Seminole County Court Records Search
Seminole County court records are held by the Superior Court Clerk in Donalsonville, Georgia. This page covers how to search case filings in Seminole County, use the GSCCCA portal for online access, e-file through PeachCourt, make open records requests, and order certified copies from the clerk's office in this southwest Georgia county.
Seminole County Quick Facts
Seminole County Superior Court and Clerk
The Superior Court of Seminole County is in Donalsonville and falls under the South Georgia Judicial Circuit. The elected clerk manages all civil, criminal, family law, and real estate filings for the county. Donalsonville, the county seat, is where you go for in-person record access, copy requests, and any questions about court filings in Seminole County.
Seminole County is a small rural county near the Florida and Alabama borders in southwest Georgia. The clerk's office handles a moderate volume of filings and may have limited staff. Call ahead using the contact information from the Find My Clerk directory before making the trip. The directory has current hours and phone numbers for all 159 Georgia county clerks.
The Magistrate and Probate courts in Seminole County operate separately from the Superior Court Clerk and keep their own records. Know which court handled your case before you contact the courthouse. That will help you reach the right person and get the records you need without unnecessary delays.
| Court | Superior Court of Seminole County |
|---|---|
| Judicial Circuit | South Georgia Circuit |
| County Seat | Donalsonville, GA 39845 |
| Copy Fee | $0.10/page standard; certified copies vary |
| Online Search | GSCCCA portal, PeachCourt |
Online Access to Seminole County Court Records
The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA) indexes Seminole County records along with all other Georgia counties. GSCCCA covers civil case filings, real estate transactions, UCC documents, and more. Subscriptions run $14.95 per month for standard access and $29.95 per month for premium. Full document images accessed through the portal cost $0.50 per page.
Use the GSCCCA search portal to look up Seminole County filings. Filter by county, then search by name, document type, or date. Since the county's filing volume is relatively low, searches tend to return concise results. Basic index data is typically accessible without a subscription, but full document images may require one.
The image below is the Odyssey eFileGA portal, another e-filing tool available in some Georgia courts including certain Seminole County proceedings.
Check with the Seminole County clerk before using Odyssey eFileGA to confirm it is the correct platform for your case type, as PeachCourt is also available for some proceedings.
E-Filing in Seminole County Courts
PeachCourt is the state-approved e-filing platform for Seminole County's Superior Court. Electronic filings cost $0.50 per page, and the platform provides access to case records going back to 2005. Call 844-GA-EFILE for help with the system. For attorneys working remotely on Seminole County cases, PeachCourt is the most practical option for submitting and searching court documents.
If your case in Seminole County uses a different platform, the clerk's office in Donalsonville can tell you. Always confirm before submitting documents electronically to avoid a rejected filing.
Open Records Access in Seminole County
Court records in Seminole County are public under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. Agencies must respond to written requests within three business days. Standard copies cost $0.10 per page. Large requests may include charges for staff time beyond the first 15 minutes.
Some records are exempt. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 lists 52 protected categories. Sealed cases, juvenile files, and certain law enforcement records may not be public in Seminole County. A denial must be in writing with the specific exemption cited.
FANS Alerts and Certified Copies for Seminole County
The free FANS service from GSCCCA sends email alerts when new documents are filed under a monitored name in any Georgia county, including Seminole. This is a practical tool for tracking property liens, monitoring case activity, or staying aware of filings in southwest Georgia without checking the portal every day.
Certified copies of Seminole County records available in the GSCCCA digital index can be ordered online via the eCertification portal. For paper records not yet digitized, contact the clerk's office in Donalsonville directly to arrange copies by mail or in person. The Georgia Judicial Gateway also provides contact details and procedural guides for Seminole County courts.
Nearby Counties
Seminole County is in the far southwest corner of Georgia, bordering Florida and Alabama. Its neighboring Georgia counties each have separate elected clerks managing local court records.