Fannin County Court Records

Fannin County court records are filed and maintained by the Superior Court Clerk in Blue Ridge, Georgia. This page covers how to search Fannin County court records online, by mail, or in person at the courthouse, including where to find civil case filings, criminal records, and real estate documents held by the clerk's office.

Fannin County Superior Court Clerk

The Superior Court Clerk in Blue Ridge is the main keeper of Fannin County court records. The clerk's office handles civil case filings, criminal matters heard in superior court, real estate deeds, and other documents required by law to be on file with the county. Georgia law makes most of these records available to the public, and the clerk is the right first stop for any search.

Walk-in requests are handled during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. When you visit, bring as much detail as you can - full name, approximate filing year, and case type all help staff locate the right file quickly. If you are unsure which court handled a case, the clerk's office can often point you in the right direction.

For current contact details, including the clerk's direct phone number and mailing address, the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority Find My Clerk directory keeps an up-to-date listing for every county in the state, including Fannin.

Search Fannin County Court Records Online

The main statewide tool for searching Georgia court records online is the GSCCCA search portal. It pulls data from all 159 county clerks and covers real estate records, UCC filings, and court index information. A subscription runs $14.95 per month for standard access or $29.95 for premium.

The GSCCCA portal screenshot below shows the main interface used by attorneys and researchers statewide, including those looking up Fannin County records.

That portal is updated regularly and is a reliable starting point for real estate and lien searches tied to Fannin County properties.

For case documents from 2005 forward, PeachCourt is Georgia's official e-filing and document access platform. You can search by party name or case number, then view or download documents at $0.50 per page. PeachCourt is the most direct route to recent case filings in Fannin County.

Types of Fannin County Court Records Available

Superior court in Fannin County handles the widest range of case types. That includes felony criminal cases, civil disputes above the magistrate court threshold, divorce and domestic relations filings, and real property matters. Magistrate court handles smaller civil claims and county ordinance violations. Records from each court are kept separately.

Most court records in Fannin County are public under Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. Exceptions exist for sealed filings, juvenile records, and certain sensitive documents. If a file does not appear in the online search tools, contact the clerk's office - it may be stored off-site or subject to restricted access.

Requesting Fannin County Records by Mail or In Person

You can request Fannin County court records in person at the Blue Ridge courthouse. Staff will pull files by name, case number, or filing date. If you need certified copies, the clerk processes those for a per-page fee set by state law. Plan to pay by check or money order.

Mail requests take longer but are accepted. Write a clear description of the record you want, include your contact information, and send payment for copy fees. Call the clerk's office first to confirm the current fee before mailing a check, since rates can change.

For electronic document filing in Fannin County, attorneys and parties can use PeachCourt. The platform also allows the public to search and retrieve filed documents. You can reach PeachCourt support at 844-GA-EFILE.

FANS Case Alerts and eCertification

Once you find a case in Fannin County, you can set up free email alerts through the FANS notification system operated by GSCCCA. FANS sends a message each time a new document is added to a case you follow. It is free to use and covers all 159 Georgia counties.

For certified copies in electronic format, the GSCCCA eCertification service issues certified digital documents that carry legal weight for many purposes. Check with the agency or party requesting the record to confirm they accept eCertified copies before ordering.

Georgia Open Records Rules That Apply in Fannin County

Georgia's Open Records Act applies to all government agencies, including the Fannin County Superior Court Clerk. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, the clerk must respond to a records request within three business days. They can charge reasonable fees for copying but must allow access unless a specific exemption applies.

Exemptions are listed in O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72. Common exemptions include records sealed by court order, juvenile files, and certain personal identifying information. The clerk will tell you if a record you request falls under one of these categories.

Cities in Fannin County

No cities in Fannin County exceed the population threshold for individual city pages. All court record requests for Fannin County are handled through the Superior Court Clerk's office in Blue Ridge.

Nearby Counties

These counties share borders with Fannin County. Each has its own Superior Court Clerk and maintains separate court records.