Search Gilmer County Court Records

Gilmer County court records are kept by the Superior Court Clerk in Ellijay, Georgia, and this page covers how to find those records through online tools, in-person visits, or mail requests. The clerk's office maintains civil filings, criminal case documents, real estate records, and other public court records for Gilmer County.

Gilmer County Superior Court Clerk

The Superior Court Clerk in Ellijay handles all official court filings in Gilmer County. The office keeps civil case records, felony criminal case documents, real estate deeds and liens, domestic relations filings, and other materials required by Georgia law to be on record with the county. Most records are open to the public.

You can visit the clerk's office at the Ellijay courthouse during normal business hours. When you go, bring the full name of the party you are searching, an approximate year, and any case number you have. Staff will check the index and pull the relevant file. Certified copies are available for a per-page fee. Current contact details for the Gilmer County clerk are in the GSCCCA Find My Clerk directory.

Online Tools for Gilmer County Court Records

The GSCCCA search portal is the best starting point for online searches. It covers all 159 Georgia counties and includes real estate records, court index data, and UCC filings. A standard subscription runs $14.95 per month. Printed pages cost $0.50 each.

The FANS alert service is free and tied to the same GSCCCA system. The image below shows the FANS filing notification page, which lets you track new filings in Gilmer County cases without checking manually.

FANS sends email alerts whenever a new document is filed in a case you follow. It covers every county in Georgia including Gilmer, and it is free to use with a GSCCCA account.

For civil and criminal case filings since 2005, PeachCourt provides document-level access at $0.50 per page. You can search by name or case number. Attorneys in Gilmer County can also submit new filings electronically through PeachCourt. Reach their support line at 844-GA-EFILE.

Gilmer County Court Records by Type

Superior court in Gilmer County handles felony criminal cases, civil disputes above the magistrate court threshold, domestic relations filings including divorce and child custody, and real property cases. These records are maintained by the clerk's office in Ellijay.

Magistrate court covers small claims, bad check cases, and county ordinance violations. State court, if active in Gilmer, handles misdemeanor criminal matters. Those records are separate from superior court files. If you are unsure which court handled a case, the clerk's office can direct you.

Georgia's Open Records Act under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 makes most of these records available to the public. Sealed filings, juvenile records, and certain protected documents are exempt under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72.

Requesting Gilmer County Records by Mail or In Person

In-person searches at the Ellijay courthouse are the most direct option. Bring detailed information to speed up the process. For mail requests, include a written description of the record you need, your contact information, and payment for copy fees. Call the clerk's office first to confirm the current rates before mailing anything.

For electronic filing in Gilmer County, use PeachCourt. For GSCCCA document copies, payment is generally by check or money order. The Georgia Judicial Gateway has additional resources if you need to identify which court handles a specific case type in Gilmer County.

Cities in Gilmer County

No cities in Gilmer County exceed the population threshold for individual city pages. All court filings for Gilmer County are processed through the Superior Court Clerk in Ellijay.

Nearby Counties

Gilmer County borders six counties in north Georgia. Each has its own Superior Court Clerk and separate records.