Putnam County Court Records
Putnam County court records are held by the Superior Court Clerk in Eatonton, Georgia. This guide covers how to find civil and criminal case filings, search real estate records, use online tools like GSCCCA and PeachCourt, make open records requests, and get certified copies of court documents in Putnam County.
Putnam County Quick Facts
Putnam County Superior Court and Clerk's Office
The Superior Court of Putnam County sits in Eatonton and belongs to the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit. The elected Superior Court Clerk is the custodian of all court records in the county, including civil lawsuits, family law matters, felony criminal cases, and real estate filings. If you are searching for a case, requesting a copy of a judgment, or looking up a deed, the clerk's office in Eatonton is the right starting point.
You can visit the Putnam County Courthouse in Eatonton during regular business hours to review records in person. Staff can help you search by name or case number and pull up the documents you need. Check current contact information and hours through the Find My Clerk directory, which lists all 159 Georgia county clerks with up-to-date details.
| Court | Superior Court of Putnam County |
|---|---|
| Judicial Circuit | Ocmulgee Circuit |
| County Seat | Eatonton, GA 31024 |
| Copy Fee | $0.10/page standard; certified copies vary |
| Online Search | GSCCCA, PeachCourt |
Online Search for Putnam County Court Records
The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA) is the main platform for online access to Putnam County court and real estate records. GSCCCA covers all 159 Georgia counties and indexes civil case filings, real estate transactions, UCC documents, and more. A regular subscription runs $14.95 per month, and premium access is $29.95 per month. Document images viewed or printed through the portal cost $0.50 per page.
Use the GSCCCA search tool and select Putnam County from the filter menu. Search by party name, grantor/grantee, document type, or filing date. Index results are generally available without a subscription, while full document images may require payment.
The Georgia Judicial Gateway site, shown in the image below, provides statewide court contact information and procedural guidance that also applies to Putnam County courts.
The gateway links to all Georgia courts, including Putnam County's Superior, State, and Magistrate courts, and provides guides for navigating the filing process.
E-Filing Putnam County Court Documents
Putnam County's Superior Court uses PeachCourt for electronic filings. PeachCourt charges $0.50 per page per submission and covers cases going back to 2005. Both attorneys and self-represented parties can use the platform to file documents and search existing cases. The PeachCourt support line is 844-GA-EFILE.
Some Putnam County court matters may go through Odyssey eFileGA as well. Contact the clerk's office in Eatonton before submitting any electronic filing to make sure you are using the right platform for your case type.
Open Records Requests in Putnam County
Georgia's Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 makes court records public and requires agencies to respond within three business days. The standard copy fee is $0.10 per page. For large requests, the agency can bill for actual staff time beyond the first 15 minutes of work.
Not everything is public. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 covers 52 exemption categories. Sealed cases, juvenile records, and certain adoption files are restricted in Putnam County as in all Georgia counties. The clerk must provide a written denial with the exact exemption cited if a request is refused.
FANS Alerts and Certified Copies
Use the free FANS service to monitor filing activity under a specific name in Putnam County and across Georgia. FANS sends email alerts when a new document is indexed under your monitored name, which is useful for property owners, active litigants, and anyone tracking lien or judgment filings in Putnam County.
Certified copies of Putnam County records available through GSCCCA can be ordered via the eCertification portal. For documents not yet in the digital index, contact the Eatonton clerk's office directly. They can provide mail-in or in-person copy services with the applicable fee schedule.
Statewide Georgia Court Resources Covering Putnam County
The Georgia Judicial Gateway is the central hub for court information across all of Georgia. It lists contacts for every court in the state, explains how the court system is structured, and links to services like the online ticket payment tool. For Putnam County traffic or minor citation matters handled outside the Superior Court, the gateway can help you find the right court and pay any outstanding fines without visiting the courthouse in Eatonton.
If you need to search Putnam County records alongside those from neighboring counties in one session, re:SearchGA supports simultaneous queries across up to 25 Georgia counties. Check whether Putnam County is included in the current re:SearchGA index before using it as your primary research tool. Coverage can vary over time as counties update their systems.
For attorneys and legal researchers working on Putnam County matters, the combination of GSCCCA for index searches, PeachCourt for case documents, and the Georgia Judicial Gateway for procedural guidance covers most research needs without leaving your desk.
Nearby Counties
Putnam County borders several middle Georgia counties. Each is served by its own elected Superior Court Clerk and courthouse.