Tift County Tifton Court Records Search

Tift County public records are maintained in Tifton. This south 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 Tift County agencies. Staff must respond to requests within three business days.

Tift County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court keeps all court records in Tift County. The office is in the courthouse in Tifton. They handle civil and criminal case filings. Real estate records including deeds and mortgages are filed here. You can search for property liens and transfers. The clerk provides certified copies of court documents.

Tift County is part of the Tifton Judicial Circuit. The Superior Court hears felony cases and major 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.

Tift County Probate Court Records

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

Vital records in Tift County date back to 1919. You must show ID to get certified copies. The Probate Court handles guardianship and conservatorship cases. These records help with genealogy research. Marriage records show all licenses issued in the county.

Tift County Sheriff's Office Incident Reports

The Tift County Sheriff's Office maintains incident and arrest records. Their main office is on Tift Avenue in Tifton. 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 for the county. This data is public under Georgia law.

Tift County Property and Tax Records

The Tax Commissioner manages property tax records in Tift County. The office is in Tifton. 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 Tift County Records

Several state agencies serve Tift 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 Tift County

Tift County includes these incorporated areas.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Tift County.