishment records
- Mechanics' and materialman's liens
- Equity actions and injunctions
Tattnall County's Magistrate Court handles smaller civil claims, generally under $15,000. Those records are not in the GSCCCA statewide index and are kept at the magistrate court level. Contact the magistrate court in Reidsville for those filings. The Probate Court handles estate and guardianship matters, also separately from the civil court system.
Tattnall County is home to a state prison facility, which can sometimes lead to civil filings from incarcerated individuals. These filings go through the Superior Court clerk just like any other civil case and are accessible as public records subject to normal rules.
CourtTrax for Fines and Fees
CourtTrax at courttrax.org is a tool for checking fines, fees, and case payment status in Georgia courts. If you need to know what fees are due on a Tattnall County civil case or want to verify a payment that has already been made, CourtTrax provides that information.
The CourtTrax portal at courttrax.org provides fines and fees data for Georgia civil courts, including Tattnall County cases. The screenshot below shows how the portal looks when you search for case fee information.
CourtTrax is useful for attorneys who need to track filing fees and payment records across multiple cases. It is also helpful for anyone who received a court notice with a balance due and wants to verify the amount before paying. For questions specific to a Tattnall County case, you can always call the clerk's office directly.
The clerk's office in Reidsville can also provide the current fee schedule for civil filings and copies in Tattnall County. Fee amounts follow state law, so they do not vary widely from county to county, but it is good practice to confirm current rates before submitting a payment.
FANS: Filing Alerts for Tattnall County
The FANS (Filing Activity Notification System) at fans.gsccca.org is a free service from the GSCCCA. Register names and get email alerts whenever a new document is filed in any Georgia Superior Court under those names, including Tattnall County filings.
This is useful for landowners, businesses, and anyone who wants to stay aware of new legal filings without checking the portal every day. If a lien is placed on your land in Tattnall County or a civil suit names you as a defendant, FANS notifies you by email as soon as the clerk enters the filing. Setup is free and takes a few minutes.
You can track multiple names and multiple counties from one account. If you have property or business interests across Tattnall County and surrounding counties such as Toombs, Emanuel, or Bulloch, you can monitor all of them at once from the same FANS login.
Georgia Open Records Act
Civil court records in Tattnall County are public records under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. Any person can request them without providing a reason. You do not need to be a party to the case or have legal representation. The clerk must respond to a written open records request within three business days.
Some records may be sealed or restricted. Court orders can limit access to specific files, and state law restricts access to categories such as adoption records and cases involving minors. If a record you request is sealed, the clerk will tell you and cite the legal basis. The Open Records Act gives you a process to contest a denial if you believe it was improper.
Copy fees apply per page. Ask the clerk for the current rate. For large requests, ask for a cost estimate first so you know what to expect. Mail requests should include a check or money order for the estimated fee, your return address, and a clear description of what you need.
Nearby Counties
Civil cases must be filed in the county where the defendant lives or where the dispute arose. Check these neighboring county records if you are unsure which court has jurisdiction.