Habersham County Court Records

Habersham County court records are maintained by the Superior Court Clerk's office in Clarkesville, Georgia, and this page explains how to access those records online, by mail, or in person. The clerk's office handles civil and criminal case filings for Superior, State, and Juvenile courts, along with real estate documents, UCC filings, and other public records for Habersham County.

Habersham County Superior Court Clerk

Clerk David C. Wall leads the Habersham County Superior Court Clerk's office at 295 Llewellyn Street, Suite 110, Clarkesville, GA 30523. The main phone is (706) 839-0300 and fax is (706) 839-6351. You can also email the clerk at david.wall@gsccca.org. Office hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Chief Deputy April K. Haygood can be reached directly at (706) 839-0316.

The office also maintains dedicated lines for specific services. Accounting matters: (706) 839-0308. Board of Equalization questions: (706) 839-0301. Jury information line: (706) 839-0310. Having the right number saves time if you need a specific department rather than the main clerk's office.

The Habersham County government website at habershamga.com is the official source for county services, including links to court-related resources. The screenshot below shows the county's main web portal.

From that site you can navigate to court-related resources, find clerk contact details, and access county government services linked to Habersham County court records.

Services Offered by the Habersham County Clerk

The clerk's office handles a wide range of services. Civil and criminal filings for Superior, State, and Juvenile courts all come through this office. Real estate deed and plat recordings, lien filings, and UCC e-filings are also processed here. Trade name registrations and military discharge documents (DD214) are on file with the clerk, along with notary public applications.

Passport applications are processed by the clerk's office as well. If you need to file an appeal, the clerk handles appeals for cases originating in Habersham County courts. For traffic citations and fines, the online payment portal is at payyourtix.com. That is separate from the main clerk's office and handles traffic-related payments only.

Electronic filing for new cases and documents in Habersham County is done through PeachCourt at 844-GA-EFILE. Most case types in Superior and State Court accept e-filing through PeachCourt.

Online Tools for Habersham County Court Records

The GSCCCA search portal provides access to real estate records, UCC filings, and court index data for all 159 Georgia counties including Habersham. Standard access is $14.95 per month, premium is $29.95. Printed pages run $0.50 each. This portal is particularly useful for title searches and deed lookups in Habersham County.

For case documents filed since 2005, PeachCourt lets you search by party name or case number and download documents at $0.50 per page. The GSCCCA eCertification service at ecert.gsccca.org provides certified electronic copies of recorded documents that carry legal weight for many purposes. The FANS alert system sends free email notifications when new documents are filed in Habersham County cases you follow.

The Georgia Judicial Gateway provides general court system information and links to resources by county, including Habersham. The re:SearchGA portal covers about 25 Georgia counties - check whether Habersham is currently participating before relying on it.

Habersham County Court Records by Type

The clerk's office handles records for three court levels: Superior, State, and Juvenile. Superior court covers felony criminal matters, civil disputes, and domestic relations filings. State court covers misdemeanor cases and civil matters below the superior court threshold. Juvenile court records are generally restricted from public access.

Real estate records - deeds, plats, liens, and UCC filings - are recorded with the same clerk's office. These records are public and searchable through the GSCCCA portal. Trade name registrations (DBAs) and military discharge documents are also kept on file. The clerk's office is a central repository for a wide range of official records in Habersham County.

Most Habersham County court records are public under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. Exemptions apply to juvenile records, sealed cases, and certain protected documents as defined in O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72.

Requesting Habersham County Records by Mail or In Person

In-person visits to 295 Llewellyn Street in Clarkesville are the most direct way to access Habersham County court records. Hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Bring full party names, case numbers, and filing year estimates when possible.

Mail requests should include a written description of the record, your contact information, and payment for copy fees. Call (706) 839-0300 to confirm current rates before sending payment. For real estate and UCC document copies through GSCCCA, payment is by check or money order. Certified copies require a separate request process from plain copies.

Cities in Habersham County

No cities in Habersham County exceed the population threshold for individual city pages. All court filings for the county are handled through the clerk's office at 295 Llewellyn Street in Clarkesville.

Nearby Counties

Habersham County borders six counties in northeast Georgia. Each has its own Superior Court Clerk and separate court records.