Chatham County People Records

Chatham County sits on the Georgia coast and includes the city of Savannah. A people search in Chatham County covers court records, open records requests, probate files, and property documents held by county offices at 124 Bull Street in Savannah. The county uses a JustFOIA portal for open records and has separate systems for court cases and vital records. With a population of about 295,000, Chatham County processes a steady flow of public records through its courts and government departments that can help you find information about people who live or have lived in this part of Georgia.

Chatham County Open Records Portal

Chatham County uses a JustFOIA Public Portal for all open records requests. The portal handles multiple types of requests in one place. You can file a general county open records request, a Chatham County Police Department request, a fire department request, or an E911 records request. This single system makes it easier to find the right place for a Chatham County people search without calling around to different offices.

If the online portal is down or does not work for your request, you can reach the county directly by phone at 912-652-7850. Georgia law under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives you the right to view and copy public records. Chatham County follows the standard Georgia pricing. Copies cost ten cents per page. The first 15 minutes of staff time are free. After that, the county charges the hourly rate of the lowest-paid qualified person who can do the work. Departments must respond within three business days.

The Chatham County JustFOIA public portal is shown below.

This portal covers police, fire, E911, and general county records in Chatham County all from one access point.

For vital records like birth and death certificates, contact the Chatham County Health Department at 912-356-2138 or toll free at 1-866-667-3236. These are separate from the open records portal. Vital records can help with a people search in Chatham County by linking names to life events and dates.

Chatham County Court Records

The Chatham County Clerk of Superior Court is an elected official who handles the filing and safekeeping of land and property records along with civil and criminal court files. This office was created in 1798 by the state constitution. It is one of four constitutional offices found in every Georgia county. The duties are statutory and varied. For a Chatham County people search, this is the main source for court case records, divorce files, and real estate documents.

The Chatham County Clerk of Superior Court portal is shown here.

Court records from Superior Court in Chatham County cover both civil and criminal cases filed in the county.

You can reach the Clerk at 912-652-7187. The office handles appeals, divorce records, property transfers, and other filings. Land records are the primary tool for a property-based people search in Chatham County. Civil case files show lawsuits, judgments, and other legal actions tied to specific people. Criminal records show charges and outcomes. Together these records give a broad view of someone's public record history in Chatham County.

Chatham Probate and Courts

The Chatham County Courts page links to all court branches in the county, including Probate Court. The Probate Court is offering services by appointment only. Walk-in customers must make an appointment. Hours run from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, but the office closes from noon to 1:00 PM for lunch and cleaning. Payment is by credit card, money order, or cashier's check only. No personal checks or cash at this time.

The Chatham County Courts home page is shown below.

From this page you can reach the Probate Court, Superior Court, and other court branches in Chatham County.

The Probate Court in Chatham County handles marriage licenses, estate files, and guardianship cases. Marriage licenses and estate and will records can be accessed through the Probate Court's online tools. The Probate Court phone is 912-652-7264. If you need to file an emergency pleading, arrive before 4:00 PM to allow time for processing. These records are valuable for a people search in Chatham County because they show family ties and asset information under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71.

Note: Chatham County Probate Court accepts credit cards, money orders, and cashier's checks only for record copies.

Chatham County Department Contacts

The Chatham County Department Contacts page is a directory of all county offices. The Tax Commissioner, Sonya Jackson, is at 222 W. Oglethorpe Ave., Suite 211, Savannah, GA 31401. Phone: 912-652-7100. Tax records can show who owns property in Chatham County, which is useful for a people search. The Tax Commissioner's site has online search tools for property records.

Here is the Chatham County department contacts directory.

This directory lists phone numbers, addresses, and emails for every Chatham County department.

The Chatham County Sheriff's Office is at 1050 Carl Griffin Dr., Savannah, GA 31405. Phone: 912-652-7600. The Sheriff handles warrants, jail operations, and inmate records. For traffic-related records, the Savannah Recorder's Court handles citations. Failing to appear for a Recorder's Court date results in contempt and a 100-dollar fee. The Chatham County official website connects all of these departments and is a good starting point for any Chatham County people search.

The Savannah Recorder's Court page is shown here.

Traffic citations and related court records for the Savannah area are managed through Recorder's Court under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72.

Cities in Chatham County

Nearby Counties

Chatham County is located on the Georgia coast. The nearest counties with dedicated people search pages on this site are in the Atlanta metro area. You can browse all Georgia counties from the counties page.