Meriwether County Greenville Public Documents

Meriwether County public records are maintained in Greenville. This west Georgia county offers access to court files, property deeds, and vital records. The Georgia Open Records Act protects your right to inspect these documents. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 through 50-18-78 applies to all Meriwether County agencies. Staff must respond to requests within three business days.

Meriwether County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court keeps all court records in Meriwether County. The office is in the courthouse in Greenville. They manage civil and criminal case files. Real estate records are also filed here. You can search for deeds, mortgages, and liens. The clerk provides certified copies of documents.

Meriwether County is part of the Coweta Judicial Circuit. The Superior Court hears felony cases and civil matters. The clerk maintains court minutes and case dockets. Jury lists are on file. Most records are public under state law. Some sealed and family court records have restrictions.

Meriwether County Probate Court Records

The Meriwether County Probate Court handles vital records and estate matters. The office is in Greenville. You can obtain birth and death certificates here. Marriage licenses are issued by this court. Estate records and wills are maintained. Weapons carry permits are also processed.

Vital records in Meriwether County date back to 1919. You must show ID for certified copies. The Probate Court handles guardianships and conservatorships. These records help with genealogy research. Marriage records show all licenses issued.

Meriwether County Sheriff's Office Incident Reports

The Meriwether County Sheriff's Office maintains incident and arrest records. The office is on Forest Avenue in Greenville. You can request accident reports and incident records. Some reports related to active investigations may be restricted. Most routine reports are available under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70.

Arrest records show bookings into the county jail. These include charges and bond amounts. The Sheriff's Office maintains the sex offender registry. This data is public under Georgia law.

Meriwether County Property and Tax Records

The Tax Commissioner manages property tax records in Meriwether County. The office is in Greenville. You can search property ownership by address or name. Records show assessed values and payment history. Vehicle tags and mobile home registrations are processed here.

The Tax Assessor maintains property maps and valuations. You can view parcel data and sales histories. Assessment appeals must be filed by the deadline each year. Property records are public under Georgia law.

State Resources for Meriwether County Records

Several state agencies serve Meriwether County residents. The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority provides statewide searches. You can look up real estate records and civil case filings. The FANS system monitors property filings for free.

The Secretary of State has business entity records online. Search corporations and professional licenses at no cost. The Department of Public Health issues vital records. Certified copies are $25 each.

Learn more about open records at the Governor's Office portal. The Attorney General's Office publishes open government guides.

Cities in Meriwether County

Meriwether County includes these incorporated areas.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Meriwether County.