Glynn County Court Records

Glynn County court records are maintained by the Superior Court Clerk in Brunswick, Georgia, the county seat on Georgia's coast. This page covers how to access Glynn County court records online, by mail, or in person at the Brunswick courthouse, including civil case filings, criminal records, and real estate documents held by the clerk's office.

Glynn County Superior Court Clerk

The Superior Court Clerk in Brunswick is the primary keeper of Glynn County court records. The office handles civil case filings, felony criminal matters, domestic relations documents, real estate deeds and liens, and other records required by Georgia law. Brunswick serves as the county seat, and the courthouse there is the hub for all superior court activity in Glynn County.

In-person access is available during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. When you visit, bring identifying information for the case: the full name of the party, the approximate year of filing, and the case type if you know it. Staff will search the index and pull documents for review. Certified copies carry a per-page fee. The GSCCCA Find My Clerk directory has current phone numbers and address details for the Glynn County clerk's office.

Search Glynn County Court Records Online

The GSCCCA search portal is the most comprehensive statewide tool for Georgia court records. It covers all 159 counties including Glynn and includes real estate records, UCC filings, and court index data. A standard subscription is $14.95 per month, with a premium option at $29.95. Individual printed pages cost $0.50. For Glynn County real estate transactions and title searches, this portal is frequently used by attorneys and title companies in the Brunswick area.

For civil and criminal case documents filed since 2005, PeachCourt provides document access at $0.50 per page. Search by party name or case number. Attorneys handling Glynn County matters can also submit new filings electronically through PeachCourt. Call 844-GA-EFILE for support.

Below is a screenshot of the GSCCCA search portal - the main access point for real estate and court index records in Glynn County and across Georgia.

The portal is updated regularly with new recordings from Glynn County and provides a direct link to the county-level index for real estate documents.

Glynn County Court Records by Case Type

Superior court handles the broadest range of Glynn County court records. That includes felony criminal cases, civil disputes above the magistrate threshold, divorce and domestic relations filings, real property matters, and equity cases. The clerk maintains paper and digital indexes for all superior court filings.

Magistrate court covers small claims, bad check cases, and county ordinance violations. State court handles misdemeanor criminal matters and some civil cases. Those records are maintained separately from the superior court clerk. If you are not sure which court holds the file you need, the clerk's office in Brunswick can direct you.

Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, makes most Glynn County court records available to the public. Exemptions for juvenile records, sealed filings, and certain protected documents are found in O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72.

Requesting Records by Mail or In Person

Mail requests to the Brunswick courthouse require a clear written description of the record, your contact information, and payment for copy fees. Call the clerk's office first to confirm the current per-page rate and where to send payment. Certified copies require a separate request from plain copies, and processing times can vary.

In-person visits are recommended for older records, complex case file searches, or when you need several related documents at once. The clerk's staff can often locate files more quickly when you are there to provide additional details in real time.

FANS Alerts and Electronic Certification for Glynn County

The FANS filing alert system from GSCCCA sends free email notifications when new documents are filed in any Glynn County case you follow. It is useful for anyone tracking active litigation or monitoring real estate filings. FANS covers all 159 Georgia counties at no charge. The GSCCCA also offers eCertification for recorded documents - certified digital copies that carry legal weight for many purposes.

The Georgia Judicial Gateway is a helpful resource for navigating the Georgia court system. It provides information on court types, jurisdictions, and links to court resources by county including Glynn.

Cities in Glynn County

No cities in Glynn County currently exceed the population threshold for individual city pages. Brunswick is the county seat, and all court filings in Glynn County are handled through the Superior Court Clerk's office there.

Nearby Counties

Glynn County is located on Georgia's coast and borders several counties in the southeastern part of the state.